A version of this article appears in print on , Section B, Page 12 of the New York edition with the headline: Richard N. Winfield, 91, Who Protected Press Freedom.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Elizabeth Lord of Boothbay; daughter Elizabeth Lord Powers of York; son Richard Lord of Harpswell and grandchildren Kate Lord and Ben Lord.

York’s new lord mayor has said he feels the weight of history on his shoulders after being appointed to the centuries’ old office.