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2019 Novel Coronavirus
4 Oct 2021 at 2:11pm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.

16 Oct 2021 at 1:37pm
CDC COVID Data Tracker - Cases and Deaths by State

15 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Recommendations on what activities people can do after they have been fully vaccinated, including how to gather safely with vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

15 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Interim public health recommendations describing the type of activities people who are fully vaccinated can do once fully vaccinated.

15 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Federal staffing resources for health departments.

15 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Healthcare Facilities That Have Implemented COVID-19 Electronic Case Reporting

15 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
FAQ for Healthcare Professionals

15 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
A review of the week's key data from CDC's COVID Data Tracker, narrative interpretations, and visualizations.

14 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Supporting evidence for CDC's list of underlying medical conditions that put individuals at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

14 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Guidance for clinical healthcare workers on clinical care for patients with underlying medical conditions who are diagnosed with COVID-19.

14 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
People of Any Age with Underlying Medical Conditions

13 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines, and these vaccines will undergo the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. CDC recommends you get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you are eligible. Adverse events described on this page have been reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

13 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Answers to commonly asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccine cost, availability, and types.

13 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Learn about COVID-19 forecasts and modeling for new cases.

13 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Forecasts show national and state level cumulative reported and predicted deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. CDC is working with partners to bring together weekly COVID-19 forecasts in one place.

13 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Learn about COVID-19 forecasts and modeling for new hospitalizations.

12 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
This is guidance for state public health veterinarians and state animal health officials to help guide decisions on testing animals for SARS-CoV-2.

12 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
This registry collects health information from pregnant people who get vaccinated. This helps to expand vaccine safety data to further ensure vaccine safety.

12 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Search COVID-19 risk assessment by country larger map

12 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Considerations for personal protective equipment (PPE) in the context of global supply shortages in non-US healthcare settings.

8 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
CDC's COVID-19 Weekly Partner Calls provide a broad base of partners with updates on the latest guidance, hot topics, and scientific insight on CDC's COVID-19 response efforts. Each week the call focuses on a specific topic, diving deeply to provide more information, followed by a Q&A portion of the call. Questions are accepted ahead of time from the general public, and though not all questions are able to be answered during the call, as many are answered as possible.

Online Services – Social Security Matters
12 Oct 2021 at 1:10pm
The Official Blog of Social Security

5 Oct 2021 at 2:59pm
We have exciting news to share: we’ve redesigned your Social Security Statement (Statement) to make it easier to find the information you need. Who gets a Statement? You will get a Statement if you are an adult who does not receive benefits. Your unique Statement gives estimates of future Social Security benefits that you and […]

23 Sep 2021 at 2:59pm
At Social Security, we strive to deliver great customer service and easy-to-access information about our programs. Our Spanish-language website provides information for those whose primary language is Spanish. There, your family and friends can learn about how to get a Social Security card, plan for retirement, apply for benefits, manage their benefits, and much more. […]

16 Sep 2021 at 2:59pm
We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. You can apply online for: Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 months in age and want your benefits to start in no […]

2 Sep 2021 at 2:59pm
This is part three of our three-part blog series, “my Social Security 101.” Miss the first two blogs? You can read Part 1 and Part 2 here. Did you recently get a new cell phone number or email address? If you did, you will need to update your personal my Social Security account to reflect […]

26 Aug 2021 at 2:59pm
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve expanded the online options for you to repay overpayments. If you have an overpayment debt, you may be eligible to make a full or partial payment using Pay.gov or your bank’s online bill pay option. Pay.gov is a secure online service provided by the Department of the Treasury. Only […]

16 Aug 2021 at 10:27am
On August 16, 2021, Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced 12 new Compassionate Allowances conditions. Compassionate Allowances is an initiative that quickly identifies severe medical conditions and diseases that meet our standards for disability benefits. “Everyone who is eligible for benefits under the programs we administer should receive them,” said Acting Commissioner Kijakazi. […]

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16 Oct 2021 at 5:00am
NEWBURYPORT – Beginning Oct. 17 the Colby Farm Lane yard waste facility will begin Sunday hours and continue through the last day of operation on Dec. 12. Hours on Sundays will be 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. Regular Tuesday through…


16 Oct 2021 at 4:30am
On this day in 1915, the newspaper covered Newburyport’s Anne Withington speech to a delegation of women at the People's Methodist Church on Purchase Street. Identified by the paper as a suffrage meeting, Withington explained what women’s suffrage would accomplish…


16 Oct 2021 at 4:30am
Rep. Lenny Mirra, R-Georgetown, will hold office hours for October in Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland and Newbury.



