Ree Anna Bridges Honored With the John G. Murphy Rising Star Award

Ree Anna Bridges and League President Elise Baldacci June 26, 2026 Provided by the Maine Credit Union League Each year, Maine’s credit union community celebrates the individuals who embody the cooperative spirit, leadership, and commitment to service that define the credit union movement. Through its annual awards program, the Maine Credit Union League recognizes professionals…

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Ribbon cutting at the newly relocated branch in Portland at 1390 Congress St.

UCU Celebrates Portland Branch Opening

July 14, 2026 On Tuesday, July 14th, UCU welcomed our members, community partners and neighbors to our open house event at our newly relocated Portland branch at 1390 Congress St. The event featured remarks from UCU President/CEO Renee Ouellette, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce. UCU employees…

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UCU Helps New Member Claim $22,500 in Grants to Purchase Condo

6/25/2026 Catharine Murray was introduced to UCU with a clear goal in mind: to purchase a condo close to her family in a coastal Maine community. What she didn’t know was how her interaction with the UCU team would completely change her home buying experience. Having already picked out a condo, she signed up for…

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UCU Thanks Ency Whitehill as she Retires from UCU Board

Longtime board member and former board chair retires after 30 years of service Orono, ME – (June 2, 2026) University Credit Union announced the retirement of longtime volunteer board member, Ency Whitehill, with 30 years of dedicated service. Whitehill began serving as a Board Director in 1996 and during her tenure she held many roles…

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UCU Celebrates Longtime Board Member Carolyn Cheney 

Cheney retired from the UCU board after 18 years of service   May 28, 2026 – In celebration of Carolyn Cheney’s years of dedicated service to UCU, a bench was dedicated on her behalf at the Central Aroostook Humane Society during a ceremony honoring her commitment to both organizations on May 22. The event was attended by Carolyn,…

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UCU FUNdraised over $7,700 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger

Community members gathered for a fun bingo event in support of the campaign Portland, ME (March 25, 2026) – In support of the Campaign for Ending Hunger, nearly 80 people gathered at the Clarion Airport Hotel in Portland to participate in a FUNdraiser held by UCU. This first-of-its-kind event for the credit union focused on…

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UCU Promotes Senior Leaders Focusing on the Experience for U 

ORONO, Maine (March 13, 2026) – UCU is pleased to share Shauna Baker has been promoted to the newly added role of Vice President of Member Experience, and Martha Ward, ISSMP, CISSP has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Technology and Digital Experience. In this new role, Baker will devote her expertise to enhance…

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CU4Kids selects Jess Francis as a 2026 Emerging Leader

CU4Kids and Acumen Financial Advantage Announce the participants of the 2026 emerging leaders group – the CU4Kids Crew! March 6, 2026 CU4Kids is excited to announce the participants of the emerging leaders program, the CU4Kids Crew!  –These leaders will represent the credit union movement at Elevate, the Children’s Miracle Network annual conference—formerly Children’s Hospitals Week—where…

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UCU Plays it Forward BINGO – March 24th

Register to play bingo with UCU! Join us and our fantastic sponsors in supporting the Campaign for Ending Hunger with a fun and playful fundraising event. When: March 24th, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Registration 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Event 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Portland, Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress Street Register Online:…

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