WASHINGTON, D.C. – Herschel Sternlieb died in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2021. He was 93. He was born on Sept. 5, 1927 in Norwich, Conn., to Joseph and Rose (Schleifer) Sternlieb. His parents were first generation Americans from Eastern Europe. The Sternliebs had a clothing business and owned real estate, but by 1932, lost everything in the Depression. From 1934-1939, he lived on a farm in Moodus, Conn., with his Yiddish-speaking grandparents, who owned a kosher summer hotel for city-dwellers. Everyone helped with the running of the hotel; his chores were chopping wood, shucking corn, and plucking chickens. Continue reading

Peter Woodruff passed away on June 27. He lived in Arrowsic, Maine - just on the other side of the Kennebec River from Bath. Peter worked at Bath Iron Works (BIW) for over 30 years. Like most shipbuilders he did different jobs while there. He was a longtime environmentalist in Maine and loved the ocean and all of its creatures. He was a gardener as well and enjoyed taking photos. He was also a strong union member who was active in past strikes at the shipyard. Continue reading

Remembering Nikeeta Slade Nikeeta Slade was one of our favorite people. She died suddenly on May 7, 2021 from an unexpected adverse medical event. She was only 32. The Greens have lost one of their most committed, knowledgeable, and talented organizers. Continue reading

Peace activist and member of Green Independent Party, dies at 91 The Old Orchard Beach resident was passionate about politics and wanting to make the world a better place for all people. Fred Dolgon, a passionate supporter of Maine's Green Independent Party, who fought tirelessly for workers' rights and environment issues, died Sunday, January 24, 2021, after a period of declining health. He was 91. Continue reading

BRUNSWICK, ME – Robert “Bob” L. Dale, 95, died peacefully at home June 22, 2020 with family by his side. He was born in Colton, Calif. to Lula Irena Walters and Charles Dale. The oldest of four children, he is survived by his sister, Betty Jean Stephens, 90, of Cool, Calif. Bob was husband to Jean Parker; father to Jeff (California), Kim (Australia) and Marina (Woolwich); stepfather to Jean’s five children Nance, Lisa, Stephen, Janet and Danny, all in Maine; grandfather to 16 adults and great-grandfather to 19. These wonderful beings live and have lived all over the world. Truly a ‘World Citizen Family’. Continue reading

The Rev. Bruce Wright has died from meningitis. He was 59 and is survived by his wife Barbara Wright and his children, Christina Wright and Michael Wright. Rev. Bruce Wright worked for decades in the #PoorPeoplesArmy, Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign, Refuge Ministries, and the Green Party of Florida. We will pay tribute to our General today, Wednesday 2/3/21, at 5:00 pm E.S.T. Everyone is welcome. Continue reading