15 Oct 2021 at 2:45pm
WASHINGTON — A congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection moved aggressively against close Trump adviser Steve Bannon on Thursday, swiftly scheduling a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against the former White House aide after he defied a…


15 Oct 2021 at 2:30pm
SALISBURY -- Town officials Friday canceled plans to use Ferry Road as a detour while Bridge Road is paved for the next five weeks, starting Monday.



15 Oct 2021 at 1:30pm
BOSTON (AP) — The number of new daily cases of COVID-19 increased by more than 1,500 on Thursday, while the number of newly confirmed coronavirus deaths in Massachusetts rose by 14.



15 Oct 2021 at 12:30pm
LEIGH-ON-SEA, England — A long-serving member of Parliament was stabbed to death Friday during a meeting with constituents at a church in England, an attack that united Britain's fractious politicians in shock and sorrow. A 25-year-old man was arrested at…


15 Oct 2021 at 12:15pm
The last three months rank as the top three for state gaming revenues since legal betting began more than six years ago, cumulatively generating nearly 10% of all of the gaming tax revenue collected to date.


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15 Oct 2021 at 2:45pm
WASHINGTON — A congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection moved aggressively against close Trump adviser Steve Bannon on Thursday, swiftly scheduling a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against the former White House aide after he defied a…



15 Oct 2021 at 12:30pm
LEIGH-ON-SEA, England — A long-serving member of Parliament was stabbed to death Friday during a meeting with constituents at a church in England, an attack that united Britain's fractious politicians in shock and sorrow. A 25-year-old man was arrested at…



14 Oct 2021 at 9:30am
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level since the pandemic began, a sign the job market is still improving even as hiring has slowed in the past two months.



13 Oct 2021 at 3:30pm
VAN HORN, Texas — Hollywood’s Captain Kirk, 90-year-old William Shatner, blasted into space Wednesday in a convergence of science fiction and science reality, reaching the final frontier aboard a ship built by Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin company.



13 Oct 2021 at 2:30pm
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court sounded ready Wednesday to reinstate the death penalty for convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.



13 Oct 2021 at 4:30am
WASHINGTON — Hunger and food insecurity across the United States have dropped measurably over the past six months, but the need remains far above pre-pandemic levels and specialists in hunger issues warn that the situation for millions of families remains…



13 Oct 2021 at 4:15am
WASHINGTON — Members of the House were scrambling back to Washington on Tuesday to approve a short-term lift of the nation’s debt limit and ensure the federal government can continue fully paying its bills into December.



12 Oct 2021 at 3:15pm
WASHINGTON — One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.



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16 Oct 2021 at 12:45pm
LYNNFIELD — Breakout star quarterback Chase Dwight threw a touchdown, ran for a score and recovered a fumble on defense for another touchdown as Pentucket continue to roll, surging past Lynnfield 27-7 on Friday night.



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16 Oct 2021 at 12:15am
AMESBURY — Henry O'Neill was trying to come up with a thoughtful answer -- probably centered around how well his offensive line blocked for him, as he so often does -- but his mind started to drift elsewhere as classmates…


15 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Thursday, Oct. 14



15 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Georgetown coach Eric McCarthy says there is a lot that defines his team’s starting quarterback, Anthony Plumb. But, to him, something sticks out above the rest.



15 Oct 2021 at 12:00am
Area Leaders



14 Oct 2021 at 9:00pm
FOXBOROUGH -- Jimmy Johnson, 50 years old at the time, stood up on a table to address his NFC Championship Dallas Cowboys squad after finally knocking out the conference giant, the San Francisco 49ers, 30-20.



