In 1990, Norway Savings Bank branch employees from Norway and South Paris formed the Hometown Friends Committee as a way to give back to the community. This year, the committee donated $2,900 to Christmas for Kids and Christmas for Teens. The programs, run by Rightstart, have been providing holiday gifts to children and teens in […]
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Weigel elected to ABA board of directors
NORWAY — Patricia W. Weigel, president and CEO of Norway Savings Bank, has been elected to the American Bankers Association board of directors. She and nine other bankers were elected at the association’s annual convention in New York City. They join 21 other bankers on the board. “I’m honored that the ABA, which […]
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Area nonprofits benefit from challenge
NORWAY — Each year, Norway Savings Bank employees participate in a Wellness Challenge to encourage healthy eating, exercise and other positive behaviors. This year, the prize for the top three teams was a donation of $250 to the nonprofit of their choice. The winning teams and associated nonprofits were: Safe Voices — chosen by Deposit […]
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Grant received for dam project
The Poland Conservation Commission recently received a $2,000 grant from Norway Savings Bank to help fund improvements to Waterhouse Brook Park and build a bridge over the dam across the brook. The park is a roadside scenic area near the town center. The pedestrian bridge will link up with the 2-mile Waterhouse Brook Trail. […]
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Arnold joins Norway Savings Bank
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank announces that Jamie Arnold has recently accepted the position of vice president, loan servicing manager and will work at the Norway office. Arnold is responsible for managing the department that services all types of loans, including consumer and business loans. She will provide training, coaching and development for members of […]
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Norway Savings gives $10,000 to Deertrees Theatre
Norway Savings Bank recently announced a donation of $10,000 to the historic Deertrees Theatre in Harrison for a major overhaul to the audience seating. This gift will be paid over two years. A longtime destination for arts and entertainment, the Deertrees Theatre was built in 1936. It has served as an opera house, home to summer […]
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Norway Savings supports housing project
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank announces its support of Avesta Housing with a $20,000 donation to renovate the former Mildred M. Fox School in downtown Paris. The former elementary school will be transformed into affordable senior housing featuring 12 studio and one-bedroom apartments. Built in 1883 and expanded in 1940, the Fox School operated until […]
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Norway Savings elects two new board members
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has announced the recent election of two new members, Todd Gauger and Ed Gardner, to its board of directors. Gauger is a veterinarian and owner/operator of Norway Veterinary Hospital. He joined the Norway Veterinary Hospital in 1988 as an associate veterinarian following his graduation from Michigan State University. His special areas […]
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Norway Savings backs Celebration Barn
Norway Savings Bank recently made a $2,500 donation to Celebration Barn Theater to support its 2018 season. From left are Melissa Rock, vice president and marketing and communications officer, Norway Savings Bank; Fritz Grobe, president of the board of directors, and Amanda Huotari, executive artistic director, Celebration Barn Theater; and Mike Grass, assistant vice president […]
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Norway Savings Bank supports Alan Day Community Garden
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently made a $15,000 commitment to the Alan Day Community Garden for its Youth Leadership Program. The bank will provide $5,000 in each of the next three years. The program teaches Oxford Hills middle and high school students how to plant, tend, harvest and prepare healthy, delicious meals using the produce […]