Background
Neavoll, George Franklin was born on August 20, 1938 in Lebanon, Oregon, United States. Son of Jesse Hunter and Mazie Maude (Meyer) Neavoll.
Neavoll, George Franklin was born on August 20, 1938 in Lebanon, Oregon, United States. Son of Jesse Hunter and Mazie Maude (Meyer) Neavoll.
Bachelor of Science, University Oregon, 1965.
Reporter, photographer, Lebanon Express, 1969-1970; state editor, Idaho State Journal, Pocatello, 1970-1972; editorial writer, The Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1972-1975; editorial writer, Detroit Free Press, 1975-1978; editorial page editor, The Wichita (Kansas) Eagle, 1978-1991; editorial page editor, Portland (Maine) Press Herald, Maine Sunday Telegram, since 1991.
Volunteer Peace Corps, India, 1967-1969. Board councilors Save-the-Redwoods League, since 1980. Member Inter American Press Association (board directors since 1985, Jamaica Daily Gleaner award 1985), American Society Newspaper Editors, National Conference Editorial Writers, Society Professional Journalists, National Press Club, Cumberland Club.
Married Laney Lila Hunter Hough, June 21, 1969 (deceased November 2000). Married Joanne Darlen MacRoberts, May 4, 2002.