14 Oct 2021 at 8:00pm



The Daily News of Newburyport: Obituaries
16 Oct 2021 at 4:08pm
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14 Oct 2021 at 5:00pm
Rowley - Ida Mary McElroy's family invites you to calling hours on Sunday, October 24, 2021, from 4 to 6 p.m., at F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley, to celebrate our wonderful mother who passed last year. Blessings will be given, and family members will be glad to see all who attend. www.fsrobertsandson.com



14 Oct 2021 at 5:00pm
Tampa - Bertram Berube, 85, of Hudson, FL, formerly of Newburyport, died 9/25 in Tampa, FL, after a long illness. Born in Salem, son of the late Laurent and Rose (Lebrun) Berube. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 yrs, Sharon; son Brian Berube (wife Elyse) of Haverhill; daughter Kathryn Ortega (husband Ed) of Tampa, FL; sister Carolyn Guarino of Marblehead, MA; and sister Janice Leclerc (husband Ronald) of Peabody, MA. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and brothers-in-law. He was predeceased by brother Donald Berube (wife Dorothy) of Salem. He graduated from St. Joseph Academy, Salem State College, and Boston University. Bert showed his passion for education as a teacher, school principal, and guidance counselor for 20+ years at all grade levels. He was most proud of his success re-enrolling high school dropouts in school. Students dearly loved him; many sought his advice even after high school. His next careers were in insurance and with the IRS. He was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Spring Hill, FL and the Knights of Columbus. Bert loved golfing, coaching baseball and softball, playing cards, and the beach. His sense of humor, joke- and story-telling, generosity, concern for others, smile, and calm demeanor will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Boys Town or charity of choice. Watch the Berube Funeral Home website (berubefuneralhome.com) for details on a reception in MA.



14 Oct 2021 at 5:00pm
Bedford - Jeffrey Davey, of Bedford, NH, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the age of 52. He was born and grew up in Amesbury, Massachusetts. He graduated from the Art Institute of Boston with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Throughout his life, he resided in Boston, Somerville, Salem and Watertown, MA, but made his home in Bedford, NH, with his loving family; Bridget McAdams, James McAdams and his faithful dog Hooper. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, John Davey; and his grandparents, Pauline and Ludger Morrissette and his aunt Elizabeth Pence. He is survived by his mother, Ann Davey; his sister, Deanna Davey, and her children Amelia and Aaron; his uncle Robert Morrissette and wife Paula, and their sons Joseph and Justin; his cousins Nicole, Nathan and Timothy; as well as a very close group of friends. While Jeff focused his 30+ year career working for CVS, his real passion lay in the arts, literature and good food. At his core, he enjoyed movies and all of the theater of the motion picture shows. He will be deeply missed by those whose lives he touched, and we are all proud to have known him. A remembrance gathering will be held between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 16 at Lambert Funeral Home, 1799 Elm St., corner of North St., Manchester, NH 03104. To leave a message of condolence, please go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com.



13 Oct 2021 at 5:00pm
Amesbury - Patrick "Fitzy" J. Fitzgerald, Jr. age 63, passed away peacefully in Newburyport, MA with his family by his side. He was born on April 12, 1958, the son of the late Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Sr. and Shirley T. (Parasso) Fitzgerald. He was raised and educated in Newburyport, MA. Pat worked in construction his whole life. He cherished the time he spent with his son Dylan P. Fitzgerald, the love of his life. Pat is survived by his son, Dylan P. Fitzgerald and his girlfriend Cody St. Cyr; sisters, Kim A. Raymond and her husband Bob, Karen Timmons, Karol MacDonald and her husband Lance; as well as several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Saturday October 16, 2021 from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950, his Funeral Service will follow the calling hours in the Funeral Home. Burial will be private at a later date. THERE IS NO LONGER ANY PARKING AVAILABLE BEHIND THE FUNERAL HOME PER ORDER OF THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



