Born joyously to Carmelita Fernandes Partlow and Andre Gordon Eley, a daughter, Amalia Akota Fernandes Eley (8 pounds 4 ounces). Carmelita is daughter to Caroline Fernandes and Joe Partlow, and niece to Laura and Geoff Summa.

Philip Soderstrom, 87, passed away peacefully after a brief stay at the Island Commons. Phil was the husband of Mary Soderstrom, father of Tara Donovan and Stanley Soderstrom and stepfather/grandfather to John Burbine, Nancy Olney and Reuben Olney. There will be a service for Phil on Saturday, August 16th, 11am at the Chebeague Community Church, with refreshments afterward at the Parish House. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Island Commons or Hospice of Southern Maine.