This weekend, Mainers lost local theater legend Karmo Sanders. Many of you may know her as "The Marden's Lady," infamous for her pizazz and funky outfits, while captivating TV viewers across the state ...

A playwright, teacher and performer, she delighted audiences with her over-the-top yet relatable bargain-hunting character in TV ads for the Maine salvage chain.

Karmo Sanders, who was known to so many and beloved as "The Marden's Lady," died at 74 years old. A well-known face in Maine's entertainment community, she had a significant impact on Maine theatre, ...

Karmo Sanders performed in countless theater productions, but many in Maine know her for her portrayal of the character Birdie Googins in Marden's commercials.