On March 14, a team from Five County CU volunteered their time to support The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital’s annual Cares for Kids Radiothon. This…
Midcoast FCU Was Freezin’ for a Good Reason
Midcoast FCU and its staff are always finding ways to engage in the communities they serve and support initiatives to help their neighbors in need.…
Brewer FCU Hosts Laundry Drive to Help Local Warming Center
Sometimes, the best ideas to support the community come from our younger members! On March 1, Brewer FCU honored a special young lady, Riley Kalel,…
Cumberland County FCU Celebrates 70 Years with $19,600 in Donations
In commemoration of seven decades of service and commitment to the community, Cumberland County FCU is proud to announce the donation of $700 to seven…
UCU Expanding into Kennebec County
University CU (UCU) will open its first credit union branch in Kennebec County in early summer 2024, located at 67 Sewall Street in Augusta. The…
Helping Local Charities Is As Easy As Swiping a Card at TruChoice FCU
TruChoice FCU makes it easy for members to give back to their communities, thanks to the credit union’s TruHero credit card program. Last year, $21,173…
CU News & Events – February Edition
Credit unions showed their communities all the love this February, keeping both their hearts and their wallets happy, safe, and protected. Read on to catch…
Evergreen CU Raises the Anchor on Sail Student Checking
Evergreen CU is proud to launch their newest rewards checking account, Sail Student Checking, designed for individuals ages 13-24. The offering was created for young…
NorState FCU Is Offering Eight $1,000 Scholarships
NorState FCU has been awarding scholarships to local high school seniors for more than 30 years and is pleased to announce it will be providing…
Maine State CU to Open New Operations Center in Farmingdale
Maine State CU is excited to announce the expansion of its back-office operations to a new facility in Farmingdale. The 9,000-square-foot location will serve as…
Maine Credit Unions Collectively Surpass Volunteerism Record
Each year, credit unions across Maine give back to their local communities in meaningful and creative ways. Credit union volunteers offer their time and assistance…
Atlantic Foundation Now Accepting Applications for $20,000 in College Scholarships
The 2024 Atlantic FCU Foundation College Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. Members graduating high school this spring and planning to continue their education are…
$750,000 Gift From Town & Country FCU Will Support the University of Southern Maine
The University of Southern Maine Foundation received a $750,000 gift from Town & Country FCU to build an Esports arena on the University of Southern…
Credit Union News and Events – January Edition
A new year brings with it new opportunities for growth, connection, involvement, and support. This January, credit unions across Maine continued to uplift the communities…
Acadia FCU Offers $8,000 in Scholarships to 2024 Graduating Seniors
As a financial institution committed to boosting the vibrancy of the communities they serve, Acadia FCU is pleased to announce the application period for their…
OTIS FCU Returns 7% Bonus Dividend and Interest Refund to Membership
OTIS FCU is pleased to announce the return of a 7% Bonus Dividend and Interest Refund on January 1, 2024, representing a total of $566,112.94…
Spare Change Adds up for Good at NorState FCU
Since 2014, NorState FCU has donated the user fees it has collected from their coin sorters to local Aroostook County charities. In 2023, $6,663.25 was…
Central Maine FCU Signs with Credit Union Lending Alliance of New England
Credit Union Lending Alliance of New England (CULANE), one of the top auto lenders in Maine, is pleased to announce that Central Maine FCU has…
Downeast CU and Downeast Insurance Donate New Scoreboard in Richmond
Downeast CU and Downeast Insurance recently donated $10,000 to Richmond Middle and High School for the construction of a new softball field scoreboard. The new…
CU News & Events – December Edition
The season and spirit of giving were fully embraced by every credit union across Maine this December! Between holiday festivals, food drives, and more, members…
Town & Country FCU Marks New Year by Recognizing ER Workers at Area Hospitals with ‘Food for the First’
Town & Country FCU marked January 1 by providing pizza to nearly 250 emergency room workers at Maine Medical Center, Mercy – Northern Light Hospital,…
Don’t Wait! It’s Time to Report Your Volunteerism Efforts!
With 2024 just around the corner, now is the time to look back and reflect on all of the good you did within your community…
Spreading Holiday Cheer
People Helping People is at the heart of everything we do in the credit union movement. On Tuesday, League and Synergent elves were busy spreading…
Atlantic FCU Awards $2,500 College Scholarship
Atlantic FCU congratulates Natalie Morgan of Sanford, the 2023 Atlantic/Amable & Vivian Caron $2,500 college scholarship recipient. Currently attending the University of Southern Maine, Morgan…
New Grants Available From the Foundation
The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has announced a $750,000 grant pool to help mid-sized credit unions ($500 million- $1 billion in assets) analyze…