12 Oct 2021 at 5:00pm
Wiscasset - Dick was raised in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He was one of five children of Charles and Pauline Lutes. His had a strong work ethic and urge to learn; he worked as a commercial fisherman, boatbuilder, jet engine mechanic, Boeing Aircraft and many other occupations that involved creating with his hands. Dick had some extreme hobbies. Earlier skydiving, scuba diving and fishing. Later in life woodworking, collecting records and trapping. The sea called Dick all of his life. As a merchant marine, he sailed on many ships including some bound for South Vietnam. As a sailor, he started training for Underwater Demolition Team at Coronado, CA. Physical limitations prevented his completion. He was assigned to the airframes maintenance field and promptly shipped to South Vietnam. In Vietnam he volunteered for the black berets on the Patrol Boat River in the Mekong and Perfume River. He assisted with sniper, marine, and army support as a sniper and machine gunner on the patrol boats. Returning from Vietnam he served as a military fire chief, office of inspector general, aviation maintenance inspector, enlisted aviation maintenance leader for many aircraft carriers. Eventually Dick retired and returned to Maine and kept his hands busy as operating crew for Bath Iron Works. Commercial fishing of tuna and lobster, carpentry, trapping and record collecting. Dick was predeceased by his mother, Pauline (Hamel) Lutes and father, Charles Lutes. He is survived by Nancy (Harding) his wife of 59 years. Siblings: Jacqueline, Robert, Carol and Keith. His sons Richard and Steven. Grandchildren: Heather, Steven Jr., Ashley, Megan, Emily, Samantha and Jennifer; and many great-grandchildren. A life celebration has been for planned for Saturday, October 16, 2021, between 1 to 4 p.m., with military honors at 2 p.m. Location 95 Lowelltown Road, Wiscasset, Maine. Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath, Maine. Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.



12 Oct 2021 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Mary Benedict Killion, 96, of Newburyport, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021. Born on May 18, 1925, in New Haven, Connecticut, she was the oldest child of Edward and Katherine (Doolan) Benedict. Mary grew up in Hamden, Connecticut, where she attended high school. She graduated from Albertus Magnus College (class of 1947) and later taught Spanish at Lauralton Hall in Milford, Connecticut. Mary met and married Thomas Killion in 1951. They started their family and raised their children in Hamden, Connecticut., St. Croix, USVI, and Bethany, Connecticut. After the passing of her husband in 1972, she moved the family home to Branford, CT, where she began working as a Medical Secretary in the Department of Oncology at Yale New Haven Hospital. Mary stayed in Branford before moving to Hopkinton, MA, to be with her daughter Beth. Mary was a devout Catholic, regularly attending Mass and providing religious instruction at her parish in Woodbridge, Connecticut. Throughout her life, Mary enjoyed entertaining her children, grandchildren, and relatives at holidays. An avid reader, she loved mystery and crime novels. She is survived by Kate Killion and her husband Edward Gunneson of South Orange, New Jersey, Thomas Killion and his wife Carolyn Psenka of Birmingham, Michigan, William Killion and his wife Juliette Saisselin of Kennebunk, Maine, and Beth Killion Phillips and her husband Alan of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Mary leaves six grandchildren, Thomas Gunneson, Hunter Phillips, Kiele Phillips, Alec Killion, Cameron Phillips, and Patrick Killion. In addition, she is survived by her brother Frank Benedict and wife Barbara of Pompton Plains, New Jersey, and her sister-in-law Yvonne Benedict of San Francisco, California. She is predeceased by her brother Edward Benedict and her husband Thomas Killion. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. A celebration of Life will be held at a future date.



12 Oct 2021 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Mr. Robert (Rob) James Carrier, 56, of Newburyport, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Born in Newburyport on July 22, 1965, to the late Raymond and Noreen Carrier, Rob was raised on Columbus Ave. where he enjoyed growing up on a great street in a wonderful neighborhood. Rob was a caring, compassionate and sympathetic man. Though he battled severe illness he did it with an optimistic and positive attitude. He had the ability to make everyone he came in contact with a friend. Rob enjoyed watching his favorite sport, wrestling, having his much loved Everything bagel from Abraham's and he liked to cook as well as share his delicious meals with friends. In his younger days he enjoyed shooting darts. But having said all that, what Rob loved most, more than life itself, were his wonderful daughters, Kaitlyn and Isabella. They were the sun that shined in his every moment of his every day. He lived much longer than anyone could have ever imagined because he had the absolute will to be there for his girls. In addition to his wife, Ann of Las Vegas, NV, Rob is survived by his cherished daughters, Kaitlyn Carrier and Isabella Carrier, both of Harmony ME; his sister, Catherine Hursty (Paul) of Hamilton, MA; brother, Raymond Carrier Jr., (partner Jean) of Haverhill, MA; sister, Michelle Wilson of Amesbury, MA; nieces, Emily Lawson (Scott), Lindsay Messina (Matthew); nephews, Patrick Wilson (partner Mia), Sean Wilson; niece, Eryca Carrier; four grand-nieces, Grace, Isla, Mabel and Camille; one grand-nephew, Charles; several aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as his very special friends, who were just like family to him, Robert and Deanna Ireland. Visiting hours celebrating Rob's life will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, ME. A memorial service will follow at the chapel at 11 a.m. To view Rob's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com. Those who wish may make contributions in Rob's memory to: Port Healthcare Employee Activity Fund, c/o Port Healthcare Center, 113 Low Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.



