Jason Lindstrom, President/CEO of Evergreen CU, discusses crisis leadership in the latest CUNA News Podcast. Lindstrom highlights how his credit union is helping members during…
League Award Application Deadline is Fast Approaching
Time is running out to apply for the Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring, and/or Desjardins Awards. Last month, the League extended the application deadline to Friday,…
Maine State CU Buys Meals for First Responders
Maine State CU employees took time away from the busy drive-thru to show their support for police, fire, and rescue personnel in Augusta and Waterville.…
Infinity FCU Launches We Will Rise Campaign
Infinity FCU launched a new campaign, We Will Rise, to bring hope and positivity to the communities it serves.
Snail Mail for Kids Program Delivers
While it is essential to practice physical distancing during this time, social connections are important, especially for children. That is why Sabattus Regional CU started…
NorState FCU Delivers Lunch to Essential Workers in Aroostook County
To help deliver smiles to essential employees working in Aroostook County, NorState FCU ordered a pizza lunch for employees working at six local grocery stores.
New Statewide Awareness Advertising
Maine Credit Unions have temporarily put the “Own it” campaign on hold, replacing it with a new campaign appropriate for the current environment: “Maine’s Credit…
Helping You Connect with Members Using Social Media
For many, social media is a primary source for information. To help you connect with your members, the League has placed eight days of social…
Supporting Multilingual Members
Ensuring we are communicating with our multilingual members is important as we work through the pandemic. Thanks to our friends at Community Credit Union, multilingual…
Access Your Credit Union From Home
Jake Holmes, League Financial Literacy Outreach Coordinator, shares tips for members to access their funds and use Maine credit unions’ products and services remotely.
A Message to Credit Unions from Todd Mason
League President/CEO Todd Mason provides an update about industry collaboration and the support credit unions are providing to each other and their members as we…
Preventing Hunger in Maine During COVID-19
Credit unions operate by the People Helping People philosophy. As our members, communities, and state deal with the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, lending a hand becomes…
Town & Country FCU Swishes Out Cancer with Basketball Challenge
On March 8, Town & Country FCU proudly sponsored the 26th Annual Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge. All funds raised from this community event support the…
Credit Unions Join Coalition to Support Trades Workforce
On March 10, Maine Credit Unions donated $10,000 to the Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation provides financial support to individuals interested in pursuing…
A Warning for Members: Beware of Coronavirus-Related Scams
Fraudsters are taking advantage of peoples’ fears surrounding the Coronavirus. They are stealing money and obtaining personal information from weary consumers. It is important to…
Atlantic FCU Announces New Operations Facility
Atlantic FCU announced the new home for its Operations Center will be located at 600 Sable Oaks Drive in South Portland. In 2019, Atlantic FCU…
PeoplesChoice CU’s Community Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
PeoplesChoice CU wants to strengthen Maine’s future through its Maine Merits Community Scholarship Program. The credit union will be awarding $6,000 in scholarships to qualified…
Chapter Snowmobile Run Raises Over $5,600
Despite sub-zero temperatures, 22 registered snowmobilers participated in the Aroostook Chapter of Credit Union’s Annual Snowmobile Charity Run on February 20. The event raised over…
Atlantic FCU Now Accepting Applications for College Scholarships
The 2020 Atlantic FCU College Scholarship is now underway. Members who will be graduating high school this spring and have plans to continue their education…
Acadia FCU Offers $6,000 in Scholarships to 2020 Graduating Seniors
As a financial institution invested in their communities and neighbors, Acadia Federal Credit Union periodically offers beneficial programs to their membership. Acadia FCU is pleased…
Aroostook Chapter Seeks Volunteers for Upcoming Financial Fitness Fair
The Aroostook Chapter of Credit Unions will be hosting their 13th Annual Financial Fitness Fair at the Loring Air Force Base in Limestone on April…
Maxwell, Herring, and Desjardins Awards Entries Due March 27!
Be sure to submit your entries for the prestigious state Dora Maxwell, Louise Herring, and Desjardins Awards by March 27. These annual awards encourage and recognize…
Northeast Credit Union Is Accepting Scholarship Applications
Northeast Credit Union is pleased to announce its scholarship program is now accepting applications for 2020. There are 24 opportunities for awards totaling $40,000.
Acadia FCU Opens Branch on Broadway in Bangor
On February 5, Acadia FCU officials were joined by members of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, the Bangor City Council, and other supporters for…
NorState FCU’s Saves Pennies for a Cause
On February 13, NorState FCU will “spare some change” for three deserving organizations: St. John Valley Associates, Northern Aroostook Alternatives, and Central Aroostook Associations.