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14th Annual Community Maters More

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14th Annual Community Maters More

Lisa Bird. Vice President, Community Outreach Officer at Bangor Savings Bank On Community Matters More speaks to us about their 14th Annual Program.

Since its inception in 2007, the Community Matters More program has awarded almost $1.5 million to more than 500 organizations. The program started in support of nonprofits that play an important role in many lives and has steadily grown through the years.

All voting takes place online at www.Bangor.com/cmm through Feb. 28.

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