PORTLAND (AP) — Maine’s largest environmental advocacy organization has begun accepting registrations for its sixth annual cold-water ocean plunge and 5-kilometer run to raise money in the name of climate change. The Natural Resources Council of Maine says the registration fee for its Polar Bear Dip and Polar Bear Dash is $30 until Nov. 15, […]
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5K benefit run/walk being held for MVHS Athletic Booster member
RUMFORD — The Mountain Valley Athletic Boosters will be holding a 5K benefit run/walk for member Denise Garcia at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Hosmer Field. Leanne Virgin, a member of the Mountain Valley Athletic Boosters, said that Garcia, who has been an active member for six years, was recently diagnosed with cancer and […]
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Local woman organizes run to fight obesity
PARIS — After giving birth to her son last May, Rachael Follansbee committed to changing her life. She changed her diet and started working out. Her goal: Get from 210 pounds to 150. Now, at a lean 135 pounds, Follansbee, 31, is feeling better than she ever has, and she has a newfound drive to […]
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Upcoming CROP walk aims to raise money to eradicate hunger
BETHEL — The West Parish Congregational Church will participate again in the eighth annual CROP walk at noon Sunday, Oct. 6, to help raise money to eradicate hunger globally and locally. CROP stands for Communities Respond to Overcome Poverty. Church member Jane Chandler said the walk attempts to raise money for Church World Service. The […]
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LA Half Marathon and 5K: Runners round Lake Auburn
AUBURN — Kaydence Gibson has lofty goals for herself as a runner. After completing her third 5-kilometer race Sunday at the Lake Auburn Half Marathon and 5K, the 7-year old from Lewiston had big plans for her running future. “I’m going to leave Mom in the dust,” Gibson said with a smile. She almost did […]
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5K, bottle drive on the horizon for Black Mountain
RUMFORD — Black Mountain will host a 5K fun run and walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Hosmer Field to raise money for the recreation facility. The fun run, which is called Hit the Track for Black, will begin at 8 a.m., with registration opening at 7 a.m. Entry fee is $25, and […]