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Kristin Tardif
Vice President, Marketing Director
207-784-9164
ktardif@androscogginbank.com

Androscoggin Bank Touted With International Advertising Award

Prestigious Telly Award Recognizes Bank’s Innovative Campaign

LEWISTON, Maine—Aug. 8, 2008—Androscoggin Bank, a Lewiston-based full service financial institution, today announced that it has been recognized with a Telly Award for its Re-branding Innovation Television Campaign won by its Portland-based creative firm, McClain Marketing Group. The award was presented at the 29th Annual Telly Awards.

"It is an honor to be recognized at this level," said Kristin Tardif, vice president, marketing director, Androscoggin Bank. "Working in collaboration with McClain Marketing Group, we were able to design an original and innovative campaign that positioned the Bank as a pioneer in the financial services industry in Maine. From the television and print ads to the colorful, whimsical ATM wraps, the campaign truly encompassed and articulated Androscoggin Bank’s new brand personality."

The Androscoggin Bank Re-branding Innovation Television Campaign consisted of three, 15-second television spots that were placed as bookends on Fox 23, Time Warner Cable, WCSH, WGME and WMTW over the course of the fourth quarter of 2007.

"Using a computer generated desktop scene as the backdrop, McClain placed iconic items on it that moved in one direction and then suddenly moved in an unexpected way illustrating that Androscoggin Bank is a solution-based, forward thinking business that can help move its customer in a new, positive financial direction," explained Bob Perkins, creative director, McClain Marketing. "Everyone who worked on this project is extremely gratified to have received these esteemed accolades."

To view the commercials, please visit mcclainmarketing.com/telly.

About the Telly Awards
Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs as well as the finest video and film productions. The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators and corporate video departments in the world. The Telly Awards is a widely known and highly respected national and international competition and receives over 14,000 entries annually from all 50 states and many foreign countries.

About McClain Marketing Group
McClain Marketing Group is a leading marketing strategy and creative firm. Innovative thinking, strategic insight, creative ingenuity and solid real-world experience sets the agency apart as a nationally-known strategic marketing firm specializing in building brands, solving tough marketing challenges, and assisting clients to grow their business through highly effective marketing strategy. For more information, please visit mcclainmarketing.com.

About Androscoggin Bank
Founded in 1870, Androscoggin Bank provides innovative banking solutions to individual consumers and small and mid-sized businesses with a full range of banking, investing and other financial and risk-management products and services. The company provides unparalleled convenience serving consumers and businesses with 12 retail-banking offices, more than 150 ATMs and online banking services. For more information about Androscoggin Bank, visit androscogginbank.com.

In photo: Andrew Grover, CPA, CFE, Vice President and Risk Management

July 7, 2008 – Androscoggin Bank is pleased to announce Andrew Grover, CPA, CFE has been hired as Vice President and Risk Manager. Andrew has been in the finance field for over 12 years experience in public accounting and forensic auditing; most recently working in management for an accounting firm in Maine. Andrew attained his Bachelors of Science in Accounting and Masters of Business Administration from Thomas College. He has achieved the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Andrew is an adjunct faculty member at Thomas College in Waterville and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide teaching graduate and under graduate courses in accounting and business. Andrew is a Member of the Leadership Board of the American Lung Association of New England and teaches finance courses for the Junior Achievement Program.

In photo: David C. Pease, SPHR, Senior Vice President and Human Resources Director

July 7, 2008 – Androscoggin Bank is pleased to announce David C. Pease, SPHR has been hired as Senior Vice President and Human Resources Director. David has been in the Human Resources field for over 20 years; most recently working as the Senior Human Resource leader at a hospital in Maine. David attained his Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Maine and his Masters in Human Resources Management from Lesley University. He has achieved the designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the Human Resources Certification Institute. David is a frequent speaker at Human Resources Conventions and meetings. He is an adjunct faculty member at Thomas College in Waterville and helps Human Resource professionals to take the PHR or SPHR exam. David is a member of the American Society of Training and Development and is the Deputy Director of the Maine State Society of Human Resources Board.

In photo: Jessica Shuck, SPHR, Human Resources Generalist

July 1, 2008 – Androscoggin Bank is pleased to announce that Jessica Shuck, SPHR, Human Resources Generalist has been named President Elect of Central Maine Human Resources Association (CMHRA), an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Jessica Shuck has been with Androscoggin Bank for one year and has over 5 years experience in Human Resources. Jessica has her Certificate in Human Resource Management from USM and recently was awarded certification as Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Human Resource Certification Institute.

