Pet of the Week - Madera 1/30/25
Meet Madera, a quiet and curious little guy who enjoys the simple things in life—like a cozy hidey bed and a sunny window! While he prefers to keep his distance from the hustle and bustle, he's got a soft spot for treats and wand toys. If you're patient and gentle, he might just come over to all you the privilege of feeding him treats, especially Churu. Madera isn’t one for constant cuddles, but he has let his favorite people give him pets as long as they’re slow and gentle. When Madera comes out of his
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Recognized by Newsweek as One of “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit U
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Recognized by Newsweek as One of “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” for Second Consecutive Year Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB), the parent company of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, is pleased to announce the Bank has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” for the second consecutive year. The Bank was selected from among approximately 9,170 financial institutions for the honor based on a
ABBE MUSEUM UNVEILS NEW STRATEGIC PLAN
ABBE MUSEUM UNVEILS NEW STRATEGIC PLAN BAR HARBOR, ME -- As the Abbe Museum advances toward its centennial in 2028, the Board of Trustees, Wabanaki Council, and Museum Staff have announced a three year strategic plan. Included in the plan is a new mission, vision, and values. "I'm excited that our new three-year strategic plan not only reaffirms our educational mission, but also focuses us on activating our audiences to be better and more informed allies to Wabanaki Nations in the years to come,"
Pet of the Week - Sirius 1/23/25
PET OF THE WEEK This week’s star is Sirius, and she’s serius-ly cute! This sweet girl came to the SPCA-HC as a stray with her kitten. Her kitten was adopted and she’s enjoying the empty-nester life, but now she’s waiting for her furever home. Raising a kitten as a stray was quite stressful so she can be a bit shy when meeting new people. Once she has a few minutes to warm up, Sirius a silly, playful gal! She likes to show her belly, get the zoomies, and fling her favorite toys around. Sirius loves “kicker”
Schoodic Institute Welcomes Lisa Frazell as Development Director
Schoodic Institute Welcomes Lisa Frazell as Development DirectorWINTER HARBOR - Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Frazell, MBA, CFRE as Development Director. In her position, Frazell will lead a comprehensive fundraising program in support of science, education, and stewardship for parks, people, and the planet. “We are thrilled to have Lisa join the Schoodic Institute team and help us accelerate the response to climate change impacts and
Larry Wold Joins Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending
Larry Wold Joins Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Senior Vice President, Commercial LendingPortland, Maine Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Larry Wold has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. In this role, Larry will bolster the Bank’s commercial lending efforts, helping operating businesses throughout Northern New England secure financing for working capital, capital expenditures, and other growth needs. “Larry has been an accomplished and respected banker in the
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Donates $5,000 in Matching Funds to Five Food Pantries in Hancock County
Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Bank & Trust recently donated $5,000 to help support the efforts of five local food pantries working to improve food security for residents of Hancock County. The Bank donated $1,000 to each of the following nonprofit organizations: Bar Harbor Food Pantry, Common Good Soup Kitchen, Emmaus Homeless Shelter, Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, and Schoodic Food Pantry. In honor of Giving Tuesday, the Bank pledged to match, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 in donations made to the five
Camden National Bank Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Camden, Maine, January 8, 2025—Camden National Bank, in celebration of its 150th anniversary, announced it would kick off its year-long celebration by increasing its community commitment to fighting homelessness through its unique Hope@Home program. Founded in 2015, Hope@Home’s mission is to support organizations working to combat homelessness through unrestricted funding. For every new home financed through Camden National Bank, the Bank donates $100 of unrestricted funds in the buyer’s name to a
Camden National Corp. Announces Successful Merger with Northway Financial
Camden National Corp. Announces Successful Merger with Northway FinancialAppoints Larry Haynes to Board of Directors Camden, ME, January 2, 2025 – Camden National Corporation (“Camden National”) (NASDAQ: CAC), the bank holding company for Camden National Bank, today announced the closing of its merger with Northway Financial, Inc. (“Northway”) (OTCQB: NWYF), the parent company of Northway Bank. The all-stock transaction was originally announced on September 10, 2024. The combined institution has total
