8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 14, 2020

THE FIRST BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)

Maine

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(207) 563-3195

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuit to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None

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Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets Page 1

Signatures                      Page 2

Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

First National Bank Finalizes Purchase

On Monday, December 14, 2020, First National Bank completed the purchase of a bank branch at 1B Belmont Avenue in Belfast, Maine from Bangor Savings Bank. 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.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

THE FIRST BANCORP, INC.

By: /s/ Richard M. Elder

Richard M. Elder

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

December 14, 2020