Bradford C. Rankin, 85, was carried by angels to join his lord and savior on Jan. 3, 2026. Born at home in Alna on Dec. 31, 1940 to Clarence and Avis Rankin, Brad lived a life defined by service, diverse talents, and an unwavering faith.
Kathryn T. McLoon Crowley June 13, 1925 - Jan. 4, 2026
After a long and fulfilling life, Kathryn T. McLoon Crowley passed away at the age of 100 years on Jan. 4, 2026, under the loving care of The Cedars Lunder Care Unit in Portland. Kathryn was born on June 13, 1925 in Damariscotta to Charles A. and Catherine T. (McCaughey McKie) McLoon. She was the third youngest of 10 children.
CTL Teacher To Publish Children’s Book Anthology
The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb is proud to announce that Corbin Lichtinger, teacher of first and second grades, is receiving recognition as an artist and storyteller. His “Alligators Anthology” has been purchased by Holiday House/Neal Porter Books and will be published in the fall of 2027.
Frances Perkins To Be Inducted Into Maine Women’s Hall of Fame In March
The 2026 inductees to the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame will be Dr. Alane O’Connor, director of perinatal addiction medicine at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center who has been in the forefront of addiction medicine in the state, and the late Frances Perkins, U.S. secretary of labor under President Franklin Roosevelt and architect of New Deal programs that Americans rely on today.
Free Computer Skills Classes Offered In Dresden
When her teenagers received their first computers in high school, Cindy Moeller joined them evenings and helped navigate homework assignments on the new devices. Later, working as a critical care nurse, she routinely carried a computer and entered codes and notes while working as a liaison between surgeons, hospital medical staff and patients before surgeries.
Round Pond
Phew, the long holiday season stretching from Thanksgiving at the end of November through to Jan. 1 is in the rearview mirror. Not that I don’t enjoy the festivities but it is a lot. I did not meet the early deadlines the last couple of weeks for my column.
‘The Librarians’ Film and Panel Jan. 11
An award-winning documentary that explores the growing movement to restrict access to books and information will screen at The Waldo Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 11 followed by a panel discussion with local librarians.
EVERYONE HAS A STORY
Ever since its debut in December 2020, our “Characters of the County” column has proven to be one of the paper’s most popular features.
Gordon Fletcher Dec. 16, 1968 - Dec. 22, 2025
Gordon Fletcher, 57, of Bristol, passed away at his home on the morning of Dec. 22, 2025. Born in Rhode Island on Dec. 16, 1968, he was the son of R. Ian and Joan (Zara) Fletcher.
Edward ‘Buzz’ Andrew Benner Dec. 5, 1950 - Dec. 24, 2025
Edward “Buzz” Andrew Benner, 75, of Pemaquid, passed away at his home on Dec. 24, 2025 after several years of health issues. He was born Dec. 5, 1950 to Alice L. and Mathias A. Benner, of Bristol. He attended local schools and graduated from Lincoln Academy in the class of 1969. He then attended New England Aeronautical Institute in Nashua, N.H., as he aspired to be a commercial helicopter pilot. However, he learned due to a back injury, he would never be able to obtain a commercial license.
Janet Margaret Benner Holloway July 16, 1930 - Dec. 27, 2025
Jane Holloway passed peacefully in her sleep under the loving care of her daughter, Mary Ann, in Littleton, Mass., and went to be with her lord and savior on Dec. 27, 2025. Janet “Jane” Margaret Benner was born in Nobleboro on July 16, 1930 to Arthur and Helen (Getchell) Benner.
Valerie Anne Staab Chipman
Valerie Anne Staab Chipman was born Aug. 26, 1958 in Augusta to George A. Staab and Mary L. Staab. She, her parents, and brother and sister shared many happy years together in their home in Jefferson.
Elaine Jean Johnson Upham Dec. 23, 1948 - Dec. 22, 2025
Elaine Jean Johnson Upham, 76, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2025, at her home where she wanted to be, watching the sunrises and her many bluebirds, cardinals, and other songbirds at her window feeder.
Dr. Donald Langlois May 29, 1935 - Dec. 23, 2025
Dr. Donald Langlois passed away peacefully at his beloved home in New Harbor on Dec. 23, 2025. Don’s passion for life and learning manifested in all he did. It was contagious. He was a fun father, a loving husband, and an outstanding educator.
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