May 5, 2022
"Most people don’t realize that everything you touch and handle needs to be made by something. We make stuff run by a computer that's sole job is to make your stuff."
May 4, 2022
"We want to be a place where kids feel comfortable and supported. We always strive to put big smiles on little faces." — Dr. Lawson of Just for Kids Pediatric Dentistry
May 4, 2022
"Having early conversations with kids can help mitigate future risk. The earlier you intervene, the better a shot you have at getting them the help they may need."
May 2, 2022
We interviewed Rachel Gurley, owner of Gurley Antiques Gallery in Scarborough and her brother Joshua Gurley, a licensed auctioneer and business co-owner.
April 22, 2022
"We’ve had a lot of success and won awards and trophies, but the most important thing for me has been the lasting effect that music has on these kids."
April 15, 2022
For Michael Roberge, an interest in repurposing and refinishing old furniture stems back to a childhood love for being creative
April 12, 2022
SACO, ME (April 12, 2022) - Powered by a growing collective of volunteers, Maine Needs strives to help individuals and families in Maine meet their basic, material needs. Saco & Biddeford Savings donated $2,500 through its Charitable Foundation, in addition to 25 cleaning kits collected from employees.
April 4, 2022
John Bentley has accepted the position of Vice President, Information Security Officer.
April 4, 2022
Melissa Walton has accepted the position of Customer Relationship Associate.
April 1, 2022
In an effort to recognize current volunteers and potentially recruit new members, the organization will be hosting their 6th Annual JAM Fest on April 7th at Apres in Portland. All are welcome to attend.
April 1, 2022
I came to SBSI 15 years ago in search of a job that would make me happy and allow me to uplift and support others in their life journeys. The bank has done exactly that.
March 30, 2022
Manager at Cafe 64 Benjamin Leverknight plans to stay in Maine long-term to achieve the goals he's set out to accomplish for the business which may include later hours, open mics and getting a license to sell craft beer.
March 30, 2022
For Tara Balch, volunteering at Maine Needs has provided an opportunity to connect with people and help people in Maine meet their basic material needs.
March 30, 2022
“Mental health has always been a passion for me because I want to help people adapt and overcome the barriers of success that life throws our way."
March 29, 2022
SACO, ME (March 29, 2022) – Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI), Maine’s oldest bank, is pleased to announce numerous promotions across a variety of departments and branches.
March 25, 2022
I’m the last of the original crew that started working at this branch 14 year ago. It’s kind of cool to know I came here when it hadn’t been opened yet and that I was able to start with a fresh customer base.
March 18, 2022
“We value that we’re a community resource... We just want people to know that when they need us, we’re here to help them through it.”
March 16, 2022
"Working at the bank provided me opportunities to expand my knowledge and benefits that made me feel valued."
March 9, 2022
It all started while I was in college. On a whim, I took a video production class and just fell in love with the idea of doing that as a career... If I hadn’t spent over 15 years learning different skills from various media jobs I had, Knack Factory wouldn’t have been possible.
March 7, 2022
Please excuse us while we undergo some renovations. Click here for branch lobby availability.
March 2, 2022
"I like being a customer of Saco & Biddeford Savings because they are very family-oriented and support local business a lot. I’ve been a customer of the bank for almost 30 years now." — Conrad Picard, Owner of Conrad Picard Electric, Inc.
March 1, 2022
I am so grateful to be working at SBSI. I truly feel that this bank exists for the benefit of the communities it serves. The philosophy of the bank and the people I work with make me feel proud to be employed here.
February 28, 2022
SACO, ME (February 28, 2022) - Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI) announced a donation of $5,000 divided between two local nonprofits, the Locker Project and Opportunity Alliance.
February 28, 2022
Noelle Yunker has accepted the position of Customer Relationship Associate.
February 28, 2022
Laura Crowell has accepted the position of Compliance Assistant.
February 23, 2022
I’m almost 77 years old, but I seem to be flunking retirement. I still work to repurpose old clothing by choice because I love doing it. I owned a small handbag company for 43 years until 2013, but once I sold it I missed making stuff.
February 22, 2022
SACO, ME (February 22, 2022) – Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI) is pleased to announce numerous promotions across a variety of departments and branches.
February 17, 2022
"I love meeting new people, getting to know them and bonding over that shared experience. Each day, I look forward to helping people achieve their goals — whether it is an investment purchase, home renovation, refinance or first home."
