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Obituaries

Obituary: David O’Connor

December 22, 2020

ISLAND FALLS – David O’Connor, 76, died Dec. 14, 2020. He was born Nov. 21, 1944 in Millinocket to Edward O’Connor …

Obituaries

Obituary: Richard “Popeye” Comeau

December 22, 2020

AUGUSTA – Richard “Popeye” Comeau, 80, passed away unexpectantly on Dec. 14th at home. Dick was born on August 7, 1940 …

Obituaries

Obituary: Barbara A. (Higgins) Meyer

December 22, 2020

MERCER – Barbara A. (Higgins) Meyer, 89, died Dec. 20, 2020 at Glenridge in Augusta where she had been a resident …

Obituaries

Obituary: Constance Miltimore (Blanchard) Best

December 22, 2020

AUGUSTA – Constance Miltimore (Blanchard) Best, 88, of Augusta passed away on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at home with her family …

Obituaries

Obituary: Douglas J. Seavey

December 22, 2020

FARMINGDALE – Douglas J. Seavey, 101, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at his home in Farmingdale. He was born April …

Obituaries

Obituary: Loring Frank “Bud” Smith

December 22, 2020

FARMINGDALE – Loring Frank “Bud” Smith, 94, passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. …

Nation & World, Politics

Too big to read: Giant stimulus bill a leap of faith for Congress

by MARY CLARE JALONICK December 22, 2020December 22, 2020

It includes extended tax breaks for the alcohol industry and motor speedways, comprehensive energy legislation, revised copyright rules, approval of two new Smithsonian museums and lessened penalties for the transportation of water hyacinths. There’s also an entire section on Tibet.

Business, Local & State

Passage of federal pandemic aid bill gives Mainers glimmer of hope despite shortcomings

by Peter McGuire December 21, 2020December 22, 2020

The $900 billion package that passed the House and Senate late Monday includes a $300-per-week unemployment benefit for the next 3 months and $600 stimulus checks for those making up to $75,000.