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Atlantic FCU has added to its footprint with a newly opened branch in Scarborough, located at the intersection of Payne and Ginn roads just off…
ACU Compliance Blog: Nullified and Vacated
America’s Credit Unions’ Compliance Blog discusses the regulatory rollback of two key rules: overdraft lending and credit card penalty fees.
Youth Financial Education Is About A Lot More than Money
The April 15 edition of the Bangor Daily News featured commentary from David Libby, President and CEO of Town & Country FCU, who highlighted the…
Trust and Convenience Drive Satisfaction with Credit Unions but Overdraft Fees Present Risks, J.D. Power Finds
According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Credit Union Satisfaction Study recently released, the combination of better interest rates and lower fees has helped credit…
House Passes Resolution to Nullify CFPB’s Overdraft Rule
The House voted 217-211 to advance its resolution of disapproval for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) overdraft rule Wednesday. The Senate passed its version…
In the News: Central Maine Students Learn to Properly Budget Future Expenses
WABI-TV was at Cony High School on Tuesday during the KV Chapter of Credit Union’s Financial Fitness Fair. The event was enthusiastically staffed by credit…
Top S&P Global Market Intelligence Ranking of Credit Unions Includes Three Based in Maine
S&P Global Market Intelligence recently released its list of the 100 Best Performing Credit Unions in the United States. Three Maine credits unions—OTIS FCU, Central…
Elise Baldacci Goes “On the Record” with Mainebiz
League President Elise Baldacci goes “On the Record” with Mainebiz in an article published in the February 24 edition of the magazine.
Opinion: If You Can, Make 2025 the Year of Giving Back
Jim Lemieux, President and CEO of Sebasticook Valley FCU, offers an inspirational message in his Press Herald guest commentary. In his editorial, he encourages people…
2024 Impact Report Showcases the Credit Union Difference in Maine
2024 was an outstanding year for collaboration. Maine credit unions and the League came together to uplift our communities and help Mainers from Caribou to…
A Gift (For the Fraud Prevention Toolbox)
America’s Credit Unions most recent Compliance Blog highlights updates to the Treasury Check Verification System or TCVS. The post shares information about recent updates to…
Happy Thanksgiving
Our League extends our best wishes to you and your family for a very happy Thanksgiving. Due to the holiday, we will not be distributing…
Elise Baldacci Pens Article for CUInsight: Promoting Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention Should Happen All Year Long
An article authored by League President Elise Baldacci is featured in the October 31 edition of CUInsight. Her commentary discusses the importance of promoting online…
Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger: 2025 Herb Wegner Memorial Award Winner
CUInsight shares the National Credit Union Foundation’s profile of Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger, a 2025 Herb Wegner Award winner. The article highlights…
Cooperatives Reflect Maine Spirit, Strengthen Local Economies
David Libby, President & CEO of Town & Country FCU, authored an editorial that was published in the October 1 edition of the Press Herald…
Scamming Has Never Been Worse. Here’s How Mainers Can Avoid It
Jim Lemieux, President of Sebasticook Valley FCU, authored an editorial that was published in the September 25 edition of the Bangor Daily News outlining tactics scammers…
Summer Meals Programs Gets Food to Thousands of Maine Kids, But Barriers Remain
In a state where one in five children are experiencing food insecurity, this Press Herald article highlights the importance of summer meal programs and why greater…
Maine Mortgage Holders Are More Equity-Rich Than Those Almost Anywhere in U.S.
This Mainebiz article by William Hall highlights how a growing percentage of U.S. homeowners are coming up for air — that is, their mortgages are not…
Building Business Membership
Synergent’s Karen Martin, Assistant Vice President of Product Management, recently was a featured contributor on CUInsight. In her article, Martin shares what credit unions can…
Evergreen? Always Growing
In this CreditUnions.com article, reporter Marc Rapport connects with Evergreen CU President/CEO Jason Lindstrom about how the credit union’s community-driven initiatives and employee engagement strategies…
Portland Credit Union Will Expand to Lewiston with Construction of New Branch
This Mainebiz article outlines cPort CU’s plans to open a branch in Lewiston next summer. The location will be in a new building to be constructed…
Opinion: Mainers Deserve More Financial Freedom
As we approach Independence Day, Jim Lemieux, President of Sebasticook Valley FCU, offered his thoughts on increasing financial freedom for Mainers. In his editorial, he…
Mt. Ararat ELO Coordinator Partners with Local Credit Unions to Empower Tomorrow’s Financially Savvy Generation
The Maine Department of Education highlighted a recent Maine Credit Unions’ Financial Fitness Fair held at Mount Ararat High School. The event was held during…
This April, Talk to Your Kids About Money
To close out April National Financial Literacy Month, Jim Lemieux, President of Sebasticook Valley FCU, authored a guest editorial in the Bangor Daily News that…
New Dimensions FCU Wins Morning Sentinel’s Reader’s Choice 2024
New Dimensions FCU is proud to announce its first-place victory in the Morning Sentinel’s Reader’s Choice 2024 awards. This esteemed recognition reflects the unwavering support…