**Obituary: Bridget D. Scontras**
Bridget D. Scontras, age 76, of Saco, passed away on October 28.
A visitation will be held on November 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cote Funeral Home in Saco. Prayers will be offered at 5 p.m. during the visitation.
A funeral service will follow at the funeral home. Further details will be provided by Cote Funeral Home.
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/11/01/obituarybridget-d-scontras/
A 24-year-old Honduran man, Josué Castro Rivera, who was fleeing federal immigration agents in Virginia, died on a highway after being struck by a vehicle. His death follows recent incidents in which three other immigrants in Chicago and California were killed during immigration enforcement operations under the Trump administration’s crackdown.
Castro Rivera was headed to a gardening job on Thursday when his vehicle was pulled over by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, according to his brother, Henry Castro. Agents attempted to detain Castro Rivera and the three other passengers in the vehicle. Castro Rivera fled on foot, tried to cross Interstate 264 in Norfolk, and was fatally struck by a passing vehicle, according to state and federal authorities.
Castro Rivera had come to the United States four years ago and was working to send money to his family in Honduras, his brother said. “He had a very good heart,” Henry Castro shared on Sunday.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that Castro Rivera’s vehicle was stopped by ICE as part of a “targeted, intelligence-based” operation. Passengers were detained for allegedly living in the country without legal permission. DHS said in a statement that Castro Rivera “resisted heavily and fled,” and died after being hit by a passing vehicle.
Virginia State Police reported that officers responded to a vehicle-pedestrian crash at around 11 a.m. Thursday on eastbound I-264 near the Military Highway interchange. The victim was struck by a 2002 Ford pickup and pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.
Federal authorities and state police referred to the man as Jose, while family members said his name was Josué. Neither DHS nor state police have explained the discrepancy.
Henry Castro called his brother’s death an injustice and is raising funds to transport Josué’s body back to Honduras for the funeral. “He didn’t deserve everything that happened to him,” he said.
DHS blamed Castro Rivera’s death on “a direct result of every politician, activist and reporter who continue to spread propaganda and misinformation about ICE’s mission and ways to avoid detention.”
Similar deaths during immigration operations elsewhere have sparked protests, lawsuits, and calls for investigations amid claims that initial accounts by the Trump administration were misleading.
Last month, in suburban Chicago, federal immigration agents fatally shot a Mexican man during a traffic stop. DHS initially claimed a federal officer was “seriously injured,” but police body camera footage later showed the officer walking around and describing the injuries as minor.
In July, a farmworker died after falling from a greenhouse roof during a chaotic ICE raid at a California cannabis facility. And in August, another man fled from federal agents onto a freeway in California and was fatally struck by a vehicle.
These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about the methods and consequences of immigration enforcement operations in the United States.
https://abc7.com/post/man-fleeing-immigration-agents-is-fatally-struck-vehicle-virginia-highway/18076914/
**Jared Harris Reflects on Secretary Baker’s Tragic Fate in Kathryn Bigelow’s *A House of Dynamite***
In a recent interview with *The Wrap*, Jared Harris opened up about the emotional depth and ultimate fate of his character, Secretary Reid Baker, in Kathryn Bigelow’s *A House of Dynamite*. Harris delved into the motivations behind Baker’s heartbreaking decision and shared insights into the personal influences that shaped his performance.
Harris explained that Baker “didn’t want to live in a world where he’d lost his wife and his daughter.” The storyline poignantly explores “individual human beings who are put in the position to make choices that will affect millions of lives.” For Baker, the devastating loss of his daughter—who is portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever—following the death of his wife, becomes the catalyst for his fatal choice on the rooftop.
The actor revealed that both he and Bigelow carefully explored the strained relationship between Baker and his daughter. “At the end of the day, I think he needs help. And his daughter is processing her own grief. She can’t help him right now,” Harris said. “But he’s hopeful she someday can, and then losing her leads him to step off that roof.”
This harrowing moment takes place just after Baker hangs up on the president, who had been seeking his advice about a nuclear response. Harris described the scene as symbolic of moral paralysis when faced with immense pressure. “The president is asking for his advice and he hangs up the phone. Because he hears that they’ve got to the point where they’re deciding to respond to the attack, and he knows what that means,” he shared.
As Baker ascends to the rooftop and ultimately disappears from view, Harris added an intimate touch to his final line to Dever’s character, “That’s good.” He revealed that this line was inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s *The River* live album. “I took that line from Bruce Springsteen,” Harris said, recalling the singer’s story about his father’s quiet expression of care amidst hardship.
*A House of Dynamite* is now available for streaming on Netflix.
https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/2048107-a-house-of-dynamite-death-jared-harris-baker
American professional tennis player Zachary Svajda recently mourned the loss of his father, Thomas.
Thomas Svajda passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
Zachary has shared his grief as he remembers his father’s impact on his life and career.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-bob-bryan-brandon-nakashima-tennis-world-send-condolences-american-zachary-svajda-mourns-death-father-thomas-cancer-battle
**Tomonobu Itagaki, Creator of Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden Reboot, Has Died Aged 58**
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Tomonobu Itagaki, best known as the creator of the *Dead or Alive* series and the *Ninja Gaiden* reboot series, has passed away at the age of 58.
Itagaki joined Tecmo in 1992 and went on to lead Team Ninja. He served as producer and director on the first four *Dead or Alive* games and the first two *Ninja Gaiden* reboot titles that began in 2004, among other projects.
