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Waterville returning to its roots as credit union, students plant elm trees
New Dimensions Federal Credit Union planted an elm tree in 2020 and is encouraging others to do the same.
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WATERVILLE In the 1930s, Silver Street was lined with elm trees, earning the city the nickname Elm City.
The newly planted elm tree at New Dimensions Federal Credit Union in Waterville.
Photo courtesy of New Dimensions Federal Credit Union
In the 1960s and ’70s, construction to develop Waterville began and destroyed more of the famed trees. The ultimate destruction of the trees came from Dutch Elm disease spreading.
Central Maine business briefs: University of Maine at Augusta designated as Military Friendly School
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The University of Maine at Augusta has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation by VIQTORY recognizing its exceptional service to veterans, military service members and their families.
“UMA is honored to receive this designation,” said UMA President Rebecca Wyke, according to a news release from the university. “Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a welcoming community for our military service members and veterans.”
UMA Graduation Challenge Coin pre-pandemic photo.
Photo courtesy of UMA