The 9th annual Commit to Get Fit 5K run and Harvest Walk, which began at Simard-Payne Memorial Park, was rerouted because of the heavy police presence on Oxford Street.
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Riders eager to roll on final day of Dempsey Challenge
By midday Sunday, the donation total was nearly at the goal of $1.6 million, coming in at $1.576 million, according to Dempsey Challenge officials.
Dempsey Challenge a commitment with a purpose for participants
Walkers and runners from Lewiston and cities across the country come to Simard Payne Park for Day 2 of the Dempsey Challenge.
Patrick Dempsey to attend Dempsey Challenge virtually this year
The actor and race car driver is in Italy shooting the movie “Ferrari.”
Dempsey Challenge prepares for 14th year supporting those with cancer
Buckfield-born Patrick Dempsey will be in Lewiston-Auburn for the fundraiser.
Last launch scrubbed on third and final day of the Great Falls Balloon Festival
After five successful balloon launches over the weekend, the wind proved to be too much for the last scheduled launch Sunday evening.
The balloon chase: A pursuit, a palpable excitement and a landing as soft as the takeoff
At the Great Falls Balloon Festival, the land-based crew members try to guess where their pilot wants to land the balloon.
Great Falls Balloon Festival continues to soar on its second day
A parade, live music, vendors and balloons, plenty of balloons, highlighted the festival’s return after being grounded the past two years.
Pit bull advocates work with ‘bully breeds’ and ‘blockheads’
Animal Tales: Two organizations are dedicated to fostering and finding forever homes for pit bulls and other maligned dogs throughout Maine.
Mexico man arrested in shooting death of stepson
Police: Thomas Tellier, 52, charged with murder in fatal shooting Saturday on Intervale Avenue in Mexico.