James Martin Earley, beloved father, legendary captain, and lifelong waterman, passed away surrounded by family. A proud graduate of the Maine Maritime Academy, Jim built his life around the sea he loved so deeply. Early in his career he served with distinction as Chief Engineer aboard the USNS Denebola, a role that reflected both his […] The post James M. Earley ’77 appeared first on Alumni.

PORTLAND – Harold “Skip” R. Tiensivu, 78, of Portland, passed away on Nov. 23, 2025, at the Barron Center. He was born in Portland on Jan. 26, 1947, the son of the late Wilho and Margaret (Page) Tiensivu. Harold grew up in South Portland and graduated from South Portland High School. He went on to […] The post Harold R. Tiensivu ’69 appeared first on Alumni.

On November 20th, 2025, Tom Oughton died peacefully at home after a long illness. He was born October 20, 1936 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Calif. to Reverend William and Annie May Oughton, both Primitive Methodist Missionaries from England. They spent 25 years on the mission fields of Guatemala serving the highlands of Nebaj and Quiche. […] The post Thomas W. Oughton ’64 appeared first on Alumni.

Leroy Evrard, Commander USN (Retired), of Topsham, Bowdoinham, and Harpswell, Maine, passed away November 12, 2025 at the age of 91. Roy, as he was known to his friends and colleagues, lived independently with his wife, Jean, until he reached the age of 90 and was challenged by advanced cancer. He lived a full life […] The post Leroy Evrard ’55 appeared first on Alumni.

Russell George Wuestefeld, 82, of Williamsburg, passed away on November 9, 2025. He was born February 22, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY, to Dorothy Eleanor Heiner and Robert Henry Wuestefeld. A graduate of Maine Maritime Academy, Russ was a ship’s captain for the Army Corps of Engineers and retired after 35 years of service. He was […] The post Capt. Russell G. Wuestefeld ’64 appeared first on Alumni.

Frederick Joseph Harris of Mystic Conn., passed peacefully at 5:47PM on 10/24/2025, with his family by his side. “Fred” was born on 11/25/1944 at Framingham Union Hospital to Frederick Everett and MaryRosa Camilla Harris. Fred was a proud patriot who loved his country. Fred received his bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from Maine Maritime Academy […] The post Frederick J. Harris ’67 appeared first on Alumni.

Richard “Rick” Paul Wrigglesworth passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025, while doing what he loved most – boating on a cloudless, sunny day. Though his passing was sudden, his family finds comfort knowing he left this world surrounded by the peace of the open water and the nature he so deeply cherished. Born on […] The post Richard P. Wrigglesworth ’74 appeared first on Alumni.

Norman Frank Laskay (Norm) born July 3, 1941 in Lorraine, Ohio passed away at home in New Orleans on October 13, 2025 surrounded by his family and beloved dogs, Bella and Olive Grace. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Leslie Weathersby Laskay; daughter Socea Laskay May (Brian); preceded in death by […] The post Norman F. Laskay ’62 appeared first on Alumni.