She helped spearhead the repeal of Saco’s tax cap in 1980.
Feature Obituary
Featured obituaries written by the staff of the Portland Press Herald.
Featured obituary: Robert Howes, ‘visionary’ Kennebunkport pastor with wide mission, dies at 90
He also served over 45 years as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician.
Feature obituary: Fred Durst, 86, dedicated volunteer at Center for Grieving Children
He was also an avid sailor and longtime member of the Foreside Community Church in Falmouth.
Feature obituary: Joan Worrey, Portlander with big heart and desire to help
The mother of seven gave generously to others and volunteered for years at an alcohol and drug detox center.
Feature obituary: John Arsenault Jr., 81, longtime bus driver for Cumberland/North Yarmouth schools
John Arsenault Jr., a longtime bus driver for the Cumberland-North Yarmouth school department, died Monday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 81. Mr. Arsenault joined the school department in 1963. His bus route was based in North Yarmouth. He drove two generations of students to schools in Cumberland and North Yarmouth over […]
Feature obituary: Longtime Maine film critic Marty Meltz dies at 81
The film critic for the Portland Press Herald for 30 years was both passionate and populist in his approach.
Feature obituary: Peter W. Danton, 86, served 7 terms as Democratic state senator
He began his political career as police commissioner of Saco and worked in two Maine gubernatorial administrations.
Feature obituary: Darrel Thurber, 64, longtime Pownal road commissioner
He is remembered by his family as a loyal friend and hardworking man who was generous with his time and talents.
Feature obituary: Gerald ‘Jerry’ Seavey, 81, longtime owner of Seavey’s appliance store in Windham
Mr. Seavey was a respected and trustworthy businessman who had a loyal following of customers.
Feature obituary: Armand Collins Jr., 44, former cook
Mr. Collins was a beloved member of Portland’s recovery community.