SACO, Maine (July 3, 2026) — Saco & Biddeford Savings and Paquin & Carroll Insurance have each earned Gold honors in the inaugural Best of Biddeford + Saco Community Contest, a local awards program celebrating the businesses, organizations and services that make the Biddeford-Saco area a vibrant place to live, work and visit.
Presented as a celebration of the “best” the area has to offer — from dining and shopping to arts, entertainment, financial services and more — the contest invited readers and community members to nominate and vote for their favorite local businesses across more than 70 categories.
“We are honored to be recognized by the people who know this community best: our neighbors, customers and local partners,” says Mark Jones, CEO and President, Saco & Biddeford Savings. “For nearly two centuries, our work has been rooted in relationships and a deep commitment to our community. This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from the very people we serve.”
Paquin & Carroll Insurance was also recognized with gold honors, reflecting its long-standing commitment to helping individuals, families and businesses protect what matters most through trusted insurance guidance and personal service.
“We are grateful to our clients and community members for this recognition,” says Josh Fearon, President, Paquin & Carroll Insurance. “Our team takes pride in providing dependable advice, responsive service and insurance solutions tailored to the needs of the people and businesses we serve.”
Saco & Biddeford Savings and Paquin & Carroll Insurance extend their appreciation to everyone who nominated, voted and continues to support local businesses throughout Biddeford, Saco and the surrounding communities.
About Saco & Biddeford Savings:
Founded in 1827, Saco & Biddeford Savings is Maine’s oldest bank. For almost 200 years, SBSI has continued to meet the ever-changing needs of the customers and communities it serves. Fulfilling its commitment to mutuality, SBSI, in conjunction with Paquin & Carroll Insurance, has contributed more than $5.3 million to area organizations over the last 10 years. For more information, visit www.sbsavings.bank, Instagram at @SBSavings, Facebook at @sacobiddefordsavings, or visit one of their locations in Saco, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, Scarborough, South Portland or Westbrook. Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
About Paquin & Carroll Insurance:
Founded in 1928, Paquin & Carroll Insurance1 provides personal, business and employee benefits insurance programs for clients throughout Northern New England. The firm maintains a high standard of service and is proud of its long-standing client relationships built on mutual responsibility and trust. Locally owned, with access to national and regional insurance carriers, Paquin & Carroll ensures customers have competitive products and pricing to fit clients’ budgets. For more information and locations, visit www.insurancepc.com.
1 Paquin & Carroll, LLC, products are not deposit products of, or guaranteed by, Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution (SBSI), or an affiliate of SBSI. Paquin & Carroll, LLC, products are not insured by the FDIC.
