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LEWISTON—Over the last century, the brick building on 31 Maple Street in Lewiston has served as a social club, an automotive garage, and even a stylish movie house. That iteration, when it was named the Ritz Theater, quickly became a venue that drew moviegoers of all ages, including a young Stephen King. Today, the historic […]

OXFORD—Last September, 64 men and women from around New England, Canada, and beyond gathered to roll logs, throw axes, cut with chainsaws, and compete in other events. Equal parts impressive and unforgettable, it’s a scene known as Woodsmen’s Day at Oxford County Fair, a tradition that honors and celebrates the forestry industry while providing a […]

BRIDGTON—Camaraderie and a love of sport can be found in the wide smiles and high fives displayed by the hundreds of local children who have benefited from the Western Maine Youth Athlete Support Association (WMYASA) through the years. Norway Savings Bank has been a longtime, major supporter of the association, which allows youngsters in the […]

LEWISTON—In 1984, Mennonite missionaries saw the downtrodden, struggling Munjoy Hill community in Portland and responded by opening up a teen center in the basement of a local church. The basement had been used as a root cellar in the past, and since that day, has adorned the name of an organization from which hopes and […]

BRUNSWICK—Over the last 14 years, hundreds of thousands of visitors to The Gathering Place in Brunswick have been warmly welcomed with the offer of safety, help, companionship, and hope. The organization offers a daytime shelter at its location on 5 Tenney Way (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to […]

HARRISON—It stands as a visible reminder of the past, a throwback to a setting that serves as an important thread of the fabric of western Maine. Dating back to 1847, Scribner’s Mill, originally a sash sawmill building, has stood on its undisturbed site, with six other restored structures. The scene features artifacts from over the […]

PORTLAND—Norway Savings Bank recently delivered a $20,000 contribution to the University of Southern Maine Foundation, part of a multi-year commitment to support the McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, the new hub of the university’s Portland campus. “We’re so pleased to have been designated a ‘Founding Sponsor’ of the center by USM,” said Dan […]

DENMARK—In recognition and support of their dedication to providing performing arts experiences, opportunities, and memories to people of all ages, Denmark Arts Center and Lake Region Community Theatre were recent recipients of $1,000 donations from Norway Savings Bank. The Denmark Arts Center on West Main Street has inspired joy and celebrated creativity for decades. “The […]

SOUTH PORTLAND—For more than a century, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine has provided youth development programs in a safe place to learn, have fun, and develop skills and interests that can last a lifetime. The organization’s mission is to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as responsible, productive, […]