February 15, 2022
"It’s never too late to get to know your city councilors and school board members. Question people, show up and fight for positive change in our community." — Deqa Dhalac, Mayor of South Portland
February 8, 2022
"Music connects people and builds community which has always been my passion and underlying mission." — Camille Curtis Saucier
February 2, 2022
Steve Boissonneault has accepted the position of Senior Information Technology Specialist.
February 1, 2022
Over the period of several months, we posted weekly interviews from Amy Northrop, a Saco Resident in End-stage Kidney Failure, on our Facebook and Instagram. Brave and unforgivingly herself, Amy opened up to us about her experiences.
January 28, 2022
“I once met a tattoo shop owner who said I shouldn’t be working in the industry and that it was no place for a woman. But his words just lit a fire inside me. I kept my nose to the grind, and used his hatred as fuel. Here I am, 12 years after I began my apprenticeship, and I’m still doing the work I love."
January 27, 2022
"My success as a baker has been made possible by the loyalty of the locals. People here work hard to uplift their community, and their support fuels us: Not just financially, but emotionally as well. Their support has changed our lives, and hopefully, our goods and services have changed theirs, too."
January 26, 2022
“When my son was 2, I came home from work and my wife, Amy, looked at me and suggested that something wasn’t quite right with Dylan. He was our first child, so we didn’t have any sort of ‘blueprint’ for what behaviors were considered age-appropriate. In 1993, we could have taken him anywhere in the world and not gotten a diagnosis because his disorder didn’t even exist until 1994."
January 24, 2022
"My work is a direct expression of my own internal world: My feelings, emotions, experiences, memories. It’s a visual depiction of what I think and what I’m going through. It’s a direct effort to communicate and have my work communicate with me."
January 24, 2022
Christina O'Brien accepted the position of Senior Business Credit Analyst
January 18, 2022
Dustin Ellis has accepted the position of Customer Care Specialist.
January 10, 2022
“One day, when I was studying abroad in Australia, a stranger took up a conversation with me on the bus. We chatted about our shared love for endurance challenges, and he told me he and a friend rowed across the Atlantic Ocean together once. It was one of those sentences I couldn’t unlearn, and I knew then I wanted to do the same."
January 10, 2022
"I’m really happy in my current role as an auditor, so I haven’t felt the need to move positions within the bank. Working this job has afforded me the unique opportunity to work at the main office, although I do periodically visit all the branches and the operating center."
January 9, 2022
January 7, 2022
"For me, SBSI is so special because of the value it places on its employees and their families. I have three boys and an amazing wife that works as a nurse at one of the local hospitals. Our schedule can often become a challenge, especially over these last two years where the pandemic has frequently forced the schools to move to remote learning, but the bank has been so accommodating."
January 6, 2022
In an interview series from 2021, Stephanie and three of her clients spoke with us about how riding horses impacted their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Originally published as four separate posts on our Facebook and Instagram, you can now read their stories here.
January 4, 2022
“My Place Teen Center is the brainchild of Westbrook community members. In 1996, many people came forward and requested that local officials assist them in finding a way to mitigate the rise of teen suicides and substance use disorder. In 1998, Mission Possible Teen Center opened. The need was clearly high and the space too small, so we moved to a former church in 2004 which continues to serve as our home location."
January 4, 2022
"I’ve learned through all of this that if you really love something, you can do it. Find out who your people are, keep your support system close, and be who you are without fear. I don’t let what happened to me define who I am. I don’t let it change how I choose to live."
January 4, 2022
Crysta Frost has accepted the position of Financial Services Administrative Assistant.
January 3, 2022
Kenzie Lyons has accepted the position of Customer Relationship Associate.
January 3, 2022
Ash Muise has accepted the position of Customer Relationship Associate.
January 2, 2022
“When I was 20-something, I remember walking around the store in search of gifts for my family for Christmas... No object on a shelf felt meaningful enough for me gift to those I loved. Most of the items, I thought, would end up as burdensome trash stuffed in the attic only to be thrown away the following year. I wanted to create something that would last a lifetime, and these little wooden ornaments I make do just that."
