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DAMARISCOTTA, ME – On Wednesday, October 20th, 2021, First National Bank, a subsidiary of The First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNLC), completed its lease agreement of 5 Parkway South in Brewer, Maine for its newest branch office. Brewer will be First National Bank’s second branch location in Penobscot County, joining their Bangor location.
First National Bank intends to open a full-service branch office offering personal and business banking services along with a complete line of investment services from First National Wealth Management, a division of First National Bank.
“First National Bank is elated to expand into the Brewer community,” stated Tony C. McKim, President and CEO of FNB. “We’re deeply committed to serving individuals, families and businesses throughout Penobscot County.”
Subject to receiving all required legal and regulatory approvals, McKim expects the Brewer branch to open during the first quarter of 2022.
First National Bank operates in Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Hancock, Washington and Penobscot Counties. For more information about First National Bank, call 1-800-564-3195 or visit www.thefirst.com.
DAMARISCOTTA – First National Bank is proud to announce the winners of its fourteenth annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Fifteen color photographs have been chosen from over 250 entries, and each winning photographer will be awarded a $150 cash prize. The images will appear in the Bank’s 2022 desk calendar, tide calendar and wall calendar, which will be available to customers in all offices of First National Bank by mid-November.
The winning entrants are: Cover – Raymond Boulier of Corinth; January – Sean Sheppard of Rockland; February – Brandon Sutton of Pembroke; March – Mark Ruppert of Freeport; April – Nichole McClure of Bucksport; May – Renee Heal of Rockport; June – Penny Walls of Lamoine; July – Lois Glaser of Boothbay Harbor; August – Nicholas LaBreck of Rockland; September – Brittany Carter-Burpee of Blue Hill; October – Don Dunbar of Perry; November – Amanda Paradis of Sumner; December – Ted Mahler of South Thomaston; wall calendar image – Zachary Holderby of Penobscot; tide chart image – Leo Kowal of Eastport.
First National Bank began asking its customers in January to submit their very best original, scenic Maine shots. All customers of First National Bank -- professionals and amateurs, employees and their family members -- were encouraged to enter the contest. To continue First National Bank’s tradition of being a genuine Maine community bank, the custom calendars are being designed by Proforma Marketing Essentials in Camden.
“Every year we are amazed by the spectacular photographs taken by our customers,” said Susan Norton, Executive Vice President. “Producing a custom photo desk calendar that highlights our customers’ talents and the natural beauty of our state is such a win-win situation. We look forward to sharing the 2022 desk calendar this fall.”
First National Bank is an independent community bank with 17 offices in Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Hancock, Washington and Penobscot Counties. For more information about First National Bank, please call 800-564-3195 or visit www.thefirst.com. Find us on Facebook.
DAMARISCOTTA, MAINE – First National Bank recently announced that it has made donations totaling over $29,000 to thirty-five organizations fighting food insecurity in the bank’s market area in response to its program Dream First Community.
Dream First Community supports local businesses while helping tackle food insecurity in Maine. When a customer shops using their First National Bank VISA® Debit Card at partner local merchants, First National Bank donates money to local area food pantries and customers become eligible to win gift cards to their favorite local businesses.
First National Bank’s program most recently contributed $2,500 to The Common Good Soup Kitchen in Southwest Harbor to replace a freezer that was critical to their food preparation and storage needs.
“The Common Good Soup Kitchen is honored to receive community support that ensures our ability to move forward with our mission,” said Executive Director, Laurie Ward. “We are so thankful for First National Bank’s Dream First Community Program. What a wonderful community resource that helps local business, customers as well as non-profits like ours.”
“We believe in the positive impact our Dream First Community program is making,” said, First National Bank’s President and CEO, Tony McKim. “We look forward to continuing our support for these vital organizations and working together to ensure that the best days are ahead for all of our customers and the towns in our market area.”
To find a complete list of participating merchants visit www.DreamFirstCommunity.com
First National Bank is an independent community bank with 17 offices in Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Hancock, Washington and Penobscot Counties. For more information about First National Bank, please call 1-800-564-3195 or visit www.thefirst.com.
First National Bank recently announced that it has made donations totaling $16,500 to twenty-eight food pantries in the bank’s market area to celebrate the launch of its new program, Dream First Community.
Dream First Community supports local businesses while helping tackle food insecurity in Maine. When a customer shops using their First National Bank VISA® Debit Card at partner local merchants, First National Bank donates money to local area food banks and customers become eligible to win gift cards to their favorite local businesses.
“First National Bank is grateful for the critical services that our food banks provide our neighbors in need. To us, there is nothing more important than keeping things local,” remarked Tony C. McKim, President and CEO. “Dream First Community helps us move our communities forward, together.”
