Where in the world is Patrick Dempsey? Lewiston, naturally

Unable to attend last year, the popular actor and racing car driver will be here this year, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been busy. Horror movie, anyone?

Sen. Rick Bennett’s ‘Four in the Forest’ trail run to benefit land trust

The Happy Moose Marathon takes place Sept. 23 on the Bennett family's woodland trail system.

Fundraising for new Augusta animal shelter remains $1 million short but donations could fill gap

A new Kennebec Valley Humane Society animal shelter is expected to be ready to open in November.

Homeschooling parents hold a yard sale

Several homeschooling parents put up items for sale, including books and other learning materials, to help raise money for their local homeschool cooperative.

Fundraiser May 20 for Chesterville playground

Unexpected costs mean more money is needed for installation of the new playground.

1920s murder mystery ‘solved’ at Oxford Hills fundraiser

Tickets to the Pink Feather Foundation's first major fundraising event, a 1920s themed murder mystery, sold out in just a few days.

Coach inspires businesses to bowl for fun, funds for kids

A year ago a handful of local businesses decided to spend a day bowling together. Now 32 teams are playing to benefit Cents for Kids, an Oxford Hills school district fund that helps students in need.

Roses are red, cockroaches go crunch: Waterville pet store ‘turns your ex into lunch’

Fish Tails Pet Emporium is cashing in on a nationwide trend: For a small fee on the week around Valentine's Day, customers can name a cockroach after an ex-partner and feed it to the store's 30-inch Savannah monitor lizard, Brutus.

Santa Sunday, 12/11, to benefit the River Fund

Raffle at Brooks Brothers to benefit families’ Christmas fund

"When we are counting the money afterward, and find 100 dollar bills, we look at each other with tears in our eyes. It's a nice feeling to know someone will benefit," said Sales Clerk Lori McPherson.