Congratulations to Benjamin Scott Johnson and Courtney Hardie on their marriage. Ben is the son of Scott and Charlotte Johnson of Hartford, VT, and Chebeague Island. Courtney is the daughter of Steve and Connie Hardie of Dubuque, Iowa. Ben and Courtney are both graduates of the University of Chicago. Ben is working for the Aegis Corporation in Falls Church, VA, and Courtney is teaching at Field School in Washington, D.C. Ben is also attending graduate school at Johns Hopkins University.

Bernice McLellan White died peacefully in Naples, Florida. Her memorial will be at the island church on August 29th at 1PM.

Frank Warren Haines Jr., 83, died at Tandem Health Care, Lawrenceville, N.J.

Geraldine L. Small Killian, 82, died at Twin Rivers Health & Rehab in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Alger Frances Burgess, 85, died at his daughter’s home on Chebeague Island.

Adelaide Rispoli Crosman, 101, died in Natick, MA. She is the aunt to Beverly, Nancy, Charlotte, Charlie and Glenn Ross who visited often on Chebeague in the 60’s and 70’s.

Congratulations to Bryan York, son of Terry Dyer York and Gerald York of Orrs Island, Maine. Bryan is the grandson of Suzanne and Roy Jackson and Richard and Peggy Dyer. Bryan will attend Maine Maritime in the fall. Congratulations to our Greely graduates Chris Martin and Jim Stefanilo. Congratulations to Chris Martin who has been excepted into the Elementary Education program at St Joseph’s College in Windham.

Born to Rebecca (Towle) and Michael Benson of South Portland, a daughter, Cambell Rebecca. Wgt 7 lbs 9 oz and 20 inches long. Grandparents are Allyson and Lindy Smith.

Congratulations to Matt McCollom who graduated from the University of New Haven with a Bachelor’s in Fire Science. He will be fishing and working locally this summer while he applies to the State Police Academy.

Congratulations to Kathryn W. Emery, daughter of Chip and Vicki Emery, who graduated magna cum laude from Colby College. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Italian Studies. Kate will be working in Florence, Italy this summer and then will return to the states to teach for Readak Educational Services in the fall.