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Maine, News

On Dempsey Challenge weekend, a look at Maine’s high cancer rates

by Kendra Caruso September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

Experts say there are things you can do to reduce your risk.

Community, Maine, News

Dempsey Challenge kicks off, bringing hundreds to Lewiston

by Kendra Caruso September 20, 2025September 21, 2025

As of Saturday, the Dempsey Center had raised much of the $1.9 million fundraising goal.

Health, Local News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times

At age 78, Rumford woman sets the pace for cancer research fundraising

by Bruce Farrin September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Connie Venskus will participate virtually in the 26-mile Dana Farber Jimmy Fund Walk, all within 1.5 miles of her home.

Health, Maine, News

Dempsey Challenge to kick off Saturday with Patrick, new routes, a full ‘happiness meter’

by Kendra Caruso September 13, 2025September 15, 2025

The Dempsey Center ‘was absolutely, like, a light of hope, a beacon of hope in such a dark, upside-down time,’ says one cancer survivor.

Maine, News

You have Dempsey Challenge questions? We have answers.

by Kendra Caruso September 13, 2025September 22, 2025

Yes, Patrick will be there. That’s just the beginning.

Advertiser Democrat

Golf tournament to benefit Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

NORWAY — The Norway Country Club Ladies Golf Association is happy to announce the planning of its 12th annual Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament for Thursday, Aug. 14, at NCC. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit, located at 59 Winter St. in Norway, […]

Health, Leslie Bridgers, Maine

She always wanted to come to Maine. A diagnosis meant now or never.

by Leslie Bridgers May 30, 2025June 2, 2025

Hearing her story, Mainers stepped up to make the trip extra special.

Health, Maine, News

Former Maine lawmaker’s leukemia fight highlights national need for bone marrow donors

by Daniel Kool February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

If Maggie O’Neil can’t find a match among family members, she’ll have to turn to a global nonprofit that connects volunteer donors with patients. But finding a matching donor is often a difficult and lengthy process.