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Obituary: Raymond Merrill Orff

December 25, 2019

WEATHERFORD, Texas – Raymond Merrill Orff, 62, of Weatherford passed away on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019.Raymond was born August 15, 1957, …

Obituaries

Obituary: Pedro “Pete” Antonio Noa

December 25, 2019

CAMDEN – Pedro “Pete” Antonio Noa, 86, of Camden, went to be with his Savior on Dec. 13, 2019. He died …

Obituaries

Obituary: Sherwood W. Ellis

December 25, 2019

MADISON – Sherwood W. Ellis, 77, passed away Dec.18, 2019 at his home in Madison surrounded by his family. He was …

Nation & World, News, Religion and Values

Pope marks joyful Christmas Eve after less-than-joyful year

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press December 24, 2019December 25, 2019

Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in a packed St. Peter’s Basilica.

Maine, News

Driver distracted by her 8-week-old puppy crashes car in Fryeburg

by Dennis Hoey December 24, 2019December 25, 2019

The accident forced Fryeburg police to close West Fryeburg Road on Tuesday morning.

Business, Maine, News, Schools and Education, Times Record

Chuck Peddle, Maine native called ‘father of the personal computer,’ dies at age 82

by Rachel Ohm December 24, 2019December 25, 2019

Peddle, who grew up in Augusta and graduated from the University of Maine, is credited with inventing the low-cost microprocessor used in early personal computers, such as the Commodore 64 and Apple II.

Uncategorized

Explosion at hotel in New Hampshire injures 2 firefighters, 8 guests

by Associated Press December 24, 2019December 25, 2019

The blast and a fire that followed significantly damaged the Element Hotel in Lebanon and sent 10 people to the hospital, officials say.

Maine, News

In dark times, Toy Fund brightens holidays for thousands of children

by Staff Report December 24, 2019December 25, 2019

In its 70-year history, the Portland Press Herald Toy Fund has helped some 200,000 Maine children enjoy Christmas morning, thanks to the generosity of newspaper readers.