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Norway Savings Donates $1,500 to “Life-Saving” Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland
WESTBROOK— Animals arrive at the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) from around Maine and across the country, but regardless of where they started, each finds medical assistance, safe shelter, and kindness upon their arrival thanks to a staff and volunteers driven by a staunch commitment to care. “It’s an incredible thing to see. […]
From Angola to Maine, NSB’s Sedrina Rodrigues Personifying Perseverance
SOUTH PORTLAND—“It has been, and continues to be, quite a journey.” Perseverance. Webster’s Dictionary lists its meaning as “persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.” That must be the dictionary Sedrina Manuela Sambo Rodrigues used. Sedrina is a Customer Relations Representative at Norway Savings Bank’s South Portland branch where she is […]
NSB Donates $6,000 to Detert Trail Expansion Project in Norway
NORWAY—Just two miles from Main Street, Shepard’s Farm Preserve is a beloved destination for runners, walkers, bikers, and families who utilize a multi-use trail to exercise in the natural beauty of western Maine. Set within the preserve is a half-mile, universally accessible loop called Detert Trail that attracts individuals with mobility challenges, adults pushing strollers, […]
NSB Contributes $1,000 to The Iris Network in September; Supportive Partnership Extends Nearly Two Decades
PORTLAND—Since 1905, The Iris Network has helped people in Maine with vision impairment or blindness attain and maintain independence, community integration, and self-direction. “Losing vision can be one of life’s most difficult and challenging experiences,” said Dr. David Barnwell, Executive Director of Portland-based organization. “Working on behalf of Maine citizens so they can remain engaged […]
NSB Donates $1,000 to “Monkstoberfest” and Student Life at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
STANDISH—The shore of Sebago Lake will provide visitors with a taste of Munich on Saturday, October 5, thanks to “Monkstoberfest,” one of the most popular annual events hosted at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine each year. “Monkstoberfest” is a festive Oktoberfest celebration with an SJC twist, and is part of Homecoming Weekend at Saint Joseph’s […]
NSB Contributes $2,500 to The Public Theatre in Lewiston
LEWISTON—Nearly 100 years ago, a local social club purchased the old brick building on 31 Maple Street, then an automotive garage, and turned its ground floor into a stylish movie house. The Ritz Theater, as it was named, quickly became a venue that drew countless moviegoers of all ages, including a young Stephen King. A […]
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 […]
