David Libby

Town & Country Federal Credit Union, with four southern Maine offices, has added a CFO and a chief innovation officer.

The partnership with Portland-based House of Languages will provide translation services for more than 30 languages and is now available at all Town & Country branches.

Town & Country partnered with UNUM Behavioral Health. The benefit is offered to all staff and immediate family members age 18 and older.

Financial institutions in Maine were growing and expanding as the pandemic began, and have been able to maintain some of that momentum. Much of their work in 2021 will focus on helping Maine businesses get back on their feet.

This roundup of charitable giving in Maine features how the state measures up in a WalleHub ranking, and the recipients of Town & Country Federal Credit Union's Good Neighbor Fund grants for 2020.

Maine's nine United Way chapters have kicked off their annual fundraising with drives that so far have collected nearly 20 tons of food and critical supplies. The nonprofits also are seeking monetary donations in a year with many unmet needs.

A second round of emergency federal funding may soon bring relief to Maine businesses, and lenders are preparing for another wave of loan applications. There are other options available as well.

What’s it like to run a bank or credit union in the midst of the ongoing health and economic crisis? To find out, Mainebiz checked in with business leaders around the state. Here’s what they told us.