NORWAY — Volunteers at the Progress Center have been making heart and neck pillows, bags, rice packs and port protectors for those impacted by cancer. The program began in 2015 and Cancer Resource Center Coordinator Sherri Otterson has shown them how to stuff pillows, fill rice packs and sew. The center has given away more […]
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Progress Center in Norway to hold third annual run/walk on Oct. 28
The Progress Center in Norway will host its third annual “Wicked Weird and Totally Freaky Trick or Treat Trot by the Lake” 10K and 5K run/walk on Saturday, Oct. 28, according to development manager Miranda Ward. Five of last year’s costumed entrants pose for a photo. NORWAY — The Progress Center will host its third […]
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Progress Center administrator retiring
NORWAY — Priscilla Burnette, a longtime administrative assistant at the Progress Center, will retire next month from the job that she said became a passion. From involvement in the building of a community kitchen in 2011 to the dedication of the Matthew Record Memorial Park and Trail and hosting a top U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
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Spring Fling online auction to benefit Progress Center
RUMFORD — A Spring Fling! online auction is under way to benefit the Consumer Activity Fund for The Progress Center. Many individuals supported by the center have little spending money. The fund was established to provide them with the financial resources needed to participate in activities. The auction is running through Saturday, May 10, and […]
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Progress Center auction drawing good response
NORWAY — Bids are already pouring in for the Progress Center’s online auction Jan. 22 to Feb. 5 to benefit its community kitchen. “It’s a good way to get the word out and get participation from a lot of different people,” Priscilla Burnette of the Progress Center said. Auction items have been donated by the […]
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Progress Center dedicates trail, park to clients who passed away
NORWAY — The Matthew Record Memorial Park and Trail was dedicated Friday morning in a ceremony at the Progress Center attended by dozens of his family and friends. Record, the son of Jean and Merle Record, owners of Record Lumber and Record Building Supply, was a client of the Progress Center for many years before […]
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Local farmers hear from federal agriculture official
NORWAY — Passage of the Farm Bill will be critical to ensure the continuation of small farms across Maine and the country, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Edward Avalos told a group of local farmers Friday morning. “It’s not fair for Congress to keep farmers and ranchers hostage,” he said. “If Congress […]
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The Progress Center: Direct support professionals to be honored week of Sept. 8
PARIS — On July 31, led by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution designating the week beginning Sept. 8 as National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. This year’s resolution marks the sixth consecutive year of recognition by the U.S. Senate for this essential workforce. “Direct […]