His book, “Making the Second Ghetto,” remains a touchstone for historians, sociologists and journalists.
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Johan van Hulst, who saved 600 Jewish kids, dies at 107
He was recognized by Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial center in Jerusalem for risking his life to save Jews during the Holocaust.
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Feature obituary: Robert Lothrop, 73, lobsterman out of Pine Point for 47 years
Mr. Lothrop was also a Scarborough town councilor for 12 years.
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Boston man renowned for his portrayal of Bozo the Clown dies at age 89
Frank Avruch also was a UNICEF ambassador and longtime TV personality who loved children and had a ‘heart of gold.’
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T. Berry Brazelton, doctor who challenged parents to read babies’ cues, dies
The pediatrician was behind the widely used Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale, which tests newborns’ responses to sound and light.
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Feature obituary: Derek Cressey, 37, Windham business owner and avid skier
Mr. Cressey died March 8 in a skiing accident in Colorado.
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John Boyd, milliner to royalty who smartened up their fashions, dies at 92
He is credited with helping turn the Princess of Wales into a fashion icon.
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New York Times runs obits for people it overlooked in the past
To mark International Women’s Day, The Times starts the new column with obituaries for 15 women.
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Sally Breen, 82, of Windham, longtime peace activist in Maine
She was a member of Peace Action Maine for more than 25 years and participated in numerous protests.
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Feature obituary: Bernard Larsen, 88, longtime owner of Moran’s Market in Portland
Mr. Larsen died Tuesday after a period of declining health.