PORTLAND — When the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute was formed in 2015, the request to support its important mission and purpose was met quickly with affirmation and gratitude by Norway Savings Bank. ‘We’re proud to be considered a founding member company by the Institute,’ said Dan Walsh, President and CEO of Norway Savings Bank. […]
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OH Bridge results
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club met on Friday, March 8, and announced the following Bridge winners: In first place were Theresa O’CLair of Lewiston and Mike Quinn of Otisfield; and tied for second were: Marta Clements of Bryant Pond and Hazel Glazier of Norway; BJ and Steve Cavicchi of Bridgton; and Rosemarie […]
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SeniorsPlus offers free art program for dementia
REGION — SeniorsPlus, Western Maine’s designated Area Agency on Aging, is bringing back Opening Minds through Art (OMA), a program that strives to bring joy, art, and pride to people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s in our community. Through a series of classes, OMA engages people with dementia in creating free-wheeling art. OMA classes will […]
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NSB commits to Maine rural youth
BRYANT POND — Cohorts of students from Bethel and surrounding towns have arrived at Bryant Pond in recent years to participate in a pilot program that aims to expand horizons, increase self-resilience, and showcase leadership skills for young people in rural communities. It’s a program that has seen its impact and success continue to grow. […]
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Extension hosts preseason tree fruit meeting
STATE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting the 2024 Preseason Tree Fruit Meeting from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 19 at the University of Southern Maine/Lewiston Auburn College, Room 170, 51 Westminster St. The event provides insights and information to tree fruit growers in the region. Participants will have the opportunity to […]
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MaineCF scholarship available to student leaders
STATE — Graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership skills are encouraged to apply for the Chet Jordan Leadership Award at the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Eligible applicants are pursuing post-secondary study for a certificate or undergraduate degree within the University of Maine System, Maine Community College System, Maine Maritime Academy, and all vocational […]
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The Table announces schedule
NORWAY — The Table has announced its upcoming schedule: Free Breakfast: Every Saturday at 8:30 a.m., the Table puts on a free breakfast at the Norway Grange. Everyone is invited to join us for a delicious breakfast and wonderful fellowship. We are currently seeking volunteers who are interested in being on a breakfast team for […]
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NSB donates $2,500 to Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute
PORTLAND — When the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute was formed in 2015, the request to support its important mission and purpose was met quickly with affirmation and gratitude by Norway Savings Bank. “We’re proud to be considered a founding member company by the Institute,” said Dan Walsh, President and CEO of Norway Savings Bank. […]
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Dean’s List
Endicott BEVERLY, MA — Chloe Whited of Minot is among those named to the Dean’s List at Endicott College for the Fall 2023 semester. Whited is majoring in Marketing. She is the daughter of Melanie Whited and Jonathan Whited. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of […]
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What I’ve learned
Imagine you are browsing through a family photo album. Oh look, there is great aunt Matilda. And there’s dad when he was a little boy. And there’s . . . uh, someone. Who is that? It’s an old black-and-white photo. Is it of a relative? Or a family friend? When was it taken, and where? […]