LEWISTON — Three weeks before the start of classes at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Dalton Bouchles’ headaches worsened. A doctor discovered that the 18-year-old’s vision was waning in one eye. Later came a CT scan, an emergency meeting with a doctor and his diagnosis: He had a brain tumor. Almost two years later, surgery has eradicated […]
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P. Lavalliere: A calming atmosphere
I was at a good place in my life — a beautiful wife, home, summer camp, a great job and was living the good all-American life. Then tragedy — I was diagnosed with cancer. I am only 48 years old. It seemed like a death sentence. Life was spinning out of control. The only thing […]
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And they’re off: Thousands walk, run for Dempsey Challenge on Saturday
LEWISTON — It took nine minutes for thousands of people to stream across the starting line early Saturday morning under brightening skies for the start of the fifth annual Dempsey Challenge. From a nearby stage, actor Patrick Dempsey cheered, waved and declared it “good to be home.” While the fundraising total won’t be announced until […]
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Dempsey Challenge kicks off with marketplace fundraiser
LEWISTON — Here’s what it sounded like when the Dempsey Challenge Weekend got off the ground. “Oh, that’s tasty,” cooed a woman sampling a sushi roll from Sea 40. “Oh, that’s just delicious.” “Well, there,” declared a woman who just bought a big heap of jams and jellies. “I guess my Christmas shopping is officially […]
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Local quilting group to donate quilts to local, national groups
RUMFORD — A local quilting group is attempting to pay it forward by donating hand-crafted quilts to several different groups, including an Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The Rumford Area Quilters, a quilting group that meets once a month, attempt to donate as many quilts as they can “at least once or twice a year,” […]
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Young professionals gather at Dempsey Center
LEWISTON — Young professionals gathered at The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing on Tuesday evening for support and networking. According to Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area Chairperson Kelly David, the After Hours event is the fourth mixer this year, following venues at Baxter Brewing, the Hilton Garden Inn and Benoit’s […]