UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

X       QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007

_________ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission File Number: 841105-D

BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maine

01-0393663

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

PO Box 400

82 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME

04609-0400

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(207) 288-3314
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Inapplicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES ___  NO   X    NO_____

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated filer" and "large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer _______ Accelerated filer   X  Non-accelerated filer ________

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in exchange act ruleExchange Act Rule 12b-2): YES: _____ NO:   X 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date:

Class of Common Stock

Number of Shares Outstanding – November 06, 2006May 3, 2007

$2.00 Par Value

3,046,7503,043,078

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.
No
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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements (unaudited):

Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, and December 31, 20052006

3

Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005

4

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the ninethree months ended

September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005

5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005

6

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005

7

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

8-178-16

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

18-4416-43

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

45-4844-47

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

4847

PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

48

47

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

48

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

49

48

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

49

48

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

49

48

Item 5.

Other Information

49

48

Item 6.

Exhibits

49-50

49

Signatures

5049

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006MARCH 31, 2007 AND DECEMBER 31, 20052006
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

September 30,
2006

December 31,
2005

March 31,
2007

December 31,
2006

Assets

Cash and due from banks

     $ 12,516

      $ 10,994

     $    9,308

     $  11,838

Overnight interest bearing money market funds

               20

           3,006

              657

           7,709

Total cash and cash equivalents

        12,536

         14,000

           9,965

         19,547

Securities available for sale, at fair value

      197,884

       183,300

       227,473

       213,252

Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock

         12,649

         11,324

         12,531

         11,849

Loans

       547,487

        514,866

       552,643

       555,099

Allowance for loan losses

          (4,593)

           (4,647)

          (4,499)

          (4,525)

Loans, net of allowance for loan losses

       542,894

        510,219

       548,144

       550,574

Premises and equipment, net

         11,466

          11,785

         11,240

         11,368

Goodwill

           3,158

            3,158

           3,158

           3,158

Bank owned life insurance

           6,057

            5,945

           6,173

           6,116

Other assets

           8,404

            8,723

           8,582

           9,013

TOTAL ASSETS

     $795,048

      $748,454

     $827,266

     $824,877

Liabilities

Deposits

Demand deposits

     $  64,018

      $  55,451

     $  47,848

     $  53,872

NOW accounts

         65,629

          66,965

         62,364

         63,588

Savings and money market deposits

       164,948

        133,113

       147,690

       164,213

Time deposits

       133,860

        129,816

       129,462

       132,285

Brokered time deposits

         85,926

          60,386

       119,468

         82,361

Total deposits

       514,381

        445,731

       506,832

       496,319

Short-term borrowings

       122,035

        131,338

       173,269

       175,246

Long-term debt

         93,143

        108,358

         79,083

         85,466

Other liabilities

           6,485

            6,923

           5,530

           6,795

TOTAL LIABILITIES

       736,044

        692,350

       764,714

       763,826

Shareholders' equity

Capital stock, par value $2.00; authorized 10,000,000 shares;
issued 3,643,614 shares at September 30, 2006 and
December 31, 2005

           7,287

            7,287

Capital stock, par value $2.00; authorized 10,000,000 shares;
issued 3,643,614 shares at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006

           7,287

           7,287

Surplus

           4,111

            4,002

           4,424

           4,365

Retained earnings

         58,055

          55,181

         59,975

         59,339

Accumulated other comprehensive loss:

Net unrealized depreciation on securities available for sale
and derivative instruments, net of taxes of $762 and $895
at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively

         (1,479)

          (1,738)

Less: cost of 595,631 and 583,655 shares of treasury stock
at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively

         (8,970)

          (8,628)

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income:

Prior service cost and unamortized net actuarial gains/losses on
employee benefit plans, net of tax of ($70) and $80,
at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

             (133)

              156

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale,
net of tax of $223 and ($351), at March 31, 2007 and
December 31, 2006, respectively

               433

             (680)

Net unrealized depreciation on derivative instruments, net of tax of $183
and $221 at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

             (356)

             (429)

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss

                (56)

             (953)

Less: cost of 598,944 and 596,169 shares of treasury stock
at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively

          (9,078)

          (8,987)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        59,004

         56,104

         62,552

         61,051

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

     $795,048

      $748,454

     $827,266

     $824,877

                                                                The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.

 

BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARIES


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

March 31,

2006

2005

2006

2005

2007

2006

Interest and dividend income:

Interest and fees on loans

     $9,137

     $7,686

    $26,143

     $21,499

      $ 9,188

      $ 8,263

Interest and dividends on securities and federal funds

       2,943

       1,800

        7,955

         5,473

Interest and dividends on securities and other earning assets

         3,172

         2,431

Total interest and dividend income

     12,080

       9,486

      34,098

       26,972

       12,360

       10,694

Interest expense:

Deposits

       3,561

       1,869

        9,271

         4,718

         3,887

         2,609

Short-term borrowings

       1,684

          656

        4,737

         1,711

         1,917

         1,319

Long-term borrowings

       1,287

       1,474

        3,787

         4,395

         1,274

         1,279

Total interest expense

       6,532

       3,999

      17,795

      10,824

         7,078

         5,207

Net interest income

       5,548

       5,487

      16,303

      16,148

         5,282

         5,487

Provision for loan losses

            81

            25

           124

             50

              ---

              28

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

       5,467

       5,462

      16,179

      16,098

         5,282

         5,459

Non-interest income:

Trust and other financial services

         486

         474

        1,558

        1,489

            541

            504

Service charges on deposit accounts

         440

         406

        1,188

        1,050

            370

            343

Other service charges, commissions and fees

           61

           64

           171

           187

              52

              53

Credit card service charges and fees

         776

         894

        1,399

        1,472

Net securities gains

         357

           38

           667

           580

Credit and debit card service charges and fees

            267

            230

Net securities (loss) gain

           (920)

            310

Other operating income

           79

           91

           345

           245

              68

            164

Total non-interest income

      2,199

      1,967

        5,328

        5,023

            378

         1,604

Non-interest expenses:

Salaries and employee benefits

      2,360

      2,323

        7,077

        7,421

         2,345

         2,444

Postretirement plan settlement

           (832)

