Grand Opening Event Will Kick off Monthlong Sweepstakes with Chances to Win Tablets and Gas Cards

PORTLAND, Maine, June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of Maine will welcome Portland residents and the business community to its new headquarters and branch with a grand opening event on June 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 2 Canal Plaza. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the bank's breadth of services and innovative products, such as The Promise Account ™, as well as to enter to win a tablet computer and other prizes through The Bank of Maine Celebration, a monthlong sweepstakes, which will run from June 27 to July 25.

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"Our new headquarters and branch in Portland are the latest milestones in The Bank of Maine's 177 year history.  We are committed to providing our customers with America's best checking account, The Promise Account, which could get customers up to a $250 credit," said John W. Everets, chief executive officer and chairman of The Bank of Maine. "We hope the community will visit our new branch and  join us in celebrating 177 solid years of service."

The Portland Grand Opening event, which is free and open to the public, will feature:

• Welcome remarks by the Mayor of Portland, Nicholas M. Mavodones, Jr., and Chief Executive Officer of the Portland Regional Chamber, Godfrey Wood
• Check presentation for $12,500 to the Portland Public Library
• Free food and refreshments provided by Famous Dave's B.B.Q.
• Performance by the South Portland Boys and Girls Club Dynamite Dancers
• Performance by Portland musician, Eric Bettencourt
• Live radio remote by Maine's classic hit station, 107.5 Frank FM
• Kickoff of The Bank of Maine Celebration Sweepstakes

With the Portland opening, The Bank of Maine now has 33 branches, from York to Fort Kent, and more than $830 million in assets and $124 million in capital.

About The Bank of Maine

The Bank of Maine, founded in 1834, is an FDIC-insured, federally chartered savings bank with more than $830 million in assets. The bank offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through its 33 branches and 43 ATM sites located from York to Fort Kent. In addition to serving the needs of its customers, the bank and its charitable foundation have returned over $25 million to Maine communities, including contributions and grants. To learn more, visit www.thebankofmaine.com or join us on Facebook and Twitter.

SOURCE The Bank of Maine

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