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FREEPORT—In 1974, concerned citizens in Freeport gathered together upon realizing some of their neighbors were struggling to attain basic necessities like food, heated homes, and even clothing. Operating out of a garage, the group began collecting and distributing items to those in need. Freeport Community Services (FCS) was born and, 50 years later, it’s evolved […]

GORHAM—It has become a labor of love and a beloved tradition at Great Falls Elementary School. A time in which the entire school, over 500 students spanning kindergarten to fifth grade as well as the staff, read the same book or author at the same time to build community and express a collective love for […]

NORWAY—Since 1971, Lakes Association of Norway (LAON) has dedicated itself to preserving the health and beauty of Norway’s four lakes: Sand Pond, Hobbs Pond, North Pond, and Lake Pennesseewassee. “We protect the lakes from harmful invasive plants and pollutants, monitor the overall health of each lake, and raise awareness on how to use the lakes […]

BRUNSWICK—Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Morrill and Christine MonteCalvo as market supervisors to serve the bank’s two Brunswick branches (83 Maine Street and 14 Gurnet Road) and Topsham branch (47 Topsham Fair Mall Road). Morrill has been a part of the Norway Savings team since 2021, most recently as […]

PORTLAND—It’s a story that began in the second hottest place in the United States and continued in one of the coldest, at least in the winter. But for Norway Savings Bank’s Keysha Wright, the disparate connection of Arizona and Maine is bridged by one unalterable constant in her life.   “Art is like an old friend […]

OXFORD HILLS—Viking FUNds, so named in honor of Oxford Hills’ beloved mascot, is a program that pays for field trips at elementary schools throughout MSAD #17, benefiting the students at schools in Norway, Oxford, West Paris, South Paris, Otisfield, Harrison, Hebron, and Waterford. It’s a transformative idea that Norway Savings is proud to have helped […]

NORWAY—“The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is a warm and welcoming organization making a real difference in the lives of many and is certainly deserving of assistance in honor of its mission and impact.” The words of Dan Walsh, President and CEO of Norway Savings Bank, summarize a relationship of support and gratitude that […]

NORWAY—Representatives from Norway Savings Bank presented Scott Vlaun, Executive Director of the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy, with a $5,000 check to benefit the Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative (NEHC) on October 10 (picture and caption below). Fittingly, the check presentation was held at the future home of the NEHC. In 2023, CEBE purchased 33 and […]

PORTLAND—For three decades, the Institute for Family-Owned Business (IFOB) has provided information, resources, and guidance to enable Maine’s business-owning families to prosper and achieve their fullest potential. Based in Portland, it’s an organization that helps family businesses better understand their unique challenges and how to appropriately address them. “The Institute has a vision of a […]