The Society for Human Resource Management is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 200,000 individual members, the Society's mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available. As an influential voice, the Society's mission is also to advance the human resource profession to ensure that HR is recognized as an essential partner in developing and executing organizational strategy. Founded in 1948, SHRM currently has more than 550 affiliated chapters and members in more than 100 countries.

Androscoggin Bank Awards $1,000 to the Gray Public Library Association

In photo: (from left to right) Paul Andersen, Executive Vice President and COO, Androscoggin Bank, William Denehy, Senior Vice President, Androscoggin Bank, Michele Bedigan, Assistant Vice President, Gray Branch Manager, Androscoggin Bank present the check to ray Public Library Board Members Peter Gerardo, Marie Morey, Library Director, ex officio, Anne Rowe, Ray Clark and Joyce Burrows, member Trustees of the Gray Library.

May 2008 – In celebration of the ten year anniversary of the Gray branch, Androscoggin Bank was pleased to award the Gray Public Library a check for $1,000.00. The award was part of Androscoggin Bank’s continued commitment to giving back to the citizens of Maine.

The Gray Public Library Association is a not-for-profit organization operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The Association supports the programs and activities of the Gray Public Library; assists the Gray Public Library by recruiting, training and supervising volunteers and solicits bequests and gifts of books, manuscripts, money or other appropriate materials to supplement the library budget. They are also responsible for raising funds for capital improvements to the Gray Public Library's facilities; and educate the public about the Gray Public Library, about libraries in general and about other topics.

Press Release
Androscoggin Bank Announces Donation
to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine

In photo:  William Denehy, Senior Vice President of Androscoggin Bank presents the check to Tom Peaco, Executive Director of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine.

At the January 18, 2008 Lewiston Maineiacs game, Androscoggin Bank presented a $1,500.00 check to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine.  At the game, the Bank's employees also accepted donated items for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to share with local wish children.  Androscoggin Bank Employees have been actively involved in raising funds to support the Foundation.  In total, over $3200.00 was raised through donations from employees and through the sale of Androscoggin Bank sponsored items. 

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine grants the wishes of Maine children with life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.  The Foundation fulfills the wish of a seriously ill Maine child once every five days on average and fulfilled the wishes of 8 children from Androscoggin County in 2007.

Promotions

Paul Andersen, Executive Vice President has been elected to Chief Operating Officer.  Paul has been with the bank for twenty years and most recently managed all consumer, residential, small business and commercial banking as well as collections and credit.  As Chief Operating Officer, Paul will manage the day to day operations of the company.  In addition to his previous duties he will oversee marketing, human resources and retail banking.

Chris Logan has been elected Senior Vice President.  Chris joined us in August of 2004 as a Commercial Lender.  Chris has international business knowledge and experience in addition to his lending skills and experience.  In his new role, Chris will manage Commercial Lending and Business Services.

Gerry Merriman has been elected Vice President.  Gerry has an extensive background in commercial and residential loan review and collection and as a bank examiner.  He assumed the managerial role in Collections in March of last year with the added responsibility of commerical loan workout.

Nancy Robertson has been elected Vice President.  Nancy joined the bank in January of last year as Livermore Falls/Jay Regional Manager.  Nancy brings to us her many years of banking experience in business development and branch operations.

Patty Cornell has been elected Vice President.  Patty has represented Androscoggin Bank in the South Paris area for over 20 years.  She assumed the managerial role in 2004.  Since then Patty and her team have been responsible for significant branch growth and business development.

Carrie Lacasse has been elected Vice President.  Carrie has extensive knowledge in lending and loan operations.  She has managed the Loan Operations area of the Bank for several years and has been instrumental in developing and managing our scanning capabilities.

Rachel Ouellette has been elected Vice President.  Rachel has managed our Deposit Operations Department for over 14 years.  She has been an integral part in the implementation of technological advances in past years, including WebTeller and, most recently, Premier Expedite.

Rhonda Roy has been elected Assistant Vice President.  In addition to the responsibility of building and renovating branch offices, Rhonda has successfully managed several projects including the implementation of Premier Expedite.

Lindy Fogg has been elected Assistant Vice President.  After a successful run as Assistant Branch Manager of our Sabattus Street Office, Lindy was promoted to Branch Manager of our Minot Avenue Office in February of last year.  Lindy and her team have done an outstanding job of developing the branch and customer base in the Auburn area.

Please join me in congratulating everyone on their accomplishments.

Officers and Directors

The following Officers and Directors were elected at the Annual Meeting of Androscoggin Bancorp, MHC on January 22, 2008.