REGION — Small businesses in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties are urged to take advantage of a new Economic Recovery Hub Grant Program launched by Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG) in partnership with the Department of Economic and Community Development. The goal of the Recovery Hub Grant program is to provide financial assistance to […]
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Stephens Memorial Hospital welcomes Dr. Kim Perreault as new Chief Medical Officer
NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kim Perreault as the new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Perreault will begin her new role on Feb. 5, and takes over for Dr. Ryan Knapp, who was recently promoted to the Vice President of Physician and Ambulatory Services for Stephens and MaineHealth […]
NSB ‘Pays it Forward’ to Cancer Resource Center
NORWAY — ‘To know that these funds are going to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine and that they will be used in such meaningful ways is so humbling. It will be transformational to people’s lives.” As Pat Weigel speaks about the award that bears her name, she is clearly still overwhelmed by the […]
Bank presents $20K to Bridgton Food Pantry
BRIDGTON — ‘The racks are pretty empty today,’ said Rick Brackett, as he walked through the Bridgton Food Pantry. ‘We had over 200 families just yesterday.’ ‘These produce coolers were emptied yesterday. Just emptied,’ said Penni Robbins. Rick and Penni are two of the many volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure that the local […]
Guthro joins Norway Savings Bank
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Dave Guthro as Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications Officer. Guthro joins the Bank’s marketing team, focusing on brand and business line promotion, communication strategy, community relations, paid and social media, and digital marketing. He will also serve as spokesman and primary […]
Local Realtors® give back
® AREA — As members of the Western Maine Council of the Mountains to Shore Board of Realtors®, local Realtors® are dedicated to community service and giving back to the areas they serve. Realtors® in Maine, under the umbrella of the Maine Association of Realtors®, frequently participate in charitable initiatives, sponsor local events, and support […]
Hancock Lumber welcomes new Chief People Officer
CASCO — Hancock Lumber announced today that Chief People Officer, Wendy Scribner, is set to retire in April, following nearly 40 years at the company. With her retirement scheduled, Team Hancock is excited to announce and welcome her successor, Anna Russo. After a career spanning nearly four decades and a range of roles, it’s hard […]
NSB teams up with SCORE Maine to help small businesses
PORTLAND — On February 14, small business owners and managers will have the opportunity to participate in a free online event that will explain how artificial intelligence (AI) can help them in their operations, from organization to accounting to social media management. ‘Beneficial workshops like this would not be possible without community sponsors. In this […]
Norway Savings Bank donates to library
NORWAY — To offer support to a beloved, 139-year-old institution, Norway Savings Bank was pleased to present Norway Memorial Library with a donation of $2,800 on Jan. 16 to assist in the replacement of the library’s roof. The contribution is being made to the library’s Annual Fund, which was set up in 2001 to enhance […]
NSB named ‘One of the Strongest Banks in the Nation’
NORWAY — BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s premier bank rating firm, is pleased to announce that Norway Savings Bank has earned the “Best of Bauer” distinction, reserved solely for banks that have earned and maintained Bauer’s 5-Star Rating for 25 years or longer. Norway Savings Bank has held the 5-Star Rating for 136 consecutive quarters (34 […]