Falmouth couple remembered by family and friends for their optimism, kindness and work ethic

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Published
January 13, 2021

Falmouth couple remembered by family and friends for their optimism, kindness and work ethic

Geoffrey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Gattis, both 68, were killed in a traffic accident on the Maine Turnpike Tuesday.
Published
January 13, 2021

Thomas Smaha, 77, longtime owner of Smaha’s Legion Square Market in South Portland

Mr. Smaha began working at the family grocery when he was 14, took over the business in 1969 and operated it for 43 years.
Published
January 6, 2021

Albert Roux, major influence on U.K. dining habits, dies at 85

In 1982, his restaurant in London, Le Gavroche, became the first British restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars.
Published
January 6, 2021

Howard Lehrer, 78, respected Scarborough therapist

Mr. Lehrer died on Dec. 27 of complications of Lewy body dementia and COVID-19.
Published
December 31, 2020

Craig Lee, who owned popular Lee’s Market in Bath, died of COVID-19 at 77

He declined quickly after testing positive for the disease in mid-December.
Published
December 16, 2020

Valerie Baker, 70, longtime teacher at the Middle School of the Kennebunks

She taught in special education at the school for 33 years, until a month ago.
Published
December 8, 2020

Bob Mitton, owner of iconic Old Port barber shop, dies at 83

Mr. Mitton opened his shop in 1959 and ran it at various addresses, notably on Fore Street, for a half-century.
Published
November 26, 2020

Bruce Carver Boynton, who inspired 1961 Freedom Rides, dies at 83

The civil rights leader's arrest at a Virginia bus station helped light a fire that tore down Jim Crow laws in the U.S.
Published
November 2, 2020

Paul Betit, former Portland Press Herald sports writer, dies at 73

Betit, who lived in Brunswick, worked as a journalist for four decades and wrote novels based on his experiences in the Vietnam War.
Published
October 2, 2020

Joe Bornstein, Maine’s best-known accident injury lawyer, dies at 74

He built a prominent law firm that specializes in personal injury cases and became famous for his 'CALL JOE' sign atop Portland's Time & Temperature Building.