             ---

Occupancy expense

         329

         290

           978

           891

            373

            312

Furniture and equipment expense

         456

         392

        1,378

        1,238

            449

            500

Credit card expenses

         577

         667

           993

        1,068

Credit and debit card expenses

            188

            166

Other operating expense

      1,135

      1,155

        3,766

        3,857

         1,274

         1,463

Total non-interest expenses

      4,857

      4,827

      14,192

      14,475

         3,797

         4,885

Income before income taxes

     2,809

      2,602

        7,315

        6,646

         1,863

         2,178

Income taxes

        845

         780

        2,142

        1,911

            488

            615

Net income

   $1,964

    $1,822

      $5,173

     $ 4,735

      $ 1,375

      $ 1,563

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Basic

   $  0.64

    $  0.59

      $ 1.70

   $  1.54

Diluted

   $  0.63

    $  0.58

      $ 1.66

   $  1.49

Earnings Per Share:

Basic earnings per share

      $   0.45

      $   0.51

Diluted earnings per share

      $   0.44

      $   0.50

                                                                        The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.

 

BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE NINETHREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Capital
Stock

Surplus

Retained
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Treasury
Stock

Total
Shareholders'
Equity

Balance December 31, 2004

   $7,287

   $4,002

   $51,733

      $  1,118

   ($8,098)

     $56,042

Net income

          ---

         ---

       4,735

               ---

          ---

         4,735

Total other comprehensive loss

          ---         ---

           ---

         (1,834)

          ---

        (1,834)

Cash dividends declared ($0.630 per share)

          ---         ---

     (1,939)

               ---          ---

        (1,939)

Purchase of treasury stock (41,442 shares)

          ---         ---

           ---

               ---

     (1,134)

        (1,134)

Stock options exercised (30,641 shares)

          ---         ---

        (359)

               ---

         849

            490

Balance September 30, 2005

   $7,287

   $4,002

  $54,170

    ($     716)

   ($8,383)

     $56,360

Balance December 31, 2005

   $7,287

   $4,002

   $55,181

    ($  1,738)

   ($8,628)

      $56,104

Net income

          ---         ---

       5,173

               ---

          ---

          5,173

Total other comprehensive income

          ---         ---

           ---

            259

          ---

             259

Cash dividends declared ($0.675 per share)

          ---         ---

     (2,060)

               ---          ---

        (2,060)

Purchase of treasury stock (35,377 shares)

          ---         ---

           ---

               ---

    (1,014)

        (1,014)

Stock options exercised (23,401 shares)

          ---         ---

        (239)

               ---

        672

            433

Recognition of stock option expense

          ---

        109

           ---

               ---

          ---

            109

Balance September 30, 2006

   $7,287

   $4,111

   $58,055

     ($ 1,479)

   ($8,970)

     $59,004

Capital
Stock

Surplus

Retained
Earnings

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Treasury
Stock

Total
Shareholders'
Equity

Balance December 31, 2005

   $7,287

   $4,002

    $55,181

        $(1,738)

   $(8,628)

     $56,104

Cumulative adjustment from the adoption of
     SAB No. 108

         ---

         ---

           331

                ---

          ---

            331

Adjusted balance December 31, 2005

    7,287

     4,002

        5,512

          (1,738)

    (8,628)

       56,435

Net income

         ---         ---

        1,563

                ---

          ---

         1,563

Total other comprehensive loss

         ---         ---

            ---

             (726)

          ---

          (726)

Cash dividends declared ($0.22 per share)

         ---         ---

          (673)

                ---          ---

          (673)

Purchase of treasury stock (18,725 shares)

         ---         ---

            ---

                ---

       (535)

          (535)

Stock options exercised (3,750 shares),
     and related tax effects

         ---         ---

             (37)

                ---

         101

              64

Recognition of stock option expense

         ---

          35

            ---

                ---

          ---

              35

Balance March 31, 2006

   $7,287

   $4,037

    $56,365

        $(2,464)

   $(9,062)

     $56,163

Balance December 31, 2006

   $7,287

   $4,365

    $59,339

        $  (953)

   $(8,987)

     $61,051

Net income

         ---         ---

        1,375

                ---

          ---

         1,375

Total other comprehensive income

         ---         ---

            ---

              897

          ---

            897

Cash dividends declared ($0.235 per share)

         ---         ---

          (716)

                ---          ---

          (716)

Purchase of treasury stock (4,611 shares)

         ---         ---

            ---

                ---

       (150)

          (150)

Stock options exercised (1,836 shares),
     and related tax effects

         ---

            5

           (23)

                ---

          59

              41

Recognition of stock option expense

         ---

          54

            ---

                ---

          ---

              54

Balance March 31, 2007

   $7,287

   $4,424

    $59,975

        $      (56)

   $(9,078)

     $62,552

                                                    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.

 

 

 

BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINETHREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)

2006

2005

2007

2006

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

     $ 5,173

     $   4,735

      $ 1,375

     $ 1,563

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment

        1,001

             854

            318

            333

Amortization of core deposit intangible

             50

               50

              17

              17

Provision for loan losses

           124

               50

             ---

              28

Net realized gains on sales of securities available for sale

          (667)

           (580)

Net securities losses (gains)

            920

           (310)

Net amortization of bond premiums

           209

             717

              62

              84

Venture capital fund investment impairment loss

               1

               19

Recognition of stock option expense

           109

              ---

              54

              35

Postretirement plan settlement

           (832)

              ---

Net change in other assets

             40

           (697)

              11

           (296)

Net change in other liabilities

         (402)

            115

            (875)

           (193)

Net cash provided by operating activities

        5,638

         5,263

         1,050

          1,261

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of securities available for sale

    (44,995)

     (27,307)

      (28,246)

      (28,347)

Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal paydowns of securities available for sale

     24,580

      29,097

       12,527

         6,689

Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

       6,628

      12,398

         2,201

         3,140

Net increase in Federal Home Loan Bank stock

      (1,325)

          (300)

           (682)

           (720)

Net loans made to customers

    (32,799)

     (45,530)

