MECHANIC FALLS – Rick Jipson of Turner and Nancy Lausier of Mechanic Falls proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Hope Elizabeth Jipson, to Chris Noel Staples, son of Dallas and Arlene Staples of Brunswick.

The future bride and bridegroom reside in Brunswick where Miss Jipson is employed at Mid Coast Hospital and Mr. Staples is vice president of Dallas Oil and Dallas Staples and Sons Excavating.

The couple will exchange vows in February.