In June 2008, he left Team Ninja to form a new studio, Valhalla Game Studios, alongside several former Team Ninja employees. The studio released *Devil’s Third* for the Wii U in 2015 but was eventually dissolved in December 2021. However, Itagaki did not stop there, as Itagaki Games was founded shortly afterward.
Below is a message posted on Itagaki’s personal Facebook page (translated by Gematsu):
**My Last Words**
*The light of my life is finally about to fade. The fact that this message has been posted means that the time has come at last. I am no longer in this world. (This final message was entrusted to someone dear to me.)*
*My life was a series of battles. I kept on winning. I also caused a lot of trouble. I take pride in having fought through to the end according to my own convictions. I have no regrets.*
*However, I am filled with sorrow that I was unable to deliver a new work to my fans. I’m sorry.*
*That’s how it is. So it goes.*
\- Tomonobu Itagaki
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https://www.vgchartz.com/article/466023/tomonobu-itagaki-creator-of-dead-or-alive-and-ninja-gaiden-reboot-has-died-aged-58/
**Casey Francis Brougham, 55, of Manchester, Passed Away October 9, 2025**
Casey Francis Brougham, 55, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at MGMC in Augusta. In recent years, Casey battled health conditions that led to heart failure and his unexpected passing.
Casey was born in Farmington on January 15, 1970, a son of Mary (Mooar) and Edward (Ted) Brougham. He graduated from Maranacook Community School in Readfield in 1988 and earned a degree in Business Management from the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA).
He worked at the Kennebec Journal and loved to share stories about his days delivering newspapers and his time as a regional manager. Later, he went on to run his own insurance agency, Brougham Insurance.
Known for his humor, kindness, intelligence, and generosity, Casey was a big kid at heart who deeply cared about the people in his life, no matter the situation. Being with family brought him great joy. He enjoyed low-key times with friends and family, game nights at home, relaxing by the campfire, and weekly breakfast outings. A yearly highlight was visiting the family timeshare at the Samoset Resort.
Casey was also an avid car and gun collector with a passion for his unique and “cool” collection.
He is survived by his brothers, Terry (Nancy) and Brian (Debbie); niece Nicole (Ted); nephews Josh (Abby) and Chris (Danielle); and great-nieces and nephews Jayden, Layla, Kennedy, Bryleigh, and Connor. Though he did not have children, he was a special uncle to his nieces and nephews. Casey will be missed by many lifelong friends and extended family members.
He was predeceased by his mother, father, and many aunts and uncles.
A Celebration of Life will be held on October 26 from noon to 5 p.m., with lunch served at 1 p.m., at the Manchester Lions Club on Clubhouse Drive off Route 17 in Manchester.
Memories may be shared in his Book of Memories at Wiles Remembrance Center of Farmington, which is honored to be providing cremation services.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to:
Meals on Wheels
1 Weston St., Ste 109
Augusta, ME 04330
https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/10/16/obituarycasey-francis-brougham-2/
2025年10月16日 6:00
長崎県長与町でのり面の工事を行っていた際に、男性が落下し、死亡する事故が発生しました。
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なお、長崎・雲仙市の港で女性遺体が発見された事件も報じられております。
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2025年10月15日 19:24 更新 19:26
宮城県の障害者施設で、高温の環境下での入浴介助が原因で利用者が死亡した事件で、同施設に勤務する3人の職員が書類送検されました。
今回の事件は、過酷な環境での介助に関わる安全管理の問題が浮き彫りとなり、社会的にも大きな反響を呼んでいます。
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Yossi Sharabi, 53, was known as a loving and dedicated father and husband. Throughout his life, he was always a protector, putting his family’s safety and well-being above all else.
During his captivity, Yossi continued to exhibit his caring nature by looking after the teenage hostages alongside him. He defended his family until the very last moment, embodying strength and resilience even in the most difficult circumstances.
Yossi Sharabi, who was kidnapped to Gaza.
(Photo credit: Official site)
As of 4:50 a.m. on October 13, Typhoon No. 23 (Nakri) was located approximately 90 kilometers south-southwest of Hachijojima, moving east-northeast at around 30 kilometers per hour. Meteorologists have warned that the typhoon is expected to pass near the Izu Islands on Monday morning.
Aogashima has already entered the typhoon’s gale zone, and Hachijojima is expected to follow shortly as winds intensify and conditions rapidly deteriorate. A maximum instantaneous wind speed of 28.7 meters per second was recorded on Hachijojima. Gusts near the typhoon’s center could reach up to 50 meters per second, posing a serious risk of destructive winds on both Hachijojima and Aogashima.
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that satellite images from the Himawari-9 weather satellite are currently unavailable due to a communication failure. Although some functions have been restored through the backup satellite Himawari-8, key nighttime observation data, such as infrared imagery, remain inaccessible.
In other news, a new survey by the Japan Sports Agency reveals that people who participated in school sports clubs or athletic circles are significantly more likely to maintain regular exercise habits after graduation compared to those who did not.
Meanwhile, Japanese politics faces uncertainty following the abrupt collapse of the long-standing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-Komeito coalition ahead of the upcoming prime ministerial vote. This development complicates the path for Takaichi to take office and has intensified behind-the-scenes maneuvering among all major parties.
Earlier this week, Takaichi visited the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) headquarters, where she faced criticism over remarks describing an opposition figure as “damaged goods,” highlighting heightened tensions just two days before Komeito’s dramatic departure from the coalition.
Lastly, the number of foreign residents in Japan has reached a record high of nearly 4 million, according to the Immigration Services Agency. As of the end of June, 3,956,619 foreign nationals were living in the country, an increase of about 190,000 from the end of 2023, marking the highest total on record.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147257.php
