Lorraine Louise (Mank) Hayden, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the early morning of April 19, 2025 at Glenridge Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. She was born on Jan. 11, 1936 in Waldoboro to Lee Mank and Alice (Hunt) Mank.

Larry Michael “Mike” Benner, 73, of Damariscotta, passed away on April 19, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on Dec. 16, 1951, at Miles Memorial Hospital, he was the son of Mathias and Alice (O’Brien) Benner, of Bristol.

With heavy hearts, the family of I.J. Pinkham shares the news of his passing on April 15, 2025. A beloved husband, father, Papa, friend, teacher, and legendary basketball coach, I.J. touched countless lives both on and off the court. He fought the good fight, and in his quiet unassuming way, slipped peacefully from this life.

Reuben Thurlow Chase, “Ted” to most people, passed away on April 13, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Damariscotta on Aug. 27, 1943, the son of Reuben W. Chase and Ida (Winchenbach) Chase. He grew up in Bristol, a community he loved with all of his heart. He graduated from Bristol High School and went on to the University of Maine, where he graduated with a B.S. in education. He taught at George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill until he was drafted into the Army. He married Catherine Moulton in 1968. After time in the Army, they moved to Keene, N.H., where Ted taught for eight years and where their two daughters, Sarah and Emily, were born.

With broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our darling Tiffany “Tiffy” Danielle Weems, 33, of Waldoboro, on March 28, 2025, at MaineHealth in Portland.

Terrie A. Dodge, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta surrounded by her loving family. Terrie was born Jan. 26, 1945, a daughter of Carroll and J. Corinne (Hoffman) Benner. She attended Bristol area schools, graduating in 1963. On Oct. 26, 1963, Terrie married Elliott Dodge Sr., and they made their home in New Harbor, just up the hill from her loving parents.