12 Oct 2021 at 5:00pm
Sidney - Warren Edward Manter of Sidney, Maine, and Byfield, Massachusetts, left his camp for the last time Saturday, October 9, to join his beloved wife Iva again; a little late as always. Warren was born on October 24, 1929, in Sidney, ME, to Seldon and Inez (Chase) Manter, the youngest of four boys, and older brother to sister Ruby. Growing up on the farm, Warren learned work at a young age, handling barn chores before and after school, helping tutor other students in a trigonometry class he requested be offered at Williams High School. After graduating valedictorian from Williams in 1947, Warren left Maine for the promise of a lucrative career at the GE Plant in Lynn, Massachusetts. It was on a road in Saugus that Warren picked up the love of his life, walking shoeless down the road. After only a short time working in the large plant, Warren knew he had bigger aspirations as he was planning a life with his fiancée Iva Walls. He began tinkering on trucks and equipment, eventually finding steady trucking work with life-long friend Roy Bacon. Warren and Iva were married in 1950 and welcomed their first son Dale a year later. Sons Ed and Barry grew the family in 1953 and 1955. In 1958, as Warren and Iva prepared to welcome their first daughter, Cindy, Warren decided to branch out on his own and hauled his first load of gravel under his new company, Warren E. Manter Co., Inc. in Saugus, MA. Warren soon added another truck and then a backhoe and cable excavator to his fleet. In 1962 daughter Diane made the Manters a family of seven in a large house on Walnut Street in Saugus. The family would pile up in the beach wagon on weekends to return to the family camp on Messalonskee Lake, on property in Sidney where Warren's father had farmed and harvested maple syrup. Warren would continue to grow his business through the next several decades, employing all of his children and eventually most of his grandchildren. In the late 1970s, Warren and Iva purchased Fatherland Farms in Byfield. Most of the adult children moved to the property, and in 1981, Warren and Iva built a new house on the Central Street frontage of the farm. At this time, Warren also moved his company from Saugus to Popes Lane in Danvers where Manter Co., Inc. is still doing business as well as expanding an operation in Sidney, still doing business as Manter Construction of Maine. Warren and Iva would excitedly welcome each of their nine grandchildren from 1974 to 1998. Warren and Iva built a vacation home on a fly-in community in Wellington, Florida, where they would welcome family and friends. Warren would work from sun-up to sun-down on a job site and would continue to review plans and estimate jobs well into the night hours. He was very involved in his communities serving on numerous boards and committees. Iva would patiently keep dinner warm while Warren took one more call. Warren was appointed by friend and Governor Francis Sargent to the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission where he served from 1970 until the commission expired in 1975. Warren served on the Board of Directors for Saugus Bank and Trust starting in the early 1970s. In the 90s early 2000s Warren served on the Recreation Committee for the Town of Newbury, where a youth recreation field complex on Central Street was named in his honor. He was a Mason and a member of the Lions Club and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Work hard, play hard was a favorite saying and a way of life for Warren, though his idea of play often revolved around work. Warren loved to watch his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren enjoy the fruit of his labor, on the lake, or vacationing to the Florida house, but also taught them hard work and strong family values. Warren was a family man, but his family extended far beyond his doors or his blood. Anyone who ever worked for or with Warren knew they were part of his family and knew that they could count on Warren to help them in any way he could. Warren also loved to fly, like both his older brothers. He started flying to get a leg up in business, being able to fly bids into cities a few hours away or chase down parts to keep his equipment running. Warren became a well-respected and accomplished pilot, leading to his appointment to the Commission as well as being requested to fly Governor Sargent on numerous occasions. Warren was a daredevil pilot, and he flew big planes fast. He would fly in any and all conditions, buzzing the lake on the way to camp close enough to leave ripples in the water and scare fishermen out of boats, or overtake 737s on approach to Logan. Pictures hanging on his wall show his Navajo parked on the frozen water of Messalonskee Lake in the winter. Warren would pass over the yoke to anyone who showed an interest in flying, sometimes taking a short nap only a few minutes into a lesson. As Warren and Iva began to welcome great-grandchildren, Iva began to coerce Warren away from work and down to Florida for longer durations. They sold the Wellington house and bought an RV to enjoy quieter years together. Iva's health began to decline, and in 2012 Warren lost his wife and his best friend. They had been married for 62 wonderful years. Warren, now in his 80s continued to work at his company and live independently, close to his family as he always had. Into his early 90s Warren was still active in his company and building spec houses in a development he had started in the 1970s in Oakland. Time caught up with Warren and he was bushed. Two weeks before his 92nd birthday, he decided he had made his patient wife wait long enough, and he took his last breaths in the place he loved, looking over the lake he was raised on. Warren was the patriarch of his entire family, and a respected friend, business man, and generous member of several community organizations. Warren was predeceased by his wife Iva; brothers Willis, Donald, and George; son-in-law Dean Wade; and many close friends and relatives. Warren is survived by his sister Ruby Easton; sons Dale and wife Margaret (Peggy) Manter, Ed and wife Ann Manter, and Barry and wife Jeanie Manter; daughters Cindy Wade and Diane Manter; grandchildren Eddie and wife Jen Manter, Kelly McFadden, Wendy Manter, Tim Wade, Matt and wife Abby Manter, Chris and wife Jen Wade, Catie and husband Chris Perry, Stacey and husband Steve Zubiel, and Jackson Manter; 14 great-grandchildren; and many extended family, employees, friends, colleagues, and customers who cared deeply for Warren. Visiting hours will be held at Wheelers Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Oakland, ME on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. and again on Friday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Warren will join Iva in their final resting place at the Sawtelle Cemetery on the Pond Road in Sidney immediately following on Oct. 15. The family requests that anyone in attendance at the services follow all current health recommendations. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Barbara Bush Children's Center, The Children's Tumor Foundation or any local program that helps bring a smile to a young child. Arrangements are in the care of the Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Oakland, where condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.



