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BRIDGTON —“We serve kids and families in financially stressed households who are largely invisible in our communities and have a lack of readiness for kindergarten. For seven years, we’ve been working to change that.” The words of Hilary Harper-Wilcoxen provide a concise description of the work of Team Long Run, but hardly scratch the surface […]

LEWISTON—For over 30 years, the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) has served as far more than just an organization that helps immigrants in Maine improve their legal status. It has fought for just and humane laws and policies affecting immigrants, offered compassion and respect to tens of thousands of immigrants from more than 150 countries, […]

NORWAY—“What I love about the Alan Day Community Garden is that it is a little piece of Eden right in the center of Norway,” said Tina Merritt. “It is a place where you can go to plant seeds and cultivate life! This is an exceptional gift for those who do not have the means or […]

SOUTH PARIS—Inspired by visits to ornamental gardens in his young adulthood, Bernard McLaughlin broke ground at his family homestead in 1936, choosing unique plants as he planned his garden and earning the nickname “The Dean of Maine Gardeners” along the way. He happily invited the public to visit his beautiful space in gratitude for their […]

PORTLAND—At its core, the sport of squash can be defined as hitting a ball off a wall. But what is happening at Portland Community Squash (PCS) is anything but simple. It is a non-profit community center eliminating barriers for more than 300 families from 30 countries. “Squash is the hook,” said Barrett Takesian, Executive Director […]

NEWRY—With a mission of providing equipment, guidance, and smiles to adults and children with disabilities, Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation has offered adaptive sports, inclusion, and joy to thousands since its inception in 1982. Based in Bethel, Maine Adaptive utilizes the beautiful landscape and terrain of our state to nurture the athletic and recreational passions […]

AUGUSTA—“I’m very proud to recognize Norway Savings. I want them to understand the significance of their recent recognition, and it’s my pleasure to congratulate them.” The words of Representative Sawin Millett (R-Waterford) were followed by a standing ovation by the Maine House of Representatives for the representatives of Norway Savings Bank seated in the gallery […]

In recent years, Norway Savings Bank has discovered changes in branch activity and banking habits in the post-pandemic world. An increasing number of customers are utilizing our online and mobile banking platforms which has led to less foot traffic in our branches, particularly on Saturdays. After careful consideration, four NSB branches will no longer be […]

AUBURN—For survivors of domestic abuse and violence, asking for help is only the beginning. “She just held my hand while I told her everything” is how one domestic abuse survivor described her initial meeting with a Safe Voices advocate. The survivor and the advocate worked together to find resources that would help her start over […]