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PublishedOctober 11, 2016
Donn Fendler, hero of classic ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine,’ dies at 90
At age 12, Fendler survived nine days in the woods without food, walking 48 miles and losing 16 pounds before finally stumbling upon a hunting camp.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2016
Renowned naturalist, tracker of Yellowstone grizzlies dies at 100
Along with a twin brother, John Craighead was one of the great pioneers of modern wildlife research.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2016
Prototype ‘gonzo’ journalist Warren Hinckle dies
Under his stewardship, Ramparts framed hard-hitting investigations with crusading opinion pieces.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2016
Dr. Joy Browne, popular radio psychologist, dead at 71
She was regarded as a pioneer for radio therapists and was known for such advice as not dating for a year after a relationship had ended.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2016
Gene Wilder, zany star of ‘Wonka’ and Brooks films, dies at 83
The frizzy-haired actor who earned two Oscar nominations often played neurotics or eccentrics and came up with his own comic ideas.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2016
Thomas Steinbeck, author and screenwriter, dies at 72
He worked to protect copyrights of his Nobel Prize-winning father, writer John Steinbeck, and others.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2016
Adele Donovan, longtime advocate for women struggling with alcoholism, dies at 91
She opened her house to women and co-founded Crossroads for Women, which provides addiction services in southern Maine.
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PublishedJune 16, 2016
Groundbreaking ecologist Robert ‘Bob’ Paine dies at 83
He introduced the concept of 'keystone' species and revealed their importance within ecosystems.
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PublishedMay 25, 2016
Actress Beth Howland, who played Vera on ‘Alice,’ dies at 74
She died on Dec. 31, 2015 but wanted no funeral or memorial service, her husband said.
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PublishedMay 13, 2016
Paralyzed teen who sued Pop Warner football league dies
Donnovan Hill was 13 when he fractured his spine in a 2011 game, using a dangerous tackle he said his coaches advocated.
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