Born to Matthew and Britta (Sturks) McCollom of Spruce Head, a son, David James McCollom. David is the grandson of Scott McCollom and Laurie Wood, Kathy and Joe Vincent, James and (Diana) and step-mom Kerry Sturks. Great grandson of Don and Cheryl Buxbaum, Donald and Margery Brown.

John Cacoulidis, 85 died at home on Hope Island surrounded by family.

Congratulations to Katherine (KK) Hill and Nate Barrett, who were married in Portland. KK is the daughter of Nancy and David Hill and is my neice.

Born to Elizabeth Ballard and Brian Murphy, their first, a boy, James MacKinnon Murphy, weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. James is the first grandchild of Ted Ballard and nephew and cousin to the Ballard and Hobart/Campbell clan. He looks great in his new CIBY onesie.

Janet Davis Peterson, 80, died at the Gosnell Hospice House surrounded by her family. She is the mother Thor Peterson.

William James Maglio, 74, passed away at his home in Rockaway, NJ.

Born to Chris and Ali (Layng) Slack , a girl, Eloise Stevens, weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces. She joins her big brother, Bodhi. Proud grandparents are Amanda & John Layng. Eloise is the great granddaughter to the late Jeanne and Gardiner Layng.

Born to Lucy and Zack Dagneau, Clare Marian Buckley Dagneau arrived three weeks early on June 7th at a whopping 5 lbs 9 ounces. Among her jubilant family are brother James Dagneau, uncle Jay Cox-Chapman and grandparents Mally and Jim Cox-Chapman.

Darlene Eyster, 63, died in Lafayette, Colorado with her family by her side. The family of Darlene Eyster invites you to join them for a gathering in Darlene’s memory on Saturday, August 11 from 500 to 630 PM, above the Niblic.

Joan Lorraine Bennett Robinson, 86, died on Chebeague Island.