Net decrease (increase) in loans

         2,430

      (14,455)

Capital expenditures

         (682)

          (884)

           (190)

           (297)

Net cash used in investing activities

    (48,593)

     (32,526)

      (11,960)

      (33,990)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net increase in deposits

     68,650

      38,333

       10,513

        29,021

Net (decrease) increase in securities sold under repurchase agreements

      (2,738)

           631

Net decrease in securities sold under repurchase agreements and fed funds purchased

        (1,759)

         (1,797)

Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances

     30,000

            ---

         6,399

          6,400

Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances

    (51,780)

       (3,500)

     (13,000)

            (596)

Purchases of treasury stock

      (1,014)

       (1,134)

          (150)

            (535)

Stock options exercised

          433

           490

Proceeds from stock option exercises, including excess tax benefits

             41

               64

Payments of dividends

      (2,060)

      (1,939)

         (716)

           (673)

Net cash provided by financing activities

     41,491

     32,881

        1,328

       31,884

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (1,464)

       5,618

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     14,000

       9,571

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

       (9,582)

           (845)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

      19,547

       14,000

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $12,536

    $ 9,838

     $ 9,965

     $13,155

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

Cash paid during the period for:

Interest

    $17,202

     $10,754

      $ 6,072

     $ 4,557

Income taxes, net of refunds

        1,362

         1,678

Non-cash transactions:

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale,
net of reclassification adjustment, net of tax of $115 and ($790), respectively

         224

       (1,535)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate derivatives,
net of tax of $12 and ($156) respectively

           24

          (303)

Amortization of net deferred loss related to interest rate derivatives,
net of tax of $6 and $2, respectively

            11

              4

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

Cumulative effect adjustment from the adoption of SAB No. 108

      $    ---

     $   331

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale,
net of reclassification adjustment, net of tax of $574, and ($311), respectively

      1,113

        (604)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate derivatives,
net of tax of $39 and ($63), respectively

           76

(123)

Ineffective portion of unrealized losses on interest rate derivatives, net of tax of ($2)

            (5)

---

Amortization of net deferred loss related to interest rate derivatives,
net of tax of $1 and $1, respectively

             2

1

Elimination of actuarial gain upon post retirement plan settlement, and related tax effect of ($151)

        (291)

---

Amortization of actuarial gain for supplemental executive retirement plan, net of tax of $1

             2

---

                                                               The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.

 

BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006 AND 2005
(Dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
September 30,

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2006

2005

2007

2006

Net income

       $1,964

      $ 1,822

     $1,375

   $1,563

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification
adjustment, net of tax of $1,112 and ($285), respectively

         2,159

          (553)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate derivatives,
net of tax of $96 and ($109), respectively

            187

          (212)

Amortization of net deferred loss related to interest rate derivatives,
net of tax of $3 and $1, respectively

                5

                1

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale,
net of reclassification adjustment, net of tax of $574, and ($311), respectively

       1,113

      (604)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate derivatives,
net of tax of $39 and ($63), respectively

           76

      (123)

Ineffective portion of unrealized losses on interest rate derivatives, net of tax of ($2)

           (5)

         ---

Amortization of net deferred loss related to interest rate derivatives,
net of tax of $1 and $1, respectively

            2

            1

Elimination of actuarial gain upon post retirement plan settlement,
and related tax effect of ($151)

       (291)

          ---

Amortization of actuarial gain for supplemental executive retirement plan,
net of tax of $1

            2

         ---

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

         2,351

          (764)

        897

      (726)

Total comprehensive income

       $4,315

      $ 1,058

   $2,272

   $  837

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2006

2005

Net income

       $5,173

      $ 4,735

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale, net of reclassification
adjustment, net of tax of $115 and ($790), respectively

            224

       (1,535)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on interest rate derivatives,
net of tax of $12 and ($156), respectively

              24

          (303)

Amortization of net deferred loss related to interest rate derivatives,
net of tax of $6 and $2, respectively

              11

               4

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

            259

       (1,834)

Total comprehensive income

       $5,432

      $ 2,901

                                                            The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.

 

  

BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006MARCH 31, 2007
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Amounts in the prior period financial statements are reclassified whenever necessary to conform to current period presentation. The net income reported for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 is not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2006,2007, or any other interim periods.

The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 20052006 has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements at that date. The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X (17 CFR Part 218). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005,2006, and notes thereto.

Note 2: Management’s Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, income tax estimates, and the valuation of intangible assets.

Allowance For Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses (the "allowance") at the Company’s wholly owned banking subsidiary, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust (the "Bank") is a significant accounting estimate used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The allowance is available to absorb losses on loans. The allowance is maintained at a level that, in management’s judgment, is appropriate for the amount of risk inherent in the loan portfolio, given past and present conditions. The allowance is increased by provisions charged to operating expense and by recoveries on loans previously charged-off.

Arriving at an appropriate level of allowance for loan losses involves a high degree of judgment. The determination of the adequacy of the allowance and provisioning for estimated losses is evaluated regularly based on review of loans, with particular emphasis on non-performing and other loans that management believes warrant special consideration. The ongoing evaluation process includes a formal analysis, which considers among other factors: the character and size of the loan portfolio, business and economic conditions, real estate market conditions, collateral values, changes in product offerings or loan terms, changes in underwriting and/or collection policies, loan growth, previous charge-off experience, delinquency trends, non-performing loan trends, the performance of individual loans in relation to contract terms and estimated fair values of collateral.

Reserves are established for specific loans including impaired loans, a pool of reserves based on historical charge-offs by loan types, and supplemental reserves that adjust historical loss experience to reflect current economic conditions, industry specific risks, and other observable data.

While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, changing economic conditions and the economic prospects of the borrowers may necessitate future additions or reductions to the allowance. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowance, which also may necessitate future additions or reductions to the allowance, based on information available to them at the time of their examination.

Income Taxes: On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Interpretation Number 48 ("FIN 48") to account for uncertain tax positions. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not, and a measurement attribute for all tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, in order for those tax positions to be recognized in the financial statements.

