Norway Savings Bank responds to matching grant to support Rufus Porter Museum
Norway, Maine – History is what makes up who we are and where we stand. Without history where would we be? The Rufus Porter Museum is a prime example of local history. Thanks to the 19th-century wall murals and building construction from the 18th century, the museum can tell us a story without words. With their “On the Move” campaign in full swing, the museum is almost ready to move the “Nathan Church House” from its current location of 67 North Street to 121 Main Street, in the heart of Bridgton’s downtown. The red cape will cost approximately $10 per foot to move. Norway Savings Bank donated $5,000 to help with the move.
The museum recently received a matching grant from the Ham Foundation but first they must raise $38,000 before receiving the grant funds. “Board members from the Rufus Porter Museum happily receive a generous donation to the museum’s “On the Move” campaign from Norway Savings Bank. The donation nearly makes the first phase of our campaign complete. This exciting step will be the third, and hopefully last, move of the 228-year history of Bridgton’s Church House,” states Martha Cummings, Museum Director and Curator.
With $8,000 remaining to reach their goal, we encourage everyone to help keep the Rufus Porter Museum “On the Move”! Donations can be made on the museum’s website or sent to PO Box 544, Bridgton, ME 04009. Learn more at www.rufusportermuseum.org.
Norway Savings Bank employees present a donation to the director and board members of the Rufus Porter Museum at the soon to be location of the Nathan Church House on Main Street in Bridgton. Back Row (L-R) Beth Cossey, Margaret Lindsey-Sanborn, Barbara Yates Front Row (L-R) Judy Graham, Diane Barth, Ginny Eilertson, Deb Fitts, Therese Johnson, Executive Director Martha Cummings, Vincent Osgood, Erin Nelson.
About Norway Savings Bank
Founded in 1866, Norway Savings Bank is a leading mutual banking and financial services company headquartered in Norway, Maine. As of June 30, 2016, Norway Savings Bank had $1.060 billion in total assets and provides financial services to over 38 thousand households throughout western and southern Maine. Norway Savings Bank has 24 branch locations and operates divisions in asset management, personal banking and business banking. In 2016, Norway Savings Bank was honored as one of the Best Banks to Work For by American Banker and Best Companies Group as well as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine. In 2013, Norway Savings Bank received the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence and has been recognized as one of the healthiest companies in America by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) as a two-time Gold-Level Well Workplace award recipient. BauerFinanical has designated 5-Star Norway Savings Bank the “Best of Bauer” for earning and maintaining its highest 5-star rating for 25 continuous years or longer. For more information, visit www.norwaysavingsbank.com.
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