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Rebecca Van Wormer (1974-2017): “I want the option to go on my terms”

Posted on October 15, 2017July 28, 2020 by Maine Death with Dignity

A resident of East Millinocket, Maine, Rebecca VanWormer told us her story in August 2015. She died in January 2017. * I’m 43 years old and I’m dying of cancer. My goal is to live as long as I can but when I get to the point whereCONTINUE READING »

Holly Best on Maine Death with Dignity

Posted on March 12, 2016July 28, 2020 by Valerie Lovelace

Holly's husband, Jack, suffered immeasurably with cancer prior to his death. She shared her story with us in 2016, hoping to one day see a death with dignity law pass in Maine.