The Company estimates its income taxes for each period for which a statement of income is presented. The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. If current available information indicates that it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is established. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Significant management judgment is required in determining income tax expense, and deferred tax assets and liabilities. As of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005,2006, there was no valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets: In connection with acquisitions, the Company generally records as assets on its consolidated financial statements both goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, such as core deposit intangibles.

The Company evaluates whether the carrying value of its goodwill has become impaired, in which case the value is reduced through a charge to its earnings. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment at least annually, or upon a triggering event as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, using certain fair value techniques.

Identifiable intangible assets consist of core deposit intangibles amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line method, which approximates the amount of economic benefits to the Company. These assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually, or whenever management believes events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Furthermore, the determination of which intangible assets have finite lives is subjective, as is the determination of the amortization period for such intangible assets.

Any changes in the estimates used by the Company to determine the carrying value of its goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, or which otherwise adversely affect their value or estimated lives, would adversely affect the Company’s consolidated results of operations.

Note 3: Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share have been computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share." Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company, such as the Company’s dilutive stock options.

The following is a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 2005:

(in thousands, except number of shares and per share data)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30

September 30

2006

2005

2006

2005

Net income

  $      1,964

$      1,822

  $      5,173

  $     4,735

Computation of Earnings Per Share:

Weighted average number of capital stock shares outstanding

Basic

   3,049,211

  3,073,102

   3,050,814

  3,079,518

Effect of dilutive employee stock options

        70,872

       84,522

        72,049

       93,034

Diluted

   3,120,083

  3,157,624

   3,122,863

  3,172,552

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Basic

  $       0.64

$        0.59

  $        1.70

$        1.54

Diluted

  $       0.63

$        0.58

  $        1.66

$        1.49

Anti-dilutive options excluded from earnings per share calculation

       82,161

       48,053

        82,541

       19,375

Note 4: Stock Based Compensation

On October 3, 2000, the shareholders of the Company approved the Bar Harbor Bankshares and Subsidiaries Incentive Stock Option Plan of 2000 ("ISOP") for its officers and employees, which provides for the issuance of up to 450,000 shares of common stock. At September 30, 2006, 80,578 shares are still available for future stock option grants. The purchase price of the stock covered by each option shall be its fair market value, which must be equal to at least 100% of the fair market value on the date such option is granted. Vesting terms range from five to seven years. No option shall be granted after October 3, 2010, ten years after the effective date of the ISOP.

Implementation of New Accounting Standards: In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a revision of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123. SFAS No. 123(R), "Share-Based Payment," makes significant changes to accounting for "payments" involving employee compensation and "shares" or securities in the form of stock options, restricted stock or other arrangements settled in the reporting entity’s securities. Most significant in the standard is the requirement that all stock options be measured at estimated fair value at the grant date and recorded as compensation expense over the requisite service period associated with the option, usually the vesting period. The revised standard was effective on January 1, 2006 for calendar-year public companies and is applied prospectively to stock options granted after the effective date and any unvested stock options at that date. The primary effect of the revised standard’s implementation on the Company is recognition of compensation expense associated with stock options.

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123(R), using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under that transition method, compensation expense that the Company recognizes beginning in 2006 includes: (a) the compensation expense for all stock-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of, January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value; and (b) the compensation expense for all share-based payments granted on or after January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value. Because the Company elected to use the modified-prospective-transition method, results for prior periods have not been restated. Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations ("intrinsic value method"). Under the provisions of the Company’s ISOP, the exercise price per share of each option granted cannot be less than the fair market value of the underlying common shares on the date of the grant. Accordingly, the Company previously did not recognize any stock-based employee compensation expense in net income prior to January 1, 2006.

Impact of the Adoption of SFAS No. 123(R): As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R), for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company recorded expenses of $38 and $109, respectively.

Comparable Disclosures: The following table illustrates the effect on the Company’s net income and earnings per share had the Company applied fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) to its stock-based employee compensation in 2005:

Earnings Per Share

Three Months Ended September 30, 2005:

Net Income

Basic

Diluted

As reported

     $1,822

      $0.59

      $0.58

Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense
     determined under fair value based method for all awards,
     net of related tax effect.

            14

           ---

           ---

Pro forma

     $1,808

      $0.59

      $0.58

Earnings Per Share

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005:

Net Income

Basic

Diluted

As reported

     $4,735

      $1.54

      $1.49

Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense
     determined under fair value based method for all awards,
     net of related tax effect.

          101

        0.03

        0.03

Pro forma

     $4,634

      $1.51

      $1.46

The fair value was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for stock option grants during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005:

2006

2005

Risk free interest rate

         4.96%

         3.91%

Expected market volatility factor for the Company's stock

       22.79%

         9.20%

Dividend yield

         3.00%

         3.13%

Expected life of the options (years)

           7.0

           3.5

Options granted

       9,000

     21,000

Estimated fair value of options granted

      $ 6.97

    $   2.68

The expected market price volatility for the grants during the nine months ended September 30, 2006, was determined by using the Company’s historical stock price volatility on a daily basis during the seven-year period ending September 30, 2006.

Stock Option Activity: The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2006:

Number of Stock Options Outstanding

Exercise Price Range

Weighted Average
Exercise Price

Intrinsic Value

From

To

Outstanding at January 1, 2006

        293,289

$15.40

$29.10

$19.43

     Granted

            9,000

$28.20

$29.80

$29.28

     Exercised

        (23,401)

$15.40

$26.99

$18.45

     Cancelled

        (10,168)

$18.09

$27.14

$26.15

Outstanding at September 30, 2006

       268,720

$15.40

$29.80

$19.58

$10.22

Ending vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2006

       230,504

$15.40

$29.80

$18.94

$10.86

Exercisable at September 30, 2006

       123,969

$15.40

$29.10

$17.44

$12.36

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2007

2006

Net income

   $ 1,375

   $      1,563

Computation of Earnings Per Share:

Weighted average number of capital stock shares outstanding

Basic

    3,046,918

    3,044,984

Effect of dilutive employee stock options

         92,673

         81,341

Diluted

    3,139,591

    3,126,325

EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Basic

   $        0.45

   $        0.51

Diluted

   $        0.44

   $        0.50

Anti-dilutive options excluded from earnings per share calculation

         16,463

         81,513

The intrinsic value of the options exercised and cash received by the Company for options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was approximately $266 and $433, respectively.

