BRIDGTON — Seth Rabinowitz, CRNA, a nurse anesthetist at Bridgton Hospital, is this year’s winner of the Winnie R. Moore Award. The Winnie R. Moore Award was established to recognize clinical nursing excellence. Recipients exemplify qualities such as leadership, mentorship, and commitment to caring for the Lakes Region. It’s named after Winnie Moore, RN, who […]
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NSB delivers $40K check to Avesta Housing
PORTLAND — Representatives from Norway Savings Bank proudly delivered a check for $40,000 to Avesta Housing in Portland on Wednesday, May 1, part of a multi-year commitment by the bank to an organization that continues to accelerate the creation of much-needed low and moderate-income housing across Maine. “The greatest burden of the affordable housing […]
Safe Voices promotes Austin to Executive Director
AREA — Safe Voices is happy to announce that Executive Director Elise Johansen will be succeeded by the agency’s current Director of Programs, Rebecca Austin, when Johansen steps down in June. Austin has been with the agency for 15 years, beginning first as an advocate based in Franklin County and most recently leading the programmatic […]
Central Maine welcomes patients of St. Mary’s oncology closure
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) welcomes patients of St. Mary’s oncology practice following last week’s announcement that St. Mary’s Health System is not accepting new patients, beginning April 1. The Central Maine Healthcare Oncology Institute offers comprehensive cancer care treatment for central Maine, including surgical, medical, and radiation oncology, as well as reconstructive surgery […]
NSB team members changing lives of youth
NORWAY — The second graders at Guy E. Rowe Elementary School in Norway implore their teacher to let them continue the game they’re playing that, on its surface is about making pizzas but, underneath, is teaching them foundational financial skills that could last a lifetime. In the front of the classroom, Sarah Porter, Retail Talent […]
In advance of Earth Day, NSB lauded for sustainability
NORWAY – Across the nation, organizations are taking steps to reduce their negative impacts on the environment – this is no different at Norway Savings Bank. Moving to a paperless workplace and using more solar energy are two major initiatives at the Bank. In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Norway Savings received an […]
NSB team members help Community Concepts
PARIS — The word count in the list of resources offered by Community Concepts number in the thousands, but it’s still towered over by the amount of western Maine people who are served by the benevolent organization each year. “The need in many places is overwhelming, from toddler beds to financial guidance and just about […]
Norway Savings appoints Garza as VP, Loan Op. Mgr.
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Beth Garza has been named Vice President and Loan Operations Manager. In her new role, Garza will manage the Loan Operations team, which is comprised of the Retail Loan Center and Loan Servicing team. ‘Beth is known for her dedication, her coaching and mentoring, and […]
Trailblazer Roadmap initiative seeks input
STATE — According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation contributes $3.3 billion to Maine’s economy – nearly 4% of the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In an effort to grow Maine’s outdoor recreation economy over the next 10 years, a collaboration of industry, communities, government, and higher education organizations joined forces to […]
NSB proud to support Alan Day Community Garden
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 […]