LEWISTON — As the Dempsey Challenge gets underway, police and city officials have safety in mind. With the horrors of Las Vegas still fresh in everyone’s thoughts, police say the officers patrolling the local event will be on the lookout for any kind of problems. “The officers will remain vigilant and observant during their detail,” […]
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Dempsey Center offers help for body and mind
LEWISTON — Carrie Whitmore of Auburn was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2015, and her first thought was how she would break the news to her daughters, ages 5 and 7 at the time. “Once we had a plan and knew what we were doing, we went straight to the Dempsey Center,” Whitmore said. […]
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Winner of the 2017 Amanda Dempsey Award has iron will to live
LEWISTON — On June 16, 2008, 40-year-old Christina Parrish was told she had six months to live, because of stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Even after months of not feeling well, the news hit her like a freight train. “I was completely floored,” Parrish said. “I was in denial. I knew my doctor had to be wrong. […]
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'Fast Freddie' surprises students with free bikes
Four-time U.S. National Road Race champion Freddie Rodriguez gets hugs from students after they realized they were getting free bicycles at the Renaissance School in Auburn on Thursday. “Fast Freddie” Rodriguez provided 27 new bicycles and bike helmets for students through the Fast Freddie Foundation and help from Dennis Richardson of Turner. Rodriguez is in […]
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Where's Patrick Dempsey this weekend?
Patrick Dempsey signs autographs for an enthusiastic crowd before the start of the 2015 Dempsey Challenge in Lewiston. The challenge is a walk, run and ride fundraiser for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing, a facility created to support people fighting cancer. LEWISTON — If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of […]
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2017: Bates College dishwasher raises $105,000 for the Dempsey Challenge
LEWISTON — David Gervais is a dishwasher at the Bates College Commons. He’s worked in the college’s kitchens for 39 years, since graduating from Lewiston High School. He’s also a Dempsey Challenge fundraiser. A very good one. Gervais is consistently one of the event’s top fundraisers, taking home the prize for several years in a […]
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George Vooris: On a mission to raise money for the Dempsey Center
George Vooris from Naples and his wife, Janis, at last year’s Dempsey Challenge. Three years ago, in his first year at the challenge, Vooris raised $210. This year he raised $17,825. LEWISTON — After nearly 18 months of crippling arthritis and psoriasis, George Vooris was finally able to move. In 2015, the then-55-year-old celebrated by […]
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Patrick Dempsey: All over the place now, here in two weeks
LEWISTON — Right now, actor Patrick Dempsey is everywhere. On the cover of “People” magazine. Chatting with Jimmy Kimmel on late-night TV. Sharing the spotlight with other famous TV doctors in a popular commercial. Starring in the long-awaited movie “Bridget Jones’s Baby” that opened Friday. And soon, he’ll be in our backyard. The 8th annual […]
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Great work, Dempsey volunteers
My daughter, Marena, and I were fortunate enough to ride in the Dempsey Challenge on Oct. 18. I am writing to express my thanks to the awesome volunteer force, and the people of Lewiston in general. I recently lost my step-mother to lung cancer. I have done a bunch of walks and bike rides through […]
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Chilled participants hang on for Dempsey challenge farewell
LEWISTON — The Dempsey Challenge saw a late end this year because of unseasonably cold conditions, but that didn’t stop the 1,168 riders who came out Sunday to help raise money for cancer research. The Farewell Ceremony took place at 3:30 in the center Simard-Payne Memorial Park. Patrick Dempsey, who normally gives the farewell, had […]