LEWISTON – Ste. Croix Regional Federal Credit Union has won a first-place award in the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Recognition Award Program for credit unions. The program, sponsored by the Maine Credit Union League and CUNA and Affiliates, honors credit unions for their involvement in community projects and activities.
Ste. Croix’s program was “Books for Schools.” The credit union, which serves all of Androscoggin County, initiated the program in 2002 by donating books to every public elementary school library in the county. In 2003, Ste. Croix continued its program by donating books to all Androscoggin County public middle and high schools.
Ste. Croix’s entry will advance to the national competition in November, where it will compete with other projects from credit unions in the same asset category nationwide.
Fiber production focus of event
WINDSOR – Many area businesses will take part in the upcoming Maine Fiber Frolic, a celebration of fiber animals and the fiber arts. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15, at the Windsor Fairgrounds.
The Fiber Frolic will offer numerous demonstrations, lectures and workshops for all ages. The full circle of fiber production from raising farm animals to shearing, to spinning/felting and then to crafting the final products will be presented. Admission is $2 per person or $5 per family; free for seniors and children under 12.
Among the participating farms are Sunshine Daydream Farm of Brownfield; Nancy Turner of Hebron; Crazy Critters Creations of Jay; Miller Farm of Lisbon Falls; Miller Farm of Livermore; Friends Folly Farm of Monmouth; Acker’s Acres Angoras of New Gloucester; Oasis Farm of Otisfield; Stoneheart Farm of South Paris; Fibah for Ewe of Sabattus; Mountain Brook Farm of South Paris; Nezinscot Farm of Turner; and Saddlebrook Farm of Waterford.
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