The twenty-eight food pantries included: Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry in Rockland, Bar Harbor Food Pantry, Belfast Soup Kitchen, Boothbay Region Food Pantry, Bread for the Journey in Warren, Bread of Life Food Pantry in Swan's Island, Camden Area Christian Food Pantry, Come Spring Food Pantry in Union, Ecumenical Food Pantry in Bangor, Friendship/Cushing Food Pantry, Garrapy Food Pantry in Eastport , Help Yourself Shelf in Wiscasset, Irene Chadbourne Food Pantry in Calais, Little Free Food Pantry in Vinalhaven, Loaves and Fishes in Ellsworth, Magic School Bus from Healthy Peninsula in Blue Hill, New Harbor Food Pantry, Newcastle Ecumenical Food Pantry, Salvation Army Food Pantry in Bangor, St. George Community Cupboard, Thomaston Interchurch Fellowship, Together Place Food Pantry in Bangor, Tree of Life in Blue Hill, Waldoboro Food Pantry, Westside Food Pantry in Southwest Harbor, Wiscasset Food Pantry and Woodland Community Food Pantry in Baileyville.
To find a complete list of participating merchants visit www.DreamFirstCommunity.com
First National Bank is an independent community bank with 17 offices in Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Hancock, Washington and Penobscot Counties. For more information about First National Bank, please call 1-800-564-3195 or visit www.thefirst.com.BELFAST, ME – On Monday, December 14, 2020, First National Bank, a subsidiary of The First Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FNLC), completed its purchase of 1B Belmont Avenue in Belfast, Maine from Bangor Savings Bank, a subsidiary of Bangor Bancorp, MHC. The transaction value per the preliminary closing statement is $25.2 million, consisting of loans, the building, equipment, and deposit premium. Prior to completing the transaction, First National Bank obtained all required legal and regulatory approvals.
The 1B Belmont Avenue branch in Belfast was previously operated by Damariscotta Bank and Trust and was purchased from Bangor Savings Bank. It was one of six Maine branches Bangor Savings Bank acquired from Damariscotta Bank and Trust and was divested to resolve concerns in the market raised by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division.
“First National Bank is so pleased to be in Belfast,” stated Tony C. McKim, President and CEO of FNB. “While lobbies remain closed for the time being, we look forward to welcoming customers at the drive-up and through our curbside banking option. We feel fortunate to be part of this vibrant community.”
With this transaction, First National Bank operates 17 branches in Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Hancock, Washington and Penobscot Counties. For more information about First National Bank, call 1-800-564-3195 or visit www.thefirst.com.
First National Bank is proud to announce the winners of its thirteenth annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Fifteen color photographs have been chosen from over 150 entries, and each winning photographer will be awarded a $150 cash prize. The images will appear in the Bank’s 2021 desk calendar, wall calendar and tide chart, which will be available to customers in all offices of First National Bank by mid-November.
The winning entrants are: Cover – Sherrie Tucker of New Harbor; January – Bill Knight of Bangor; February – Chris L'Abbe of Topsham; March – Mark Rupper of Freeport; April – Inna Stoyanova of Spokane, WA; May – Hannah McGhee of Newcastle; June – Hal Hagy of Rockport; July – Leo Kowal of Eastport; August – Moe Chen of Scarborough; September – Lisa Rogers of Dennysville; October – Debora Snyder of West Boothbay Harbor; November – Lori Bartlett of Bar Harbor; December – Don Dunbar of Perry; wall calendar image – Hal Hagy of Rockport; tide chart image – Spencer Mendell of Brunswick.
First National Bank began asking its customers in January to submit their very best original, scenic Maine shots. All customers of First National Bank -- professionals and amateurs, employees and their family members -- were encouraged to enter the contest. To continue First National Bank’s tradition of being genuine Maine community bank, the custom calendars are being designed by Proforma Marketing Essentials in Camden.
“Every year we are amazed by the spectacular photographs taken by our customers,” said Susan Norton, Executive Vice President. “Producing a custom photo desk calendar that highlights our customers’ talents and the natural beauty of our state is such a win-win situation. We look forward to sharing the 2021 desk calendar this fall.”
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- Financial institutions across Maine have activated their pandemic response plans to minimize impact on the delivery of financial services and keep members, customers, and employees safe.
- Families and businesses may experience financial hardships due to the coronavirus emergency. Maine’s financial institutions are willing and available to provide support. Consumers and businesses are urged to take an active role in contacting their credit union or bank if they would like to learn more about the products and services available to them.