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Maine's Dick Johnson

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Chuck_igo

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Sad to share the news of the passing of Maine broadcast icon, Dick Johnson, last evening at the age of 69.Dick spent the better part of a half-century in radio, having done and seen it all... from jock to news reporter.his almost-40 years of service at WGAN (AM 560) in Portland alone is a testament to him and his talents.Dick was inducted into the Maine Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 2003, and was still actively working in and out of the WGAN newsroom: anchoring, reporting and awaiting the latest NASCAR news (his personal passion), up until he suffered a heart attack in January. He had made some positive steps on the road back over the past few months.I had the pleasure of knowing Dick for at least half his broadcast career. Great guy, infectious laugh.Maine, and radio, has lost a friend.Rest easy, Dickie.
 
He did have an infectious laugh.I absolutely loved working with Dick Johnson and learned a lot from him. What a passion for news. He always cheered me up and was incredibly supportive of me in what was my first real job. He wasn't just a great co-worker and newsman, he was a pal. I kept in touch with him since I left WGAN (he sent me a couple of adorable Christmas cards) and will miss him very much.Sonia Rincón
 
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