As of September 30, 2006, there was approximately $396 of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock option awards net of estimated forfeitures. This is expected to be recognized as expense over the next seven years, with a weighted average recognition period of 1.95 years.

Stock Options Outstanding: The following table summarizes stock options outstanding by exercise price range at September 30, 2006:

Options Outstanding

Options Exercisable

Exercise Price or Range of Exercise Prices

Number Outstanding As of 6/30/06

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Number Exercisable As of 6/30/06

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term

FromTo

$15.40

$15.80

  55,112

$15.43

  28,531

$15.43

$16.05

$16.05

  90,000

$16.05

  60,000

$16.05

$17.75

$25.80

  54,922

$19.51

  25,869

$19.23

$26.20

$28.20

  54,186

$27.13

    8,495

$27.04

$28.90

$29.80

  14,500

$29.33

    1,074

$29.09

$15.40

$29.80

268,720

6.18

$19.58

123,969

$17.44

5.59

Note 5:4: Retirement Benefit Plans

ThePrior to the first quarter of 2007, the Company sponsorssponsored a limited post-retirement benefit program, which fundsfunded medical coverage and life insurance benefits to a closed group of active and retired employees who meetmet minimum age and service requirements. It iswas the Company's policy to record the cost of post-retirement health care and life insurance plans based on actuarial estimates, which arewere dependent on claims and premiums paid. The cost of providing these benefits iswas accrued during the active service period of the employee.

In the first quarter of 2007, the Company settled its limited post-retirement benefit program. The Company voluntarily paid out $700 to plan participants, representing 64% of the accrued post retirement benefit obligation. This payment fully settled all Company obligations related to this program. In connection with the settlement of the postretirement program, the Company recorded a reduction in non-interest expense of $832, representing the elimination of the $390 remaining accrued benefit obligation included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet, and the $291 actuarial gain related to the program, which was included in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax effect of $151.

The Company has non-qualified supplemental executive retirement plans for certain retired officers. These plans provide supplemental retirement benefits payable in installments over a period of years upon retirement or death. The Company recognized the net present value of payments associated with the agreements over the service periods of the participating officers. Interest costs continue to be recognized on the benefit obligations.

The Company also has supplemental executive retirement plans for certain executive officers. These plans provide a stream of future payments in accordance with individually defined vesting schedules upon retirement, termination, death, or in the event that the executive leaves the Company following a change of control event.

The following table summarizes the net periodic benefit costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 2005:2006:

Health Care and Life Insurance

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans

Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans

Three Months Ended

2006

2005

2006

2005

2007

2006

Service cost

        $ ---

          $---

         $ 44

        $ 43

         $50

        $47

Interest cost

           21

             18

             47

           50

           40

          38

Amortization of actuarial loss

           (4)

             (4)

             (1)

           ---

             3

         ---

Net periodic benefit cost

        $ 17

          $14

         $ 90

        $ 93

         $93

       $85

Nine Months Ended

Service cost

        $ ---

          $ ---

         $131

        $129

Interest cost

           62

             55

           143

          150

Amortization of actuarial loss

          (12)

           (12)

              (3)

            ---

Net periodic benefit cost

        $ 50

          $43

         $271

        $279

The Company is expected to recognize $365$359 of expense for the foregoing plans for the year ended December 31, 2006.2007. The Company is expected to contribute $222 to the foregoing plans in 2007. As of March 31, 2007, the Company had contributed $58.

Note 6:5: Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

The Bank is a party to financial instruments in the normal course of business to meet financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, unused lines of credit, and standby letters of credit.

Commitments to originate loans, including unused lines of credit, are agreements to lend to a customer provided there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank uses the same credit policy to make such commitments as it uses for on-balance-sheet items, such as loans. The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the borrower.

The Bank guarantees the obligations or performance of customers by issuing standby letters of credit to third parties. These standby letters of credit are primarily issued in support of third-party debt or obligations. The risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as the credit risk involved in extending loan facilities to customers, and they are subject to the same credit origination, portfolio maintenance and management procedures in effect to monitor other credit and off-balance sheet instruments. Exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counter-party to the financial instrument for standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Typically, these standby letters of credit have terms of five years or less and expire unused; therefore, the total amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

The following table summarizes the contractual amounts of commitments and contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005:2006:

September 30,
2006

December 31,
2005

March 31,
2007

December 31,
2006

Commitments to originate loans

          $30,670

           $40,779

$37,007

$13,340

Unused lines of credit

          $80,454

           $73,190

$78,928

$81,800

Un-advanced portions of construction loans

          $  8,363

           $  6,110

           $  4,002

           $  7,638

Standby letters of credit

          $     442

           $     115

           $     462

           $     442

As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005,2006, the fair value of the standby letters of credit were not significant to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Note 7:6: Financial Derivative Instruments

As part of its overall asset and liability management strategy, the Bank periodically uses derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings and cash flows caused by interest rate volatility. The Bank’s interest rate risk management strategy involves modifying the re-pricing characteristics of certain assets and liabilities so that changes in interest rates do not have a significant effect on net income.

The Company recognizes all of its derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. On the date the derivative instrument is entered into, the Bank designates whether the derivative is part of a hedging relationship (i.e., cash flow or fair value hedge). The Bank formally documents relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking hedge transactions. The Bank also assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting the changes in cash flows or fair values of hedged items.

Changes in fair value of derivative instruments that are highly effective and qualify as a cash flow hedge are recorded in other comprehensive income or loss. Any ineffective portion is recorded in earnings. For fair value hedges that are highly effective, the gain or loss on the hedge and the loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are both recognized in earnings, with the differences (if any) representing hedge ineffectiveness. The Bank discontinues hedge accounting when it is determined that the derivative is no longer highly effective in offsetting changes of the hedged risk on the hedged item, or management determines that the designation of the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate.

