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Ernest Dondis. Ernest Dondis. CORONA DEL MAR, California — Ernest Dondis, born June 10, 1924, passed away on peacefully on April 17, 2021 in his home surrounded by family. Known as Ernie by his friends and Dr. Dondis by his students, Ernest was born in Rockland, Maine when a loaf of bread cost 9 cents. He was the youngest son of James and Ida Dondis, who settled in the area along with other family members and were prominent among the Jewish families who helped to establish the Adas Yoshuron ...

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Listen our show about being transgender in Maine We talk with transgender Mainers who are integral members of their communities about their experiences and challenges, and whether or not they have found growing acceptance and awareness in Maine. We’ll also learn about legislation that may help or harm trans people’s rights, and about resources that offer help and support. Guests Rabbi Lily Solochek, they/them, spiritual leader, Jewish educator, Adas Yoshuron Synagogue Declan Pierce, ...

Edith D. Dondis. Edith D. Dondis. ROCKLAND — Edith D. Dondis, age 100, passed away peacefully in her family home on December 21, 2020. Edith, one of nine children, was born to James and Ida Pollock Dondis on June 13, 1920. Edith was a pillar of strength and has always lived her life as a strong, independent woman, even at a time when it wasn’t fashionable to do so. As a young woman Edie served our country in WWII as the first enlisted Rockland girl in the Waves. Edith went on to study reta...