Skowhegan Savings Bank has announced that Vicki Alward, chief risk officer, and Dan Tilton, head of sales and customer relations, have been promoted to executive vice president. “Skowhegan Savings’ long-term legacy and financial strength is due to historic leadership that has always been focused on community, fiscal responsibility and doing what is best by our […]
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Augusta agency wins Golden Arrow Award
AUGUSTA — Marshall Communications recently was honored with a Golden Arrow award for its work on Maine Grains’ 10th anniversary celebration. Recognizing the best work of communications, public relations and marketing professionals, the Golden Arrow was given to Marshall Communications for garnering excitement statewide for the celebration event. The agency has won dozens of awards […]
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Hight Ford staff spends day cleaning Coburn Park in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN —The staff at Hight Ford partnered with staff from 201 Service, the Town of Skowhegan and volunteers to spend April 28 cleaning up Coburn Park in honor of Arbor Day. The 12.5-acre park was donated in 1885 by Abner Coburn, who was Maine’s governor during the Civil War. “Community involvement is an important part […]
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Kennebec Savings Bank hires Dan Swindler
AUGUSTA – Kennebec Savings Bank President and CEO Andrew Silsby recently announced the hire of Dan Swindler as chief banking operations officer. In his role, Swindler will oversee deposit operations, card services, branch operations, business account management, customer care and experience, vendor and project management, and physical security, according to a news release from the […]
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Maine State Credit Union helping Mainers learn new skills
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Credit Union board of directors has approved a donation of $100,000 to the Normand Dubreuil Scholarship Fund at Maine Maritime Academy and the Maine Community College System. Since its inception, Maine State Credit Union has donated $350,000 to this fund and has helped more than 300 Mainers. “Maine State Credit […]
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Kennebec Valley Chapter of Credit Unions provides financial education to students
The Kennebec Valley Chapter of Credit Unions hosted an interactive Financial Fitness Fair on April 5 at Cony High School in Augusta. In attendance were Cony and Maranacook seniors, with a second session hosting Cony’s eighth graders. Nearly 250 students participated in the money management experience, which teaches children how to create a monthly budget […]
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Franklin Savings Bank volunteers for Earth Day cleanup
Franklin Savings Bank, a local financial institution, joined the community’s efforts to protect the environment by participating in an Earth Day cleanup event. As part of its commitment to sustainable practices and community involvement, employees gathered April 22 to clean up the downtown and surrounding areas. The Farmington event was organized by Jessica Casey of […]
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Caitlin Walker promoted to full-time program director at Children’s Discovery Museum
WATERVILLE — The Children’s Discovery Museum has promoted Caitlin Walker to full-time program director. In her new role, she will continue to plan and execute all museum programs and special events, as she has been doing previously, but will now be able to expand her efforts and create even more engaging experiences for visitors. Walker […]
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Maine State Credit Union to donate $20,000 to charities
AUGUSTA — Maine State Credit Union is committing to donating $20,000 to charities in the eight counties it serves through its Drive for Good Campaign. This program allows credit union members to donate $25 to a local nonprofit when they finance an auto, truck or motorcycle loan through Maine State CU in 2023. “The Drive […]
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Camden National Bank recognized by Forbes for third year
Camden National Bank has been named to Forbes 2023 World’s Best Banks List for the third consecutive year, ranking in the top 20 of U.S. banks being recognized. The recognition results from a collaboration between Forbes and Statista to conduct a consumer survey that evaluated feedback from 48,000 banking customers across 32 countries. The banks […]