At September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 the Bank had four outstanding derivative instruments with notional principal amounts totaling $50,000. These derivative instruments were interest rate swap agreements and interest rate floor agreements, with notional principal amounts totaling $20,000 and $30,000, respectively. The details are summarized as follows:

Interest Rate Swap Agreements:

Description

Maturity

Notional
Amount

Fixed
Interest Rate

Variable
Interest Rate

Maturity

Notional Amount

Fixed Interest Rate

Variable Interest Rate

Receive fixed rate, pay variable rate

09/01/07

$10,000

6.04%

Prime (8.25%)

09/01/07

$10,000

6.04%

Prime (8.25%)

Receive fixed rate, pay variable rate

01/24/09

$10,000

6.25%

Prime (8.25%)

01/24/09

$10,000

6.25%

Prime (8.25%)

The Bank is required to pay to a counter-party monthly variable rate payments indexed to Prime, while receiving monthly fixed rate payments based upon interest rates of 6.04% and 6.25%, respectively, over the term of each agreement.

The interest rate swap agreements were designated as cash flow hedges in accordance with SFAS No. 133 Implementation Issue No. G25, "Cash Flow Hedges:   Using the First-Payments Received Technique in Hedging the Variable Interest Payments on a Group of Non-Benchmark-Rate-Based Loans".Loans."

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the fair market value of the interest rate swap agreements was an unrealized loss of $534$364 compared with unrealized losses of $641$473 and $596$745 at December 31, and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, respectively. The fair market values of the interest rate swap agreements were included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.

During the three months ended March 31, 2007, the total net cash flows (paid to) received from counter-parties amounted to ($106), compared with ($53) during the same period in 2006. The net cash flows (paid to) received from counter-parties were recorded in interest income.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the net unrealized loss on the interest rate swap agreements included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, amounted to $352,$240 compared with $423$313 and $394$492 at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, respectively. Also included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, was a net deferred loss, net of tax, of $4 related to the de-designation and re-designation of these interest rate swap agreements as cash flow hedges in 2004.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, the total net cash flows (paid to) received from counter-parties amounted to ($97) and ($223), compared with ($12) and $33 during the same periods in 2005. The net cash flows (paid to) received from counter-parties were recorded in interest income.

Interest Rate Floor Agreements:Agreements

Notional Amount

Termination
Date

Prime
Strike Rate

Premium
Paid

Termination
Date

Prime
Strike Rate

Premium
Paid

$20,000

08/01/10

6.00%

$186

08/01/10

6.00%

             $186

$10,000

11/01/10

6.50%

$   69

11/01/10

6.50%

             $  69

During 2005, interest rate floor agreements were purchased to limit the Bank’s exposure to falling interest rates on two pools of loans indexed to the Prime interest rate. Under the terms of the agreements, the Bank paid premiums of $186 and $69 for the right to receive cash flow payments if the Prime interest rate falls below the floors of 6.00% and 6.50%, thus effectively ensuring interest income on the pools of prime-based loans at minimum rates of 6.00% and 6.50% for the duration of the agreements. The interest rate floor agreements were designated as cash flow hedges in accordance with SFAS 133.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the total fair market value of the interest rate floor agreements was an unrealized gain of $61$38 compared with $131$40 at December 31, 2005.2006. The fair market values of the interest rate floor agreements wereare included in other assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Pursuant to SFAS 133, changes in the fair market value, representing unrealized gains or losses, are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

The premiums paid on the interest rate floor agreements are included in accumulated other comprehensive lossincome on the consolidated balance sheetsheets and are being recognized in interest income over the duration of the agreements using the floorlet method, in accordance with SFAS 133. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, $5 and $12March 31, 2007, $8 of the premium was recognized in interest income, respectively.income. At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the remaining unamortized premiums, net of tax, totaled $160,$150, compared with $167$154 at December 31, 2005.2006. During the next twelve months, $36$47 of the premiums will be recognized in interest income, decreasing the interest income related to the hedged pool of Prime-based loans.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, and December 31, 2005,2006, the unamortized premium net of the unrealized lossgain on the interest rate floor agreement amounted to $119$126 and $80,$129, net of tax, respectively, and was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive lossincome on the consolidated balance sheet.

A summary of the hedging related balances follows:

March 31, 2007

December 31, 2006

Gross

Net of Tax

Gross

Net of Tax

Unrealized gain on interest rate floors, including ineffectiveness
     of $21 at March 31, 2007 and $28 at December 31, 2006

     $    59

     $   38

       $   68

     $   44

Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps

       (364)

       (240)

         (473)

       (313)

Unamortized premium on interest rate floors

       (227)

       (150)

         (235)

       (154)

Net deferred loss on de-designation of interest rate swaps

           (5)

           (4)

             (8)

           (6)

Total

     $(537)

     $(356)

       $(648)

     $(429)

Note 7: Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

The Company recently adopted the following accounting standards:

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes:

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Interpretation No. 48, "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement 109" ("FIN 48"). This statement clarifies the criteria that an individual tax position must satisfy for some or all of the benefits of that position to be recognized in a company's financial statements. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not, and a measurement attribute for all tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, in order for those tax positions to be recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, and disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.

On January 1, 2007 the Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 and there was no impact on the consolidated financial statements. Upon the adoption of this standard, the Company performed an analysis of its tax positions to determine whether there may be uncertainties that require further analysis under FIN 48 based upon their specific facts and circumstances. The Company did not identify any uncertain tax positions for which tax benefits should not be recognized under FIN 48 upon adoption or as of March 31, 2007. The Company accounts for interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of its provision for federal and state income taxes.

The Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service for the years ended December 31, 2004 through 2006. The Company’s state income tax returns are also open to audit under the statute of limitations for the years ended December 31, 2004 through 2006.

Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets: In March 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 156 ("SFAS 156"), "Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets." This statement amends Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities," with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. SFAS 156 requires companies to recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability each time it undertakes an obligation to service a financial asset by entering into a servicing contract. The statement permits a company to choose either the amortized cost method or fair value measurement method for each class of separately recognized servicing assets. This statement is effective as of the beginning of a company's first fiscal year after September 15, 2006 (January 1, 2007 for the Company). The Company’s adoption of SFAS 156 did not have an impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

Prior Year Financial Statement Misstatements: In September 2006, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, "Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements" ("SAB 108"). SAB 108 was issued in order to eliminate the diversity of practice surrounding how public companies quantify financial statement misstatements. There are two widely recognized methods for quantifying the effects of financial statement misstatements: the "roll-over" and "iron curtain" methods. The roll-over method, the method the Company historically used, focuses primarily on the impact of a misstatement on the income statement, including the reversing effect of prior year misstatements. Because the focus is on the income statement, the roll-over method can lead to the accumulation of misstatements in the balance sheet that may become material to the balance sheet. The iron curtain method focuses primarily on the effect of correcting the accumulated misstatement as of the balance sheet date, with less emphasis on the reversing effects of prior year errors on the income statements. In SAB 108, the SEC staff established an approach that requires quantification of financial statement misstatements based on the effects of the misstatements under both the roll-over and iron curtain methods. This framework is referred to as the "dual approach." SAB 108 permits companies to initially apply its provisions either by restating prior financial statements as if the dual approach had always been used or recording the cumulative effect of initially applying the dual approach as adjustments to the balance sheet as of the first day of the fiscal year with an offsetting adjustment recorded to retained earnings.

The Company completed an analysis under the "dual approach" and adopted SAB 108 effective as of January 1, 2006. The Company applied the SAB 108 provisions using the cumulative effect transition method. Upon adoption of SAB 108, the Company reversed $331 of income taxes payable resulting from cumulative over accruals of income tax expense. These misstatements primarily resulted from the incorrect determination of depreciation and deferred loan origination costs for tax purposes and principally occurred prior to 2004, with certain amounts dating back to the 1990’s. After considering all of the quantitative and qualitative factors, the Company determined these misstatements had not previously been material to any of those prior periods when measured using the roll-over method. Given that the effect of correcting these misstatements during 2006 would be material to the Company’s 2006 financial statements, the Company concluded that the cumulative effect adjustment method of initially applying the guidance in SAB 108 was appropriate. In accordance with the transition provisions of SAB 108, the Company recorded this cumulative effect adjustment, resulting in a $331 increase in other assets and a $331 increase in retained earnings as of January 1, 2006.

Note 8: Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

The following information addresses new or proposed accounting pronouncements that could have an impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, earnings per share, or cash flows.

Employers’ AccountingFair Value Measurements for Defined Benefit PensionFinancial Assets and Other Postretirement Plans: On September 29, 2006,Liabilities: In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158, "Employers' Accounting159 ("SFAS 159"), "The Fair Value Option for Defined Benefit PensionFinancial Assets and Other Postretirement Plans" ("Financial Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115." This standard provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The Standard’s objective is to reduce both complexity in accounting for financial instruments and the volatility in earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently. Generally accepted accounting principles have required different measurement attributes for different assets and liabilities that can create artificial volatility in earnings. SFAS 158").159 helps to mitigate this type of accounting-induced volatility by enabling companies to report related assets and liabilities at fair value, which would likely reduce the need for companies to comply with detailed rules for hedge accounting. This statement, which amendsnew standard also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS 87, 88, 106 and 132R,159 requires employerscompanies to recognize the over-funded or under-funded status of defined benefit pensionprovide additional information that will help investors and other post-retirement benefit plans as an asset or liability on its balance sheet and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through other comprehensive income. Under SFAS 158, gains and losses, prior service costs and credits, and any remaining transition amounts under SFAS 87 and SFAS 106 that have not yet been recognized through net periodic benefit cost will be recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, netusers of tax effects, until they are amortized as a component of net periodic cost. The measurement date, which is the date at which the benefit obligation and plan assets are measured, is required to be the company's fiscal year end. SFAS 158 is effective for publicly held companies for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006 (January 1, 2007 for the Company), except for the measurement date provisions, which are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008 (January 1, 2009 for the Company). The Company is currently analyzing the effects of SFAS 158 but does not expect its implementation will have a significant impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

Quantifying Financial Statement Misstatements: In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 108 expressing the SEC staff's views regarding the process of quantifying financial statement misstatements and addresses how the effects of prior-year uncorrected misstatements should be considered when quantifying misstatements in current-year financial statements. The prior year misstatements, while not considered material in the individual years in which the misstatements occurred, may be considered material in a subsequent year if a company were to correct those misstatements through current period earnings. The SAB requires registrants to quantify misstatements using both the balance sheet and income statement approaches and to evaluate whether either approach results in quantifying an error that is material in light of relevant quantitative and qualitative factors. The SAB does not change the staff’s previous guidance in SAB 99 on evaluating the materiality of misstatements. Initial application of SAB 108 allows registrants to elect not to restate prior periods but to reflect the initial application in their annual financial statements coveringto more easily understand the first fiscal year ending after November 15, 2006 (December 31, 2006 for the Company). The cumulative effect of the initial application should be reported incompany’s choice to use fair value on its earnings. It also requires entities to display the carrying amountsfair value of those assets and liabilities for which the company has chosen to use fair value on the face of the balance sheet.  The new Statement does not eliminate disclosure requirements included in other accounting standards, including requirements for disclosures about fair value measurements included in FASB Statements No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements," and No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments."SFAS 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007 (January 1, 2008 for the Company).   Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of the previous fiscal year provided that the entity makes that choice in the first 120 days of that fiscal year and also adopts the offsetting adjustment, netprovisions of tax, should be made toSFAS 157 at the opening balance of retained earnings for that year. Registrants will need to disclose the nature and amount of each item, when and how each error being corrected arose, and the fact that the errors were previously considered immaterial.same time. The Company did not adopt SFAS 159 early and is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this SAB will have on its financial statements.statement.

Fair Value Measurements: In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements".Measurements." This statement establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. The statement is effective for fair value measures already required or permitted by other standards for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within that fiscal year (January 1, 2007 for the Company). The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting this statement.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes: In July 2006, the FASB issued Financial Accounting Standards Interpretation No. 48 ("FIN 48"), "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes." FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributable for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken, or expected to be taken, in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 (January 1, 20072008 for the Company). The Company is currently analyzingevaluating the effectsimpact of FIN 48.

