OTIS Federal Credit Union employees Jennifer Gordon, Brigette Henderson, Jasmine Merrill, Bailey Morrell, Stephanie Nichols, Kariss Richards and Darice Dubreuil are pictured with Christmas gifts purchased by the credit union for local children. Items worth almost $1,000 were purchased with money from the OTIS Dress Down Fund, which staff contributes to weekly in order to […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber donates to Rightstart
Each month, the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce’s membership committee names a Business of the Month and makes a charitable donation on behalf of that business to the “Feeding Oxford Hills” initiative or Rightstart’s Christmas for Kids and Teens programs. Named as November Business of the Month was the Oxford Casino Hotel and a donation […]
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Rowe helps feed hungry
Rowe Ford of Auburn presents a $4,200 donation to the Good Shepherd Food Bank on Dec. 11. From left are Julie Guerette, Good Shepherd Food Bank; Skip Winter, marketing director for Rowe Auto Group, and Jake Anderson, sales director for Rowe Auburn.
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Ending Hunger Tour makes stop
FARMINGTON — Each year the Maine Credit Union League and longtime ending hunger advocate Brenda Davis host the Campaign for Ending Hunger Walking Tour through Maine to collect donations for local food assistance programs. The tour has visited more than 90 communities and credit unions this year. To date, the tour has raised more than […]
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Mechanics Savings supports Oasis Free Clinics
Mechanics Savings Bank recently presented a $1,000 check to Brunswick-based Oasis Free Clinics as part of its charitable giving program. The Oasis Free Clinics provide free medical, mental health and dental services, and prescription assistance for uninsured, low-income residents of the Bath-Brunswick midcoast area including Freeport, Durham, Brunswick and Harpswell. From left are Bryan Campbell, […]
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Mechanics Savings Bank donates to Pine Tree Society
Mechanics Savings Bank recently contributed $2,500 to the Pine Tree Society to help with improvements to its Early Learning Center at 589 Minot Ave., Auburn. The building requires significant improvements to sufficiently serve children’s needs. Pine Tree Society’s goal is to raise enough money to transform the building, addressing safety and comfort concerns. From left are […]
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Judkins' retirement gift goes to Titcomb Mountain
The Franklin Savings Bank board of directors recently presented retiring president and CEO Peter Judkins, left, with a gift of $10,000 from the Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation, to be presented to the charity of his choice. Judkins announced he would direct the gift to the Franklin Ski and Outing Club for new lighting […]
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Mechanics Savings gives to food bank
Sonia Theberge, left, Mechanics Savings Bank business specialist, presents a check for $1,500 to Julie Gurette of the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Auburn. The donation is in response to the nonprofit’s 2017 Thanksgiving appeal and will help feed hungry children, seniors and families.
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Androscoggin Mill donates to United Way
Employees of the Verso Androscoggin Mill completed their annual workplace campaign, meeting their goal and raising more than $70,000 for the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area. Verso Corp. also made a $3,000 corporate contribution. From left are Wendy Bourassa, Verso; Ken Gallant, Verso; Doug DiPasquale, Verso workplace campaign chairman; Everett O’Neill, mill manager, Verso; […]
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Fontaine realty helps grant wish
Fontaine Realty held its annual Bid for Wishes Silent Auction this year and raised $7,132 for Make-A-Wish Maine. With the help of other local business owners, they were able to grant the wish of a Maine child with a life-threatening illness. The Fontaine team has been involved with Make-A-Wish Maine since 2009. The silent auction […]