12 Oct 2021 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Howard Mahlon Budd, 77, of Newburyport, died on October 10. Born on May 24, 1944, Mahlon grew up in Elmira Heights, NY, where he played on the all-city basketball team. After graduating from Edison High School, he later earned a B.S. from SUNY Geneseo and a master's degree from SUNY Brockport. He spent his adult life in Rochester, NY, Exeter, NH, and Massachusetts, most recently in Newburyport. Mahlon was a joyful man with a good sense of humor. He was full of life and had many talents and interests. He enjoyed photography, household projects, playing trumpet in NY state marching bands, singing in his church's choir, researching ancestry and history. He was an animal lover and especially enjoyed the company of dogs. He had a passion for discovering new places, especially in New England. He was a proud father and loving grandfather. Mahlon is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Sarah Budd. He is survived by his fiancée and partner of 10 years, Linda Downey, of Newburyport; daughters Andrea (Will) Leland, of Hudson, OH, and Lisa (Alper) Coskun, of Barrington, RI; four grandchildren, Claire, Lale, Nora, and James; sister Nancy (Bill) Loftus, of Cicero, IN; nieces and nephew; and many beloved friends. At Mahlon's request, there will be no visitation or services. Those who wish to honor him may donate to their local humane society or to his church, St. John's Episcopal in Portsmouth, NH.


12 Oct 2021 at 5:00pm
Ipswich - William Stix Wasserman of Ipswich died on September 29, 2021, at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers, MA. He had been recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He was best known as the publisher of North Shore Weeklies and, more recently, as the co-founder of the Ipswich Local News. A celebration of his life will be held in Ipswich in the spring of 2022. Those wishing to support Bill's civic passions—the furtherance of strong democratic institutions and social justice in the United States—may consider a donation in his memory to the Campaign Legal Center of Washington, DC, or to Black Lives Matter 5280 (the Freedom School) of Denver, CO.



