NORWAY — In recognition of a particularly strong fiscal year, Norway Savings Bank has donated $100,000, distributed among nine nonprofits serving Oxford, Androscoggin, Cumberland, York and Sagadahoc Counties in Maine. The nonprofit organizations in Oxford and Androscoggin counties are: The Progress Center, Norway; Responsible Pet Care, Norway; Oxford Hills Food Pantry, Norway; Lakes Environmental Association, […]
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S and J Enterprises donates
St. Mary’s Nutrition Center staff receive a $1,000 donation from S and J Enterprises LLC to be divided evenly between the Summer Youth Gardening Program and St. Mary’s Food Pantry. From left are Scott Berry, Eliza Huber Weiss, Fiston Mubalama Lowatiwiya and Jeffrey Stewart. Nutrition Center programs provide the tools for participants to find affordable and low-barrier […]
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Verso Mill employees donate to United Way
JAY/LIVERMORE FALLS — Verso employees exceeded two major goals for the this year’s United Way Campaign, raising $100,000 from 65 percent of the workforce. A total of 133 of the 343 contributors were first-time donors. The campaign team at Verso, led by Doug DiPasquale, set two major goals: increase participation from 50 to 60 percent; […]
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OTIS FCU buys gifts to donate
OTIS Federal Credit Union employees, from left, Lindsay Sirois, Jamie Walp, Kim Turner, Josie Metivier, Brenda Bryant, Sarah Hayes and Darice Dubreuil, display some Christmas gifts purchased by the credit union for six local children. Items were purchased in part with money from the OTIS Dress Down Fund, which staff contributes to weekly in order […]
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Franklin Savings donates smoke detectors
Franklin Savings Bank donated 700 smoke detectors to local fire departments within its branch locations. The departments are asked to give the detectors to people or organizations in need of them. From the left are Farmington Fire Department Deputy Chief Clyde Ross; FSB’s Cortany Tinker, Danielle Welch and Bernice Cote; Farmington firefighters Joseph Hastings, Corey […]
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CMCU donates to school libraries
LEWISTON — Central Maine Credit Union hosted its 16th annual “Books for Kids” program Dec. 6. Librarians from public elementary schools in Androscoggin County were invited for a social and each received a $125 check. The credit union encourages them to use the money in ways they think would best help their libraries.
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Bangor Savings offers grant
BANGOR — The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation recently made $215,450 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations based in Maine and New Hampshire. The Foundation awards grants, ranging from $2,000 to $25,000, four times a year to nonprofits with worthy initiatives that make communities in Maine and New Hampshire more prosperous, more livable, and more vibrant. […]
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Oxford FCU donates to Veterans Home
Gina Wilson, branch manager of Oxford Family Credit Union of Norway, presents a check for $1,000 to the Maine Veterans Home of South Paris on Dec. 5 to fund activities and programs for residents. Receiving the gift is Harry Buswell Sr., retired U.S. Air Force sergeant who resides at the home.
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Franklin Savings names donation recipients
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings recently announced nonprofit donation recipients in the FSB Community 150 initiative. In all, 60 nonprofits were named to share the donation of $150,000 from the bank’s Community Development Foundation. In each of Franklin, Oxford, Somerset and Hancock counties, the top nominated nonprofit received $10,000; the second most nominated nonprofit, $7,500; and […]
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Franklin Savings names donation recipients
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings recently announced nonprofit donation recipients in the FSB Community 150 initiative. In all, 60 nonprofits were named to share the donation of $150,000 from the bank’s Community Development Foundation. In each of Franklin, Oxford, Somerset and Hancock counties, the top nominated nonprofit received $10,000; the second most nominated nonprofit, $7,500; and […]