Credit unions maximized all that summer had to offer in August. From branch openings, to fundraisers, to helping schools get ready for students to return,…
League Mourns the Passings of Edmund Murphy and Gerard Menard
The League mourns the passings of former League employee Edmund Murphy and former Atlantic FCU Board member Gerard Menard. We extend our condolences to their…
Infinity FCU Launches Teaching With Heart Contest
Do you know a teacher who deserves to a little extra credit to start the school year? Infinity FCU is awarding five local teachers with…
Evergreen CU Makes Donations to Several Community Organizations
Evergreen CU has announced the fundraising results of its summer kayak raffle. Thanks to the support of its members, the credit union raised over $8,200…
Acadia FCU Purchases Fort Kent’s Former Ameridial Building
Acadia FCU has purchased a building at 69 Pleasant Street in Fort Kent to expand its operations.
CU News and Events July Edition
July’s summer heat didn’t slow our credit unions down. Recognizing employees, supporting community organizations, and assisting members are just some of the ways Maine credit…
Casco Cares Campaign Delivers for Its Members
Casco FCU recently partnered with Gorham House of Pizza to remind older members living in their community how much the credit union cares about them.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Role of CUs
In a recent CUNA News Podcast and in remarks made earlier this week by NCUA Chairman Rodney E. Hood, credit unions are encouraged to promote…
Cumberland County FCU’s Scott Harriman Receives James M. Gratto Award
On July 26, League President/CEO Todd Mason announced that Scott Harriman, CEO of Cumberland County FCU, is this year’s recipient of the James M. Gratto…
Acadia FCU Pledges $100,000 to Northern Maine Medical Center Expansion
Acadia FCU has pledged $100,000 to Northern Maine Medical Center’s (NMMC) $12.6 million expansion project. In exchange for this pledge, NMMC has committed to a…
Maine State CU Invests in Maine’s Future Workforce
Maine State CU has established a scholarship in the name of its late CEO, Normand R. Dubreuil, with a $50,000 donation to The Foundation for…
Kindness in Full Bloom to End Hunger
Even our youngest members understand the importance of People Helping People. This past weekend, 6-year-old Arabella celebrated her birthday by selling flowers to benefit Maine…
Maine Highlands FCU Makes Significant Donation to Support Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Department
Earlier this week, Maine Highlands FCU donated $145,000 to Piscataquis County to support the purchase of a new home for the Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office.…
Acadia FCU Names 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Acadia FCU has announced its 2020 Acadia FCU Scholarship recipients. Three local high school seniors will each receive $2,000 spread out over two years.
Maine Harvest FCU Announces New Program to Support Farmers
Maine Harvest FCU announced a new program that will pay closing costs for purchasing or refinancing farmland in Maine.
CU News and Events: June Edition
How did credit unions kick off the start of summer? By doing what they do best—giving back, helping members, and recognizing outstanding employees. The League…
OTIS FCU Awards Five $500 Scholarships to Local Graduates
OTIS FCU is pleased to announce that it has awarded five $500 scholarships to local high school graduates. The credit union has been providing scholarships…
Trademark FCU Mourns the Passing of Board Member John George
The League joins Trademark FCU in mourning the passing of longtime Board member John George. We extend our condolences to John’s friends and family, including…
Seaboard FCU Mourns the Passing of Longtime Volunteer Alan Johnson
The League joins Seaboard FCU in extending our condolences to Alan “AJ” Johnson’s family and friends. AJ served on Seaboard FCU’s Board for 27 years,…
Katahdin FCU Honors the Class of 2020
Recognizing that graduation celebrations for area high schoolers were anything but ordinary this year, Katahdin FCU chose to do something special for seniors at Stearns…
New Own it Moment Highlights What CUs Are Doing to Keep Members Safe
As credit union lobbies continue to reopen across Maine, the latest Own it Moment showcases what Maine CUs are doing to keep members safe. The…
NorState FCU Awards Six $1,000 Scholarships
NorState FCU has awarded six graduating high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships.
Community CU Receives CDFI Certification
Community CU was recently certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) after an extensive application process. The U.S. Department of the Treasury recognizes financial…
Atlantic FCU Awards $10,000 Scholarship to Thornton Academy Graduate
Atlantic FCU has selected Mia Taranko of Thornton Academy to receive its $10,000 Atlantic College Scholarship.
Maine Credit Unions Launch Ending Hunger $100,000 Challenge
Maine Credit Unions officially launched a 30-day Ending Hunger $100,000 Challenge yesterday. Funds raised during the Challenge will benefit Good Shepherd Food Bank and hunger…