Locally owned, locally focused
From a humble beginning on the shores of the Damariscotta River, we're proud of our legacy of trust, strength and exceptional service to our communities. We started as a community bank and we continue to stand strong as a community bank, independent and managed by Mainers. The decisions we make and actions we take focus on you, our neighbors, and keeping our bank strong in service to everyone.
1852
Initially incorporated as The People's Bank in 1852, our institution was established by several prominent business owners in the twin villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle. On May 30, 1864 the bank was chartered by the US Treasury as The First National Bank of Damariscotta.
1888
Further up the coast, The First National Bank of Bar Harbor was organized in 1888, also by a group of notable business leaders – a hard-working bank built on strong community values. By 1991, the bank recorded nearly $96 million in total assets. In 2004, First National had seven branches, from Blue Hill to Calais.
2005
On January 14, 2005, The First National Bank of Damariscotta and The First National Bank of Bar Harbor combined their strong deposit and lending forces into one financial institution, becoming the third largest bank headquartered in Maine, with combined assets of more than $675 million.
Today
First National Bank has assets exceeding $3 billion and serves Maine from our 18 branches. Our hard-working staff is all in on you and love to have you visit. If you are banking on the go, we also offer a variety of electronic services to meet your needs.
Though we have grown substantially through the years, we will always stay committed to our core values of community and customer service. Please visit our locations, meet our employees, and discover all the ways we're committed to helping you improve your financial well-being while helping improve the quality of life in our communities.