December 29, 2021
“I’ve wanted to own and run my own dance school since I was a little girl. So after college, I moved to New York City to continue my training in hopes of dancing full-time. After a back injury sidelined my professional career, I knew it was time to move home and open my own studio. I opened Drouin Dance Center in 2005, leasing just 2,500 square feet in the Dana Warp Mill in Westbrook."
December 22, 2021
Priscilla Gallant has been with us since 1953, Robert Felker since 1951 and Priscilla Lamb since 1952.
December 22, 2021
“The Golden Rooster was first established in 1967 and was a popular lunch spot in this area. My family bought the business in 1985, and I’ve kept it going since then. I’ve been here about 36 years now and working here brings me a lot of happiness."
December 20, 2021
"Being a part of the community is important to us and being recognized for this award is so humbling. We are honored to serve others and so grateful to have been selected as one of the winners of the Heartbeat of the Community Award."
December 15, 2021
"Being here has changed my life for the better. It runs through my veins, and I am so thankful to have been introduced to this bank and to have heard those 6 little words 'have you ever thought about lending?' a little over 15 years ago.”
December 15, 2021
"I think small businesses are really the framework of the community in which they reside. In a way, they become a necessity, because they provide more than just services or products. They become part of the essence of the area, and people rely upon these businesses to create a sense of connection and bring people together.”
December 14, 2021
Tanya Carlin has accepted the position of Customer Care Specialist.
December 14, 2021
"We're happy to be able to continue on the legacy of Happy Wheels and provide a space for people to meet. It is the people, truly, that make this place so great and this effort so worth it. You’d be surprised how many people would come here from hours and hours away just to skate and drive home later that day."
December 13, 2021
"Everything I do is for the betterment of the bank and our community. I love the people I work with and we’re always lifting each other up and helping one another. I bring 35 years of experience in the mortgage business, and I love being able to pass on my knowledge."
December 6, 2021
"The relationships I have built and the people I spend 40+ hours a week with have made a big impact on my life. They’ve given me institutional knowledge, industry knowledge, and have even taught me the occasional life lessons here and there. I will carry all of their knowledge with me for the rest of my life."
November 22, 2021
On a warm fall day in 1976, 15-year-old John Apte waited anxiously at his family’s airport in New Hampshire for a chance to take his first ever solo flight. After placing a slab of lead under his seat, John’s father gave him the go-ahead and he took off to the skies. At that moment, feeling more alive than he ever had before, he knew he had a future in aviation.
November 22, 2021
Patrick Sullivan has accepted the position of Customer Relationship Associate
November 19, 2021
"What makes our place so special is that it’s not just about getting your nails done. It’s a therapeutic experience. It’s an opportunity for customers to come in and get some pampering time. It’s a place where they can meet up and connect with people.”
August 27, 2021
A new phone scam, referred to as the Delayed Disconnect Phone Scam, has recently started growing in popularity throughout Canada.
July 2, 2021
We have been notified that there has been increased volume of callers spoofing SBSI phone numbers. These callers may attempt to explain that you are past due or provide other fraudulent claims and try to connect you with a representative.
April 8, 2021
Tony Leblanc is celebrating 20 years with SBSI!
March 5, 2021
Si es para nosotros, es para nosotros : If it’s for us, it’s for us.
February 8, 2021
I worked for over 30 years in Asia and returned home to Maine in the summer of 2019. I got involved in Southeast Asia by working for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which manages US foreign aid, starting in Thailand in 1990 and then Cambodia in 1992. I was involved in Rule of Law and Governance programs by day, but in my spare time I got really interested in Cambodia's traditional silk weaving. So I started helping a nearby weaving village improve their designs and environmental impact.
February 4, 2021
“I don't get to spend as much time on the farm as I used to, but what really gives me purpose is seeing the joy and wonder that's created for people of all ages.”
February 3, 2021
“For a long time it felt like I was holding sand that was slipping through my fingers. There’s hope now, and everything is starting to feel more real.”
February 2, 2021
We are pleased to announce the following promotions:
January 21, 2021
The timeless message of kindness and empathy is as important today as it was 30 years ago.
November 27, 2020
She started sneaking her Dad’s schoolbooks when she was a little girl to teach in her imaginary classroom.
August 3, 2020
Mark B. Black. He’s described by his great nephew, John Black, as a tall, bald, imposing figure of a man. He served on the board at SBSI in the 1940’s and 50’s.
March 16, 2020
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
