David Ray Cross, 61, of Charleston, SC, passed away on September 27, 2024, just shy of his 62nd birthday. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jill, their children, Tucker and Amanda, and his brothers, Mark and Jeff. David’s adventurous spirit shone through his remarkable life as a Surfer, Merchant Marine, and innovative professional in […]

Dr. John F. Gaddis, 77, died at his home in the Jacksonville District of East Machias on September 23, 2024. John was born December 15, 1946, in East Machias, the third child of J. Francis and Nell (Hanscom) Gaddis. Dr. Gaddis was a proud alumnus of Washington Academy, Maine Maritime Academy, and the Kansas City […]

Donald Alwin MacVane, age 96, of Long Island, Maine passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

passed on September 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. Bartek was a graduate of Admiral Farragut Academy and a proud graduate of MMA. He sailed with American Export Line for 10 years after traveling around the world. He began his new career as a self-employed NAMS certified Marine Surveyor. East Coast Maritime Services was launched with […]

Daniel Michael Aube, 68, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Aug. 27, 2024 at home in Old Orchard Beach, surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of 42 years to Barbara, who survives him. Dan was born Dec. 1, 1955 in Biddeford, the only child of Emile Aube and Marilyn Pickles Aube, […]

ARROWSIC – Jeremy W. Beane, 45, passed away on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. He was born on Feb. 6, 1979, a son of Scott and Debra (Perow) Beane. Our hearts are broken that he was taken from us so soon. In 1997, he graduated from Morse High School with honors. Jeremy went onto college and […]

Kenneth P. Oldham, age 89, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024. Ken was born in Lewiston, Maine on January 3, 1935, the son of the late Perley and Cora (Blanchard) Oldham. He graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn, ME and attended Maine Maritime Academy. Ken served his country honorably in the United […]

Paul Gregware, aged 96, entered Eternal Life on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Born with a spirit that embraced adventure, Paul was one of only two remaining graduates from the Maine Maritime Academy’s class of 1949, a proud member of a cohort of 48 who persevered from an initial 200 classmates. His maritime education set the […]