The Sanford woman and substance use disorder advocate died of an apparent overdose Saturday.

The Old Orchard Beach resident was passionate about politics and wanting to make the world a better place for all people.

An avid outdoorsman, Fournier was an ‘institution’ at Moody Beach and beloved in the community.

Geoffrey and Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Gattis, both 68, were killed in a traffic accident on the Maine Turnpike Tuesday.

Mr. Smaha began working at the family grocery when he was 14, took over the business in 1969 and operated it for 43 years.

Mr. Lehrer died on Dec. 27 of complications of Lewy body dementia and COVID-19.

She taught in special education at the school for 33 years, until a month ago.