Obituaries

Michael Hewes, 76, passed away unexpectedly at home of health complications on July 8, 2025. He was born on January 8, 1949, in Washington, D.C., the son of Doris and Charles Hewes.
Michael lived in the Blue Hill area for more than 50 years. He founded Hewes & Company, a home and cabinet-making business, in 1975,...

Daniel William Manning, 68, passed away peacefully July 9, 2025, at a Bangor hospital. He was born October 21, 1956, in Leominster Massachusetts, the son of Burton W. Manning, and Shirley P. Manning.
Dan graduated from Hampden Academy, class of 1974. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Army in Germany. He...

George Alex McPherson Jr., 77, passed away July 7, 2025, at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital in Presque Isle, after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born June 3, 1948, in Presque Isle, the son of George (Alex) and Mary Caroline (Park) McPherson Sr.
He was a graduate of Presque Isle High School, class of 1966, and...

Brandon F. Pettengill, 51, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sorrento on June 27, 2025. Brandon was born in Ellsworth on July 20, 1973. He is the son of Julie Piper Mason and Richard Pettengill.
Brandon graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1991. After graduation, he followed his passion for autobody work on...