12 Oct 2021 at 5:00pm
Plum Island, Newbury, MA, and Davie - Geraldine "Geri" Madigan Dorr, 79, passed on October 9, 2021. Born on September 11,1942, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to the late Sebastian and Jennie Fichera. Geri was the oldest of three siblings; her late brother John Fichera; and sister Lucy Baldwin. Always an advanced student, Geri graduated high school at 16 in the top five percentile of the country. At age 18 she graduated nursing school. At age 20 she was working in the O.R. at Boston General. Her next venture was as a psychiatric nurse which eventually lead her onto the board of Turning Point as a foster care coordinator. Within two years, she was appointed executive director. After nearly three decades, Geri helped build Turning Point Inc., into the highly respected and indispensable business that still serves the community today providing woman's shelters, drug and alcohol rehab classes, group home services for those with developmental disabilities. Multi-talented, Geri help to create Newburyport Youth Soccer (NYS), she worked on the Yankee Home Coming committee for over 20 years and was chairperson the year they celebrated the Coast Guard's 200th anniversary. She was an active member of Rotary and a Justice of the Peace and Minister. After a nearly five decade career Geri appears in the U.S. Who's Who in Health and Human Services Registry. Geri loved to be with her family. She was the widow of her second husband Larry Dorr. She is survived by two sons, oldest Dan Madigan, wife Karen, and grandson Kane; and youngest son Eric Madigan and fiancée Karen Westin; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her love of nursing and helping people, her most precious moments were spending summers with her grandson Kane, the light of her life. Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Twomey, LeBlanc and Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport. THERE IS NO LONGER ANY PARKING AVAILABLE BEHIND THE FUNERAL HOME PER ORDER OF THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT. Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Church followed by burial at Bellevue Cemetery in Lawrence. The family asks that donations be made to Turning Point, in lieu of flowers. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



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Danvers - Judith Wickerham Olney, age 79, recently of Danvers, MA, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Houston, TX, on October 25, 1941, and was the daughter of the late M. D. and Mary Tennie (Buie) Wickerham. Judith attended Lamar High School in Houston, TX, and graduated from Radcliffe College in 1963 with a B.A. in American History and Literature. She went on to earn a M.A. in Education from Connecticut College. Judith was a longtime resident of Rowley, MA, where she served on the historical society and as co-proprietor of the Cricket Hill Herb Farm in the 1970s. In the early 1980s, she produced costumes for productions at Salem State College and Castle Hill. Judith then took up basket weaving, and her career took off after Welch's commissioned her work for a national television advertising campaign. Judith became a master of free-hand shaping and was renowned internationally for her skill and unique designs. She found her passion in teaching these techniques to others while exhibiting her deep intellect and whimsical sense of humor. Judith published several instructional basket patterns as well as a book on weaving based on insights from the Choctaw Native American tribe. Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Roger. She is survived by their children; a son, Matthew D. Olney of Salisbury; and daughter, Tennie Olney of Alexandria, VA. She also leaves granddaughter, Emily Olney of NH. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. The family welcomes donations to the Alzheimer's Association https://act.alz.org/donate. Arrangements entrusted to F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home of Rowley.



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Beverly - Our dearly loved Rose-Marie passed away peacefully on October 7, 2021 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA. She was born in Cambridge, MA, the oldest child of Lawrence and Rose-Marie (McCloskey) Tracy. She is survived by her daughter, Alicemarie "Allie" Jones and her husband, Frederick "Ted" Jones of Newburyport. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph G. Stukas. At the time of death Rose-Marie lived at Colonial Gardens in Beverly, MA. However, she spent most of her life living in Belmont, MA. She is also survived by her sisters, Christine Coppola and her husband, Pat of Belmont, Monica Rankin and her husband, Bruce (deceased) of Acton, MA, and Elizabeth Greene and her husband, Peter of Boston, MA. She was predeceased by her brother, Charles Tracy and her sister Angela Tracy. Rose-Marie graduated from Rosary Academy High School and the Burbank School of Nursing and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University. She worked for 35 years as a registered nurse at Mass General Hospital in various nursing positions. Buddy, as she was known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was a lifelong patron of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and enjoyed listening to classical music on WCRB which was always playing on the radio throughout her home. Rose-Marie was an advocate for animals and loved the many dogs she had throughout her life, particularly Bella and Godiva. Buddy is also survived by her grandchildren Caitlin McGuinness and her husband, John Drew of Methuen; Brendan Jones of Burlington, MA; Bridget Jones and her husband, Kenny Wilson of Salisbury, MA; and Bronwen Robinson of Jersey City, NJ. Her great-grandchildren, who she loved dearly, are Logan McGuinness, Carlos Jones, Maya Wilson and Parker Melvin. Buddy was eagerly anticipating the birth of Caitlin's daughter in the next few weeks. Calling hours will be held at the Twomey, LeBlanc & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 on Monday, October 11th from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 12th at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 42 Green Street, Newburyport, MA. A private Interment will be held at the Massachusetts National Veteran's Cemetery in Bourne, MA where she will be reunited with her loving husband, Joe. Please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com for directions or to sign the online guest book. Memorial donations in Rose-Marie's name may be made to the ASPCA on-line at www.secure.aspca.org/donate/donate.



