LEWISTON — Have you ever heard Patrick Dempsey beat-box? Kindly, the well-known actor may want to stick to his day job. But that was all right with the crowd as the 2019 Dempsey Challenge got rolling early Saturday morning. A large group of runners and walkers who gathered at Simard-Payne Memorial Park were treated to […]
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‘We walk for those who can’t.’ Dempsey Challenge kicks off
The annual event was started by actor Patrick Dempsey, a Buckfield native, in honor of his mother, Amanda, who died of cancer.
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Two men injured in Lewiston stabbing
Two males, who police declined to identify Saturday, were dropped off at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston on Friday night.
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Magical, musical pop-up restaurant searching for a place after Pownal site falls through
The restauranteurs have bids on multiple locations in Brunswick, Portland, South Portland and Lewiston.
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Lewiston teen to be tried as adult in Donald Giusti’s death
Emmanuel Nkurunziza, who turned 18 this year, reportedly threw a rock during the brawl that hit the head of a Lewiston man who later died from his injuries.
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Grateful Brunswick mother, son prepare for Dempsey Challenge
The fundraiser will be held Saturday and Sunday and will include running, walking and cycling events, as well as entertainment, food, beer and wine and a children’s fun zone at Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.
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Golden holds roundtable on ending lead crisis in Maine
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, who recently announced a bill meant to eliminate major sources of lead exposure nationwide within five years, held a roundtable discussion Saturday afternoon to talk about additional ways to solve the lead paint problem in Maine.
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Bates College professor at forefront of science of memory
Andrew Kennedy’s research has shown the potential to eventually advance the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions affecting memory.
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Transient admits to 2018 assault in Lewiston
A witness told police that Timothy Lamothe was a friend of Donald Giusti, 38, who died from injuries sustained during the June 2018 melee.
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Lewiston may ban smoking in all city parks
Some officials would like it extended to well-traveled downtown areas as well.