Donald “Don” Sprague, of Wiscasset, passed away on May 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Don was a gentle man, well liked and known for his kindness and easy smile, as well as for his enterprising nature. He was always developing inventions to solve everyday problems. He was an avid ham radio enthusiast, and he loved to travel. He loved computers and everything to do with technology and taught himself programming in the early days of PCs and Macs. He loved music (especially polka music), politics, family, food, and boating.

Mary Jane Buchan, 84, passed away on May 27, 2025 in the home she loved in Nobleboro. She was born Oct. 8, 1940, the daughter of John Joseph Mulligan and Marion Harris Mulligan. Mary Jane grew up in Damariscotta Mills with her sister Sally, attending Longfellow Grammar School and graduating from Lincoln Academy class of ‘58. She worked for a time in Florida and Wyoming and later worked for the United States Postal Service. She was a mail carrier in Newcastle for 30 years before retiring.

Robert “Bobby” Edward Grady Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025 at the Togus VA Hospital in Augusta. Born on Nov. 30, 1946 to Robert E. and Joyce (Banks) Grady, Bobby spent his formative years in Jefferson, attending local schools and graduating from Lincoln Academy. He then spent the rest of his life living between Jefferson and Whitefield.

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Lowden, of Warren, who passed away on May 10, 2025 at the age of 76.

“Have you heard the one about the talking dog?” Doug Craig, who died May 3, 2025 of old age (and an ailing heart) had an arsenal of old-school jokes he loved to repeat. A man whose character was defined by dry humor, sharp wit, and a tender soul, Doug prided himself on an unwavering dedication to honesty, truth, and the rule of law.

Ramon Alfred Wotton, 91, of Meriden, Conn., beloved husband of the late Patricia Louise Wotton (LeSan), passed away on May 13, 2025, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, Conn., after a long illness.

Col. Robert M. “Bob” Wilshire, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully in Colorado Springs, Colo. on Dec. 7, 2024, at the age of 90. Bob was a man of quiet strength who served in the U.S. Air Force for over 30 years. Though his service sent him all over the world, he always considered Maine his home.

Paul DeWitt Colbath Jr., 74, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully May 23, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. He was under the compassionate care of the VA Hospice at Togus Springs, in Augusta. Born in Boston, Mass., he was the son of the late Paul and Pauline (Stanley) Colbath. Paul was known to family and many friends as “Bob.”