In our last post we discussed value in doing business with your local insurance agency. In this post we will discuss the relationships that Cheney Insurance has with the Insurance Carriers we represent and why that adds value to you. At Cheney Insurance, we carefully choose the insurance companies we represent. We work with over […]
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Hundreds of millions of advertising dollars are spent by national direct insurance carriers (State Farm, Geico, Farmers Insurance…) telling you that switching will save you money. Creative advertising may entertain us, but are there real savings? We believe there is greater value in doing business with a local independent agency like Cheney Insurance. Industry Standards […]
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Snowmobiling is a great way to get outside and enjoy Maine winters. With over 14,000 miles of trails across the state, you can discover the beauty of Maine from a unique vantage point. Maine has over 290 snowmobile clubs that maintain and groom the trails. Often these clubs host a number of social events and promote […]
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Tis the season for gift giving! I remember the days when my grandmother would gather us grandchildren together to make our handmade ornaments for gift giving. Salt-dough ornaments, Angels (made with nylon faces – each face having its own ‘personality’), and Thumbprint Christmas cards (in the spirit of Ed Emberly). These are the gifts which […]
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One of my fondest memories is Christmas at Grandma’s house. She loved to decorate. Holly, Juniper, Balsam Fir, and White Pine boughs would be brought inside to decorate the mantle, the bay window and also to make swags for the doors. The smell of balsam this time of year still brings vivid memories of Grandma […]
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Like most people after you have cooked, served, and eaten the big meal for Thanksgiving, you probably will want to take a nap or relax and enjoy time spent with friends and family. What to do with all of the leftovers may not be a priority right away, but you will get hungry again. If […]
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Let’s consider this scenario You purchase your first car from a local dealer…let’s say a Pontiac Grand Am. You love your car. It may not the fanciest model, but it is yours. Five years later, you know how to drive it in a variety of weather conditions, including the snow and how to back into […]
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It sure feels like winter! We are having record lows for November. Usually we are not talking about frozen pipes during the fall season, but these frigid temperatures are a good opportunity to bring the subject up. One of our employees recalls when a pipe froze and burst in her hall. Luckily, she reacted quickly […]
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As part of our community outreach program, Cheney Insurance will be hosting our first blood drive on October 15th from 10:00 to 3:00. Brittany Carter, our community outreach coordinator, has organized this fantastic event with the help of the American Red Cross. Along with awesome raffle prizes from Crystal McLain Arts, Se Vende, and Main […]
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Supposing you were asked to sit down right now and, from memory, write a list of everything of value or importance in your home. That would include everything from jewelry and clothing, through computers and appliances, to furnishings. How well do you think you’d do? Experience suggests you’d overlook some major items. Yet, that is […]
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