MINOT — The Wellness Team at Minot Consolidated School hosted a session on Laughter Yoga, led by Mary Dempsey, with help from Anthea Thorpe and Dr. Paul Brooks. It was part of the team’s effort this year to inspire students and staff members in make healthier choices. Among the programs were a step challenge and a […]
Mary Dempsey
Posted inBethel, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills
Mary Dempsey new leader of Norway cancer center
Mary Dempsey is the new executive director of the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine in Norway. She previously worked for the Dempsey Center, founded by her family, including brother Patrick Dempsey. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal) NORWAY — Less than six months after she left the Dempsey Center in Lewiston, Mary Dempsey has become the head of […]
advertisement
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Mary Dempsey leaves Dempsey Center
LEWISTON — Mary Dempsey, sister of actor Patrick Dempsey, has left the cancer center she helped found. Dempsey left last month, just before the center formally separated from Central Maine Healthcare to become its own nonprofit. She had been serving as community services coordinator. Dempsey said Thursday that when the center was about to become independent, […]
Posted inBusiness
Dempsey earns honorary degree
LEWISTON — Mary Dempsey, assistant director of The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing, received an honorary doctor of public service degree from Saint Joseph’s College at the school’s 102nd Commencement on Saturday, May 9. Dempsey, along with her brother, Patrick, founded the Dempsey Center in 2008 in collaboration with Central Maine Medical […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
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 […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Emerge comes out a success
2014 Emerge Film Festival Awards Best Feature: “Ink & Steel” Best Short: “Possum” Best Documentary: “A Place of Truth” Best Director: “Leaving Circadia” Best in Festival: “Leaving Circadia” Best Student Film: “Story of a Fighter” Verizon People’s Choice: “Leaving Circadia” LEWISTON — It’s a story worthy of a Hollywood script. A 13-year-old girl dreams of […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Dempsey tells U.S. Senate committee of frustration with cancer trials
, sister of Maine native and nationally renowned actor Patrick Dempsey, said Wednesday at a U.S. Senate committee hearing on cancer research that it’s important to treat the entire person, not just the disease. Dempsey said she often refers to the “head-to-toe” approach, which is a holistic way of looking at a cancer patient. “Taking […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston cancer center director to speak at U.S. Senate hearing
The sister of nationally renowned actor and Maine native Patrick Dempsey is expected to testify Wednesday at a U.S. Senate committee hearing on cancer research. Mary Dempsey, assistant director and co-founder of The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing in Lewiston, in partnership with Central Maine Medical Center, was invited to speak by […]