First National Bank

10/14/2026

Only two weeks left to apply for First National Bank’s Dream First Community Grant! 🌱

Eligible nonprofits, municipalities, and schools serving Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, Hancock, Penobscot, or Washington County can apply for a $5,000 grant to support food security programming.

📅 Apply by October 31, 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://www.thefirst.com/dream-first-community-grant

Help us spread the word before the deadline! 💚

10/14/2026

Big news! First National Bank ranked #4 in the large employer category of the Best Places to Work in Maine! 🎉

This honor is especially meaningful because it comes directly from our employees' feedback. Our culture is something we build together through teamwork, mutual support, and care for our communities.

Thank you to our incredible team for making First National Bank a top workplace year after year! 💙💛

Full list of winners: https://bestcompaniesgroup.com/best-places-to-work-in-maine/winners/

Want to join our team? Explore career opportunities at www.TheFirst.com/Careers

10/14/2026

You don’t need a special app to start saving. Try this: set up an automatic transfer of $10–$25 to your savings account every payday. You may barely notice it, but those small amounts can add up over time.

You can also try rounding up purchases and saving the difference or setting a specific savings goal. Remember, the best savings strategy is the one you can stick with. So, this National Savings Day, start small—and make it automatic.

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10/13/2026

The moment you hung up on that fake "banker" who asked for your PIN? That's when you became a . See how to protect your money at BanksNeverAskThat.com.

10/11/2026

Scammers aren’t stopping. But when we all become Scam Slayers, we can stop them — and protect our money. See how: https://aba.social/45wsDM9

10/10/2026

Scammers never take a rest day.
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10/09/2026

Take a quick break from stacking wood or swapping snow tires to cross off the easiest winter-prep item on your list: downloading the First National Bank mobile app.

Our app keeps you connected to your accounts so you can handle financial tasks anytime, in any weather. In just a few taps, you can deposit checks, transfer funds between accounts, pay bills, and even apply for loans right from your phone.

Tap the link to download today!

https://www.thefirst.com/bank/digital-banking

10/08/2026

Help us build a hunger-free Maine this fall by supporting the local businesses you already love.

When you open a First National Bank Essential, Empower, E-Chieve, or Exceptional checking account, you’re automatically enrolled in our Bank Local, Buy Local, Give Local initiative. Every time you use your debit card at hundreds of participating local businesses, we donate funds directly to a local food bank.

Making a difference in your community is that simple. Click the link to get started and explore participating merchants near you!

https://www.thefirst.com/connect/dream-first

10/07/2026

Any guesses? 👀

Our team rolled up their sleeves with WindowDressers to help make Maine homes warmer and more energy efficient. 💙💛

10/06/2026

A little teamwork can make a big difference. 💙💛

Our team spent today volunteering with WindowDressers in Camden, helping build insulating window inserts that keep homes warmer, reduce energy use and help lower heating costs.

We’re proud to roll up our sleeves and support the communities we call home.

03/03/2026

Stop by Chloe’s Café at 30 Water Street in Ellsworth this month.
☕️Enjoy your coffee. Support a neighbor. Every cup counts.

We're back! And so excited to kick off the month with First National Bank and their Dream First program.

All month long a portion of all regular coffee sales will go to Loaves and Fishes Ellsworth.

See you soon! 🫶🏼

03/03/2026

Free throws win basketball games! They also generate money to local high school's sports programming funds, thanks to First National Bank's First Hoop Program which donated a total of $43,750 to 16 local high schools this season. Read more: https://wdea.am/first-hoop-program-maine/

10/31/2024

First National Bank is conducting a "Sugar and Spice" drive at all of their branches now through November 15th. Here's what they're looking for

10/20/2023

please note this change to the Making Strides Walk in Damariscotta !

10/11/2023

From now until October 20th, our Ellsworth branch is collecting new or gently used kids Halloween costumes to benefit the Peninsula School.

09/21/2022

Gretchen Wilson, the executive director of the Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce tells us about Autumn Gold.

06/06/2022

During the month of June our Ellsworth branch is collecting donation items for Loaves and Fishes Ellsworth.

06/10/2021

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! Join us tomorrow from 1:30-3:30 pm in support of Ellsworth Little League! Meet some of your favorite players and enjoy some game time snacks!

06/08/2021

We are proud sponsors of Ellsworth Little League! Come meet some of your favorite players and enjoy some game time snacks at our branch on Friday from 1:30-3:30!

04/07/2021

First National Bank and First National Wealth Management are proud supporters of Special Children's Friends.

Today's special friend of the day is First National Bank 💙

APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH! During the entire month of April we have our annual Special Friend of the Day Campaign! Every day of the month a new area business will support autism awareness by becoming our Friend of the Day. The best part is YOU COULD WIN a $100 gift certificate to the participating business of your choice! Just listen to Star 97.7 every morning to find out which business is that day's friend. Any comment, share, and like on this post or on a post mentioning our campaign is a chance to win! You can even stop by the business and snap a photo with our cardboard cut out! No purchase necessary! Our winner will be chosen by raffle on Monday, May 3rd.