LEWISTON — No one has ever accused Patrick Dempsey of lacking pizzazz. Just before sundown Friday, the leather-clad actor swept into Simard-Payne Memorial Park on a Harley-Davidson customized specifically for the event. As they often do when Dempsey rolls in, the crowd went wild. “I’ve never made an entrance like that before,” Dempsey told the […]
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Patrick Dempsey to be on ‘GMA Day’ Wednesday
LEWISTON — Patrick Dempsey, the actor, producer and race car driver whose namesake Dempsey Challenge is less than three days away, will appear on ABC’s “GMA Day” Wednesday. Dempsey is expected to talk about the two-day fundraising and the Dempsey Centers in Lewiston and South Portland, which are bolstered by the Challenge and provide free […]
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State to hear Brakey's complaint of fake signatures on opponent's petition
AUGUSTA (AP) — A Republican hoping to unseat U.S. Sen. Angus King is facing challenges about the veracity of his signatures he collected to qualify for the June primary. Maine Secretary of State Matt Dunlap says the state will hold a public hearing Thursday on the challenge against financial planner Max Linn filed by opponent […]
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Mt. Blue students, staff collect 32K pounds of food
FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue High School students and staff took “a bite out of hunger” when they collected the equivalent of 32,740 pounds of food to help those in need. The food went to the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn, which distributes it to local food pantries around the state to help address food […]
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Golfers come out for Davenport, Sr. Memorial Golf Challenge
PHILLIPS — The fifth Annual Gordon Davenport, Sr. Memorial Golf Challenge was held recently at Justafield in September. The annual event is organized by Winona Davenport in memory of her husband. Proceeds from the challenge benefit the Phillips Area Community Center (PACC). Nineteen players accepted the challenge and competed in five different events including: Over […]
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6th annual Dempsey Challenge named ‘the best event yet’
LEWISTON — Whether they walked, ran or cycled, hitting the pavement to fulfill pledge commitments was what motivated 3,871 participants in this weekend’s successful 6th annual Dempsey Challenge. The tally announced at closing ceremonies Sunday afternoon was “1.1 million and counting,” according to Aimee Arsenault, manager of special events and development at the Patrick Dempsey […]
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Activities are part of Paris Public Library reading challenge
PARIS — The Paris Public Library continues this summer its annual Reading Challenge and is also hosting a variety of fun and educational activities for children. Children are encouraged to read during the summer to maintain or improve their reading skills. To promote this effort, the library hosts an annual reading challenge for area youths. […]
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Residents challenge Hallowell water rate hike
HALLOWELL (AP) — The Hallowell Water District’s proposed 20 percent rate increase may be delayed by Maine utility regulators after a citizen-initiated challenge. The district proposed the hike last month, with district superintendent Dennis Kinney blaming it on the rising cost of keeping up with natural gas expansion in the city. The change would mean […]
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The Hot Corner: Dempsey’s devotion no surprise in these parts
While watching from the relative comfort of my recliner as another Dempsey Challenge was entered into the Lewiston-Auburn history books, I couldn’t help but think how lucky we are. Not because we receive annual, in-the-flesh visits from the affable actor. I mean, hey, Patrick seems like a true gentleman, and I guess he’s a good-looking […]
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Western Foothills Land Trust receives challenge grant
NORWAY — The Norway Savings Bank has presented a challenge grant to the Western Foothills Land Trust. On July 2, Karen Hakala, senior vice president of marketing, and Patricia Weigel, president of Norway Saving Bank, presented Lee Dassler and Bob Van Nest of the Western Foothills Land Trust a $5,000 challenge grant for the Trust’s […]