Feature Obituary: Eldred Harmon, 99, town’s first fire chief

Emma Bouthillette

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Published
April 10, 2010

Feature Obituary: Eldred Harmon, 99, town’s first fire chief

SCARBOROUGH — Eldred Harmon was the first full-time fire chief in Scarborough, and even though he had to retire when he was 65, he continued serving the department for another 20 years. “I’ve been on a number of calls with him,” said Michael Thurlow, Scarborough’s current fire chief. “Us young fellas a third of his […]
Published
April 8, 2010

Feature Obituary: Rebecca Witham, 46, a career in finance, a passion for the stage

BIDDEFORD — Anything Rebecca Witham did, she put her heart and soul into it. Back in 2002, after much encouragement from her hairdresser, she entered the Mrs. Maine pageant. She made her decision only about three months before the event. “She didn’t have much time to prepare,” said her sister Lee Duranceau, “but she’s very […]
Published
April 7, 2010

Students seek celebrities’ help for project

North Yarmouth Memorial School’s Chikumbuso is designed to support a village in Zambia.
Published
April 7, 2010

Feature Obituary: Thomas Linder Sr., 85, engineer, ‘true Southern man’

EAST WILTON – Louisiana native Thomas Linder Sr. was a “true Southern man” who raised a “true Southern family.” “He was a gentleman’s gentleman. People that knew him and that met him always knew he was genuine,” said his son, Thomas Linder Jr. Mr. Linder died Sunday. He was 85. Born and raised in Baton […]
Published
April 6, 2010

Feature Obituary: Dana Babb, 95, known for lifetime of community service

WESTBROOK – There’s a bench near Riverbank Park that has Dana Babb’s name on it. It was dedicated to him in honor of his service to Westbrook. “He found pleasure in assisting and working with the (Cornelia Warren Community) Association to donate money to worthy causes to better the city,” said his daughter Marcia Carr. […]
Published
April 3, 2010

Feature Obituary: George DiPaolo, 62, proprietor of Papa’s Place store

PORTLAND — At this time of year, George DiPaolo would be getting ready to plant his flowers. “He was an avid flower lover,” said his wife, Patricia DiPaolo. “All flowers were his favorite.” Each spring, he would plant vegetables in five-gallon buckets at their home, and plant flowers to put in front of their store […]
Published
April 2, 2010

Feature Obituary: Esther Emmons, 97, Saco home economics teacher

SACO — Her two children agree that Esther Emmons’ optimistic outlook on life “helped with her longevity.” “She wanted to try to make the most of each day,” said her son, Willis Emmons. “She really had quite a good spirit to her.” Mrs. Emmons, who died Wednesday at age 97, kept a good attitude and […]
Published
April 1, 2010

Feature Obituary: John R. Davy, 77, doctor, ‘interested in everything’

PORTLAND — The international experiences that John Robert Davy had right after he finished medical school greatly influenced his later years. “It really opened up his eyes. People who travel when they’re young have a different world view,” said his daughter Sarah Muscat. Dr. Davy died Sunday at the age of 77. After graduating from […]
Published
March 31, 2010

Girls, science and leadership

A new school in Freeport gives high school sophomores a world of new experiences.
Published
March 31, 2010

Feature Obituary: Emily Moore, 60, confident sailor, ‘very good’ writer

PORTLAND – With the utmost confidence, Emily Moore could sail in the night from Rockland to Bucks Harbor without help from electronics or charts. Her husband, Charles “Kip” Moore, remembers asking her, “How do you know where you’re going?” Her response: “I just know.” “Sailing in the waters on a Maine night, it’s something I’d […]

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