Accounting for Servicing Rights of Financial Assets: In March 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 156 ("adopting SFAS 156"), "Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets." This statement amends Financial Accounting Standards No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities," with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities. SFAS 156 requires companies to recognize a servicing asset or servicing liability each time it undertakes an obligation to service a financial asset by entering into a servicing contract. The statement permits a company to choose either the amortized cost method or fair value measurement method for each class of separately recognized servicing assets. This statement is effective as of the beginning of a company's first fiscal year after September 15, 2006 (January 1, 2007 for the Company). The Company157, but does not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS 156this standard will have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and selected financial and statistical information appearing elsewhere in this report on Form 10-Q. The purpose of this discussion is to highlight significant changes in the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries, and provide supplemental information and analysis.

Amounts in the prior period financial statements are reclassified whenever necessary to conform to current period presentation.

Unless otherwise noted, all dollars are expressed in thousands, except per share data.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures: Certain information discussed below is presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis. Specifically, included in thirdfirst quarter 20062007 and 20052006 net interest income was $474$407 and $358,$477, respectively, of tax-exempt interest income from certain investment securities and loans. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, the amount of tax-exempt income included in net interest income was $1,426 and $1,178, respectively. An amount equal to the tax benefit derived from this tax-exempt income has been added back to the interest income and net interest income totals discussed in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis, resulting in tax-equivalent adjustments of $176$149 and $149$187 in the thirdfirst quarter of 20062007 and 2005, respectively, and $547 and $502 in tax-equivalent adjustments for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, and 2005, respectively. The analysis of net interest income tables included in this Form 10-Q provide a reconciliation of tax-equivalent financial information to the Company's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Management believes the disclosure of tax-equivalent net interest income information improves the clarity of financial analysis, and is particularly useful to investors in understanding and evaluating the changes and trends in the Company's results of operations. Other financial institutions commonly present net interest income on a tax-equivalent basis. This adjustment is considered helpful in the comparison of one financial institution's net interest income to that of another institution, as each will have a different proportion of tax-exempt interest from their earning asset portfolios. Moreover, net interest income is a component of a second financial measure commonly used by financial institutions, net interest margin, which is the ratio of net interest income to average earning assets. For purposes of this measure as well, other financial institutions generally use tax-equivalent net interest income to provide a better basis of comparison from institution to institution. The Company follows these practices.

 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS DISCLAIMER

Certain statements, as well as certain other discussions contained in this report on Form 10-Q, or incorporated herein by reference, contain statements which may be considered to be forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words like "strategy," "expects," "plans," "believes," "will," "estimates," "intends," "projects," "goals," "targets," and other words of similar meaning. You can also identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts.

Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those made in connection with estimates with respect to the future results of operation, financial condition, and the business of the Company which are subject to change based on the impact of various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested due to certain risks and uncertainties. Those factors include but are not limited to:

(i)

The Company's success is dependent to a significant extent upon general economic conditions in Maine, and Maine's ability to attract new business, as well as factors that affect tourism, a major source of economic activity in the Company’s immediate market areas;

(ii)

The Company's earnings depend to a great extent on the level of net interest income (the difference between interest income earned on loans and investments and the interest expense paid on deposits and borrowings) generated by the Bank, and thus the Bank's results of operations may be adversely affected by increases or decreases in interest rates;

(iii)

The banking business is highly competitive and the profitability of the Company depends on the Bank's ability to attract loans and deposits in Maine, where the Bank competes with a variety of traditional banking and non-traditional institutions, such as credit unions and finance companies;

(iv)

A significant portion of the Bank's loan portfolio is comprised of commercial loans and loans secured by real estate, exposing the Company to the risks inherent in financings based upon analysis of credit risk, the value of underlying collateral, and other intangible factors which are considered in making commercial loans and, accordingly, the Company's profitability may be negatively impacted by judgment errors in risk analysis, by loan defaults, and the ability of certain borrowers to repay such loans during a downturn in general economic conditions;

(v)

A significant delay in or inability to execute strategic initiatives designed to increase revenues and or control expenses;

(vi)

The potential need to adapt to changes in information technology systems, on which the Company is highly dependent, could present operational issues or require significant capital spending;

(vii)

Significant changes in the Company’s internal controls, or internal control failures;

(viii)

Acts or threats of terrorism and actions taken by the United States or other governments as a result of such threats, including military action, could further adversely affect business and economic conditions in the United States generally and in the Company’s markets, which could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial performance and that of borrowers and on the financial markets and the price of the Company’s common stock;

(ix)

Significant changes in the extensive laws, regulations, and policies governing bank holding companies and their subsidiaries could alter the Company's business environment or affect its operations; and

(x)

The Company’s success in managing the risks involved in all of the foregoing matters.

The forward-looking statements contained herein represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this report on Form 10-Q, and the Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on such statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement contained in the succeeding discussion, or elsewhere in this report on Form 10-Q, except to the extent required by federal securities laws.

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition are based on the Consolidated Financial Statements, which are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of such financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management evaluates its estimates, including those related to the allowance for loan losses, on an ongoing basis. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis in making judgments about the carrying values of assets that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from the amount derived from management’s estimates and assumptions under different assumptions or conditions.

The Company’s significant accounting policies are more fully enumerated in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of its December 31, 20052006 report on Form 10-K. The reader of the financial statements should review these policies to gain a greater understanding of how the Company’s financial performance is reported. Management believes the following critical accounting policies represent the more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements:

Allowance for Loan Losses -Losses: Management believes the allowance for loan losses ("allowance") is a significant accounting estimate used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The allowance, which is established through a provision for loan loss expense, is based on management’s evaluation of the level of allowance required in relation to the estimated inherent risk of loss in the loan portfolio. Management regularly evaluates the allowance for loan losses for adequacy by taking into consideration factors such as previous loss experience, the size and composition of the portfolio, current economic and real estate market conditions and the performance of individual loans in relation to contract terms and estimated fair values of collateral. The use of different estimates or assumptions could produce different provisions for loan losses. A smaller provision for loan losses results in higher net income, and when a greater amount of provision for loan losses is