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PublishedMay 22, 2024
Former UMaine astronomer remembered for unpacking the mysterious universe
George Ayers taught Mainers about the wonders of the celestial world for decades at UMaine and in his monthly column 'What's Up.' He died at home in Gorham on May 10 at age 96.
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PublishedMay 6, 2024
Falmouth woman remembered by friends for service, generosity
Nancy Goddard, 78, was a lifelong Mainer and longtime public servant to her home state, known for her work in social services and volunteering.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2024
Laurent de Brunhoff, ‘Babar’ heir and author, dies at age 98
Laurent de Brunhoff revived his father's popular picture book series about an elephant-king.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2024
Frans de Waal, who explored empathy among apes, dies at 75
Witnessing 2 chimpanzees fight and then reconcile began de Waal’s exploration into the inner lives and emotions of primates.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2024
Martin Greenfield, tailor to presidents and stars, dies at 95
Greenfield dressed generations of entertainment stars, among them Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Paul Newman, Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino and Leonardo DiCaprio.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2024
Laurent de Brunhoff, ‘Babar’ heir and author, dies at age 98
Laurent de Brunhoff revived his father's popular - and in some cases controversial - picture book series about an elephant-king.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Dan Wakefield, novelist, reporter and spiritual chronicler, dies at 91
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with ‘Make Me Smile,’ dies at 73
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95
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PublishedMarch 15, 2024
Achsah Nesmith, who wrote speeches for President Jimmy Carter, has died at age 84
The trailblazing Southern woman had covered the Civil Rights Movement as a newspaper reporter before becoming a presidential speechwriter.
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