Deadly Depression

Families are often reluctant to speak about a loved one’s death by suicide. But the family of Brian Arredondo, who died at his own hand at age 24, opened up to a Boston Globe reporter.

Bob Elliott (1923 - 2016), half of Bob and Ray comedy duo

Bob Elliott, who was one-half of the comedy duo Bob and Ray, has died. He was 92. Elliott, who entertained radio and television audiences for decades along with Ray Goulding, died Tuesday in Cundy's Harbor, Maine, The New York Times reported. No cause of death was disclosed.

Robert M. Pirsig (1928 - 2017), Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance author

Author penned the book "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance."

Walter Skold (2018), founder of the Dead Poets Society of America

Walter Skold, founder of the Dead Poets Society of America, visited the final resting places of more than 600 poets.

Robert Indiana (1928 – 2018), creator of iconic “LOVE” pop art

Robert Indiana, the pop artist best known of his 1960s "LOVE" series, has died at his island home off the coast of Maine, according to the Associated Press. He was 89.

George H.W. Bush (1924–2018), 41st president of the United States

George Herbert Walker Bush served as president from 1989 to 1993.

Haley Smith (1992–2019), “American Idol” contestant in season 11

Haley Smith, a season 11 contestant on “American Idol,” wowed the judges with her soulful performance of Rufus and Chaka Khan’s “Tell Me Something Good.”

John Rensenbrink (1928–2022), Green Party co-founder

John Rensenbrink was a co-founder of the Green Party of the United States, the fourth-largest political party in the U.S.

Lewiston, Maine Shootings (2023) 

At least 18 people have died, and others are injured, in a series of shootings that took place across multiple locations in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. 

Steve Miller (1950–2024), sci-fi author known for Liaden universe 

Steve Miller was a science fiction author who, with his wife, Sharon Lee, wrote dozens of books and stories set in the Liaden universe.

Linda Bean (1941–2024), conservative activist and philanthropist  

Linda Bean was a conservative activist and philanthropist, as well as the granddaughter of Leon Leonwood Bean, founder of the outdoor wear company L.L. Bean. 

Joseph Brennan (1934–2024), former governor of Maine

Joseph Brennan was the 70th governor of Maine and a former state Attorney General who also served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

David Mallett (1951–2024), Maine singer-songwriter

David Mallett was a singer-songwriter from Maine best known for his children’s folk composition, “Garden Song,” which has been widely covered by other artists, including a popular version by .