PARIS — Working with teachers to provide clothing and accessories to students in need has made the Pink Feather Foundation an invaluable part of MSAD #17 and RSU #16. “The organization was founded on the belief that fulfilling these basic needs at no cost would immediately improve students’ lives and allow them to be […]

  BRIDGTON — A Bridgton Hospital nurse is this year’s recipient of the Winnie Moore Award. Janette Laplante, RN, who is a nurse leader at Bridgton, was recognized for exemplifying leadership, mentorship, and commitment to caring for the Lakes Region community. She was selected by a committee, and the nomination letter reads, in part: Janette […]

NORWAY — Have you taken a scenic photo in Maine or New Hampshire that makes you proud? Enter your photo in the Norway Savings Bank Scenic Photo Contest for a chance to win $250 and have it included in the NSB 2026 desk calendar. The contest, which runs through Friday, June 6, is open to […]

NORWAY — Who knew a Portland power outage in 2019 would lead to a dream and the building of a community in the name of celebrating the arts years later in Norway? “The power went out when we were holding a pop-up art show in my apartment, but we rented a generator and kept the […]

  OXFORD HILLS — “The future benefits of supporting a program that helps young people in rural areas discover passions and purposes while raising academic performance are beyond measure for Maine and beyond.” Anyone slightly familiar with the NorthStar 4-H Youth Mentoring Program knows that the words of Dan Walsh, President and CEO of Norway […]

PARIS — In honor of National Volunteer Month this April, UScellular is recognizing its associates who go above and beyond to support their communities. Valerie Foss of Paris was one of 10 UScellular associates who have been awarded the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award by the Office of the President of the United States for […]