Diane Madden, Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine’s executive director, and Norway artist Peter Herley. Contributed photo

Norway artist and sculptor Peter Herley recently gifted one of his original paintings to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, to be hung in the center’s new office space at 59 Winter St.

Herley, a member of the Western Maine Art Group, is known throughout the country for his vivid, bright, contemporary art pieces.

The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is a non-profit organization embracing anyone affected by cancer in a community that offers hope and caring through support, education, and concepts in healthy living.

The center offers free programs, complementary therapies, weekly virtual classes, travel assistance, support groups and comfort items, not wanting anyone to face cancer alone.