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NSB Completes $10,000 Commitment to Walker Memorial Hall in Bridgton
BRIDGTON—Preserved as a prime example of eclectic Queen Anne architecture from the late Victorian era, the Walker Memorial Hall has stood since 1892. Its three-story tower with belfry and stark gables rises from the southwest corner and stands tall over Highland Road in Bridgton as it has welcomed generations of residents and visitors through its […]
NSB Helping New Maine Stitching Academy “Sew” Connections and Possibility in Portland
PORTLAND—Through sewing lessons, sharing, and sensitivity, the Maine Stitching Academy is supporting the dreams of immigrant women to become a part of something bigger. “We believe in celebrating, advocating, and assisting women locally and globally to achieve independence through vocational training and community connection. Preparing women for a successful career helps lift them up, offers […]
NSB Extends Longtime Support of Tree Street Youth in Lewiston
LEWISTON—What began as a summer youth program established by two Bates College graduates in 2011 has grown into a benevolent community of people, programs, and partnerships that have encouraged leadership, learning, and exploration in thousands of Maine youth. “The youth of Lewiston and its surrounding areas are unlike any I have ever met,” said Julia […]
NSB Donates $1,500 to Community Little Theatre in Auburn
AUBURN—In 1941, sets were assembled, roles were filled, and lines were rehearsed for the first public performance of an energetic and joyful troupe at the new Community Little Theatre (CLT) on 30 Academy Street in Auburn. Over eight decades later, CLT is still providing outstanding and affordable entertainment to local residents and visitors while engaging […]
NSB Donates $2,024 to Yarmouth Area Nonprofits in Honor of Branch’s 15th Anniversary
YARMOUTH—Yarmouth is a town with a rich history of volunteerism and community engagement, cherished qualities that have created a welcoming environment for residents and tourists alike. “The town motto is ‘Our Latchstring Always Out’ which celebrates the citizenship and leadership that keeps Yarmouth a warm and inviting community of caring individuals,” said Maria Edwards, Branch […]
NSB Reaffirms Sponsorship of Wayside Food Programs in Portland
PORTLAND—Since 1986, Wayside Food Programs in Portland has been increasing access to nutritious foods for people in need throughout southern Maine while bringing people together in the process. “The work of Wayside strengthens our community through collaborative programming, partnerships, and volunteer opportunities. Our programs and these interactions are guided by an appreciation for our common […]
NSB Donates $5,000 to Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative
NORWAY—Pursuing the dream of healthy, sustainable communities based on renewable resources is what drives the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy (CEBE) to organize a variety of initiatives that aim to help the Western Foothills realize its potential. “The Western Foothills of Maine are well-equipped to serve as a model for other communities in the transition […]
Over a Million Calls Later, the “Smiling Voice” of NSB’s Liz Dickerson Still Bright as Ever
NORWAY—“Good morning! Thank you for calling Norway Savings Bank. How may I direct your call?” The first time Liz Dickerson cheerily said those words, she was at a switchboard. “Now I answer through a computer!” Liz is a Customer Care Center support specialist at Norway Savings Bank who has spent over 25 years serving as […]
NSB Offering Support to Relocation of Historic Tea House to Saco River Theatre Campus in Buxton
BUXTON—As you drive along Salmon Falls Road, it appears out of nowhere, set on the banks of the Saco River and surrounded by private homes in a quiet, bucolic Buxton neighborhood. Built in the late 19th century as a Universalist chapel, Saco River Theatre has, for the last 33 years, enriched the community as a […]
NSB Completes $25,000 Commitment to Save the Barn at Hurricane Valley Farm in Falmouth
FALMOUTH—Farm fields extending to the forest edge, miles of mowed grassy trails, and a timber-frame New England barn are all visible on a 62-acre spread off of Gray Road in Falmouth, offering a picturesque southern Maine vista that would fit suitably on a postcard. But what the view contains in natural beauty is matched by […]