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Escondito - Born in Quincy, MA, Allan spent his youth in Cohasset and Hingham, graduating from Hingham High school. He attended Union College then enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was stationed at a surgical hospital in Korea. His Army training as a biomedical technician became his lifelong career, working and residing in Denver, CO, then San Diego, CA, area. He retired from Scripps Memorial Hospital in 2018. He is missed by his daughter, Amanda; step-children, Bridget Nylander and Brian Kletzka; brother, Ian MacGregor; sisters, Peg Nicol and Jean Lanham, their spouses and children. Allan was passionate about sailing, photography, auto racing, his pets and his family, especially Amanda. He will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor and athleticism. A private Celebration of Life is planned for his extended family. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Cancer Research Institute, https://www.cancerresearch.org/en-us.



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Ipswich - Anne E. (Peckham) Flynn, 92, wife of the late Peter Flynn of 35 years, passed away of natural causes in the Seaview Retreat in Rowley on April 11, 2020. Anne was born in Melrose on March 17, 1928, the daughter of the late Wentworth and Evelyn (Crowell) Peckham. She was a 1945 graduate of Classical High School in Springfield, a 1947 graduate of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, ME, and a 1950 graduate of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Following her marriage she made her homes in Massachusetts, California, Luxembourg and Connecticut, eventually settling in Ipswich where she lived for over 40 years. She had deep family roots in Nova Scotia and dearly loved her returning visits. Anne taught French for 15 years while in CT and CA. and worked for ten or more years as an office manager for Flynn & Reynold Agency in Ipswich. She will be remembered for having a warm and welcoming heart and for mentoring many people over the years. She had a knack for putting people at ease and started a support group in Ipswich where she made an impact on many lives over these years. Anne is survived by three loving daughters, Nancy "Wenty" Hill of Bellingham, WA, Barbara Checksfield and her husband, Tom of Canton, CT and Mary Mattern and her husband Doug of Sandown, NH. She is also survived by her two cherished grandchildren, Chris Checksfield of Wrentham and Molly Checksfield Dorries and her husband, Joshua of Dallas, TX and two great-grandchildren, Henry and Ethan Checksfield both of Wrentham. In addition to her late husband Peter Flynn she was predeceased by a former husband of 24 years, Walter Hill. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Seaview Retreat Skilled Nursing facility in Rowley for the wonderful care they'd given Anne. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, October 16 at 9:30 a.m. graveside in the Cowles Memorial Cemetery, Town Farm Road, Ipswich followed by a service at 10:30 a.m. in the Ascension Memorial Church, 31 County Street, Ipswich. Family and friends are cordially welcomed and all are kindly asked to wear facial masks in the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home of Ipswich. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her name may be made to The Open Door Ipswich Community Food Pantry at www.foodpantry.org To leave condolence please visit www.whittier-porter.com.



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Palm Harbor - Candy Doughty, passed away peacefully on September 30, at her home in Palm Harbor, FL. Born in Amesbury, MA, Candy was the daughter of the late Pauline (Belanger) Mushow. Candy attended Amesbury High School where she enjoyed cheerleading. Candy was the owner of Gigi's Stores in Merrimac, MA where she was beloved by all. Anyone who knew Candy knew she was selfless and a natural optimist. Candy enjoyed gardening in her meticulous lawn in addition to playing cards. Candy was extremely devoted to her family and enjoyed her annual motorhome trips to Walt Disney World. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt she will be remembered for her generosity and compassion. Candy is survived by her four daughters; Keri (Doughty) Fowler and late son-in-law Kenneth Fowler, Nicole (Doughty) Fiset, Amy (Doughty) Cramsey and son-in-law Timothy Cramsey, and Melissa (Doughty) Lavin and son-in-law Timothy Lavin. She also leaves behind her brother Jack Mushow and grandchildren Avery Fiset, Brock Cramsey, and Bryce Cramsey as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A celebration of life will be held the summer of 2022 in the Amesbury area with forthcoming information.

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