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The Maine Credit Union Marketing Council will be hosting an in-person workshop on Wednesday, October 18 from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm at the Credit…
Federal Legislative Updates
With a federal shutdown looming, Senators Durbin and Marshall are threatening to oppose all government spending proposals that do not contain the Credit Card Competition…
Maine Savings Fundraises for Cancer Research and Care
Maine Savings FCU employees turned out in a big way to help fight cancer. The credit union assembled a team of 68 to participate in…
Open Comment Period – Electronic Lien Titling Program
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles has made public the draft rule for the Electronic Lien Titling Program. An overview of the program was discussed during…
Maine Family FCU Signs with CULANE
Credit Union Lending Alliance of New England (CULANE) is pleased to announce that Maine Family FCU recently signed on to their indirect lending platform. CULANE…
Maine Credit Unions’ Release New Statewide Awareness Advertising Focused on Employee Recruitment
The latest Statewide Awareness Campaign videos have been released across various media outlets. The theme of this round of spots is “credit union employee recruitment.”…
Maine State CU Hosts Shred-It Day in Waterville
To help keep their members and community safe, Maine State CU recently hosted a Shred-It Day at its Waterville location. All together, Maine State CU…
InfoSight and Monthly Fraud/Compliance Call Reminder
Topics in this week’s InfoSight newsletter include: Regulatory Alert – Member Expulsion for Cause FinCEN Issues Alert on Prevalent Virtual Currency Investment Scam Commonly Known…
Bangor FCU Chips In to End Hunger
The sun was shining on the greens for Bangor FCU last week. On September 7, the credit union proudly hosted its 9th Annual Ending Hunger…
Ride to End Hunger Leads to Big Results
On September 9, Casco FCU hosted its 6th Annual Motorcycle Ride to End Hunger. Twenty-four bikes cruised around Southern Maine on a beautiful end of…
League Releases Legislative Recap
The 2023 Legislative Recap has been released and is now available to view and download on the League website. This comprehensive report covers the League’s…
Annual Volunteers’ Conference Registration Is Open!
Registration is now open for the League’s Volunteers’ Conference, taking place at the beautiful Samoset Resort on November 3 – 4. To kickoff this annual…
Register Now for NCUA’s Consumer Compliance Webinar on September 27
Credit unions can get valuable information on a range of consumer compliance and fair lending topics during an upcoming webinar hosted by the National Credit…
Promotions Bring Changes to Acadia FCU Management Team
Acadia FCU is pleased to announce the promotions of two dedicated employees; Julie Hayes and Esther Cote. Hayes has been promoted to Director of Branch…
The County FCU to Host Fall Festival to End Hunger
Join The County FCU on October 8 as it hosts its first annual Fall Festival to End Hunger at BigRock Mountain in Mars Hill. Attendees…
InfoSight eNewsletter
Topics in this week’s InfoSight newsletter include: Federal and State Financial Agencies Issue Interagency Statement on Practices Regarding Institutions Affected by Hurricane Idalia NCUA Women…
Maine State CU Supports Summer Fun at Community Events
August was a busy month for Maine State CU. People Helping People and community engagement was certainly the theme as the credit union participated at…
Interested in Learning More About Peer Suite? Additional Opportunities Are Available
Earlier this year, Callahan & Associates launched a new platform known as Peer Suite. If you aren’t already familiar with Peer Suite, Callahan’s is offering…
Maine Highlands FCU Joins Champion the Cure Challenge
Maine Highlands FCU employees gathered a team of twelve to participate in a 5k Walk/Run benefiting Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Cancer Care on…
CUSO Home Lending to Host Home Buying Course in Westbrook
CUSO Home Lending is bringing its brand-new training course, Buying a Home and Introduction to Mortgage Lending, to the Credit Union Service Center in Westbrook…
Seaboard FCU Hosts Summer Picnic for Staff and Their Families
Coming together in-person is a special thing none of us take for granted anymore, and the workplace is no different. On August 27, Seaboard FCU…
Avoiding Rental Scams
Finding an apartment that meets all of someone’s needs is no easy task. There can be barriers that make it difficult for people to settle…
Watching Out for Travel Scams
Consumers are getting more and more comfortable traveling again post-pandemic. However, travelers may not be aware of other risks present while planning a trip—including scams…
New Member Moment Spreads Awareness About Credit Union Contact
Fraudsters and scammers are ever-evolving and deceptively clever in their attempts to obtain peoples’ money and personal information. To help members safeguard themselves against financial…
Commentary: Let’s End Hunger in Maine, Especially Among Children
Jim Lemieux, President and CEO at Sebasticook Valley FCU, authored an editorial that was published in the September 6 edition of the Press Herald. His…