Scott Clifford Andreasen, beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025 at the age of 63 with his children by his side. Born on Oct. 6, 1961, Scott’s life was marked by his passion, creativity, and boundless love for those around him.

Gordon “Buddy”/“Bugzy” Blank, 82, of New Harbor, passed away at his home on the afternoon of June 14, 2025 after a period of declining health.

Sandra Stewart Whitehill, 81, of Waldoboro died June 13, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Sandra was born Aug. 1, 1943 in Damariscotta to James Stewart and Frances Weaver Stewart. She grew up in Waldoboro and graduated from Waldoboro High School in the class of 1961 and was voted most energetic by her senior class. Sandra played on the basketball team all four years of high school. One of those years, 1959-1960, the team had an undefeated season and they were the Knox-Lincoln County League Champions. Sandra also played on the softball team all four years at Waldoboro High School. Sandra married Norman O. Whitehill Jr. on July 15, 1967.

Evelyn Pulsifer Baxter passed away on Sept. 19, 2024 at age 91 in Floresville, Texas.

Charlie grew up in Jefferson and spent almost all his 76 years on Linscott Road. He spent the last 12 years on 4K Lane, affectionately named for his four girls. He felt very blessed by the life he had been given to live. He had so many childhood stories to share filled with much laughter, mischief, and hard work. He talked often of his mom and dad’s hard work and sacrifice to provide for their family of six. Charlie was very close with his two sisters and brother and his love and closeness with them deepened as time went on. His brother, Emmons, passed before him. His two sisters, Sally and Sue, faithfully visited and brought him joy and laughter until the end, along with Cheryl and Michelle, who loved Uncle Charlie so much.

Peter Sean Cullinane, 76, died on May 18, 2025 in Bristol. Born April 22, 1949 in Boston, to Ann and Robert Cullinane, Peter was the oldest of six siblings. He was the beloved spouse of 42 years to Suzanne Sankar; adored father of Sara and Theodore; sweetest grandfather to baby Kai; big brother to Dianne, Linda Albright, Joanne Knapp, Edward, and Brian; cherished uncle of Gabriel, Kyla, Amelia, Dylann, Ariel, Jedd, Eliza, Rebecca, Luke, Jandy; and dear brother-in-law to Stephanie, Julie, Andrea, Mark, Pamela, and Gregg.

On the evening of May 17, 2025, Master Sgt. John Paul Brooks received his last set of orders and assignment to his final duty station. John passed away in his sleep at his apartment in Bangor at the age of 64.

Miriam Katherine Buckley, of Damariscotta, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025. Born on Dec. 30, 1936 in Lawrence, Mass. to Arthur X. and Katherine C. Forrest, she attended Merrimack College, where she met her beloved husband, Daniel G. Buckley.

Sandra Griffin, age 85, a widely recognized New England painter and sketch artist, passed away peacefully the night of June 2, 2025, attended by her loving family and the superb care of the staff of Avita of Brunswick. She was born in Beverly, Mass. on Sept. 7, 1939, the first daughter of Reginald R. and Doris Clain Hersey.

Robert E. Springhorn, of Westport Island, died March 5, 2025 after being hospitalized for pneumonia. He was 90.

Shirley Ellen Benner, 89, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully at her home on June 2, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Feb. 27, 1936 in Friendship to Willie and Julie (Winchenbach) Wotton, Shirley grew up in her hometown, where she spent her formative years. She later moved to Waldoboro after marrying her husband, Bernard Benner, on Nov. 8, 1957, just as he returned from the service.

Robert Gary Marcus, 63, of Wiscasset, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on June 3, 2025 from medical complications. Born in Providence, R.I., he was the son of Sidney and Eleanor Marcus.