• Simon Gonzalez, Accident Community Mourns 5-Year-Old Kindergarten Student Killed By School Bus Near ELLS in Standish, ME
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    Simon Gonzalez, Accident: Community Mourns 5-Year-Old Kindergarten Student Killed By School Bus Near ELLS in Standish, ME

    December 17, 2025 - By 

    Standish, Maine – A quiet school morning in Standish, Maine, turned tragic Tuesday when a 5-year-old kindergarten student was struck and killed by a school bus near Edna Libby Elementary School. The child, identified by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office as Simon Gonzalez, died at the scene after the crash occurred just before 8 a.m. on Northeast Road near Route 114 during school pick-up time. Authorities said the bus was transporting one other student at the time—the victim’s half brother. Few details about the circumstances have been released as the investigation remains ongoing, with assistance from the Maine State Police…

  • Ethan Browne, Actor, Model and Musician, Dies at 52 Jackson Browne Mourn Son
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    Ethan Browne, Actor, Model and Musician, Dies at 52: Jackson Browne Mourn Son

    November 27, 2025 - By 

    Maine – Ethan Browne, the actor, model and musician who grew up in the public eye as the son of acclaimed singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, has died at the age of 52. His father announced the news in a statement shared to his Facebook page on Wednesday, noting that Ethan was found unresponsive at his home on the morning of November 25. The brief announcement, posted by the Jackson Browne team, asked for privacy for the family and stated that no additional information would be released at this time. The restrained tone reflects a wider trend among public-figure families navigating grief…

  • Justin Rodgerson Hermon Mourns the Loss of Proud Mainer and Hampden Academy Alumnus
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    Justin Rodgerson: Hermon Mourns the Loss of Proud Mainer and Hampden Academy Alumnus

    October 18, 2025 - By 

    The communities of Hermon and Winterport, Maine, are mourning the passing of Justin Rodgerson, a lifelong resident whose warmth and steady presence left a lasting mark on those who knew him. Rodgerson, who attended Hampden Academy and lived in Hermon with his wife Kristen, is being remembered by friends and neighbors as a devoted family man, loyal friend, and proud Mainer. While details of his passing have not been made public, tributes shared online reflect a life built around faith, hard work, and community. Friends describe him as someone who “never met a stranger” — a person who brought humor…

  • Jacob Brown Scarborough High School Mourns Sudden Loss of Vice Principal
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    Jacob Brown: Scarborough High School Mourns Sudden Loss of Vice Principal

    September 15, 2025 - By 

    SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Scarborough High School is reeling after the unexpected passing of Vice Principal Jacob Brown, a long-time educator beloved by students, staff, and families. The news, communicated by Superintendent Diane Nadeau, has prompted the school to cancel classes Monday so that the community can begin coping and accessing support services. What we know The passing of Jacob Brown was described by Superintendent Nadeau as “unexpected.” In her statement to the school community, Nadeau described Brown as “a beloved member of our school community, whose care and commitment touched the lives of many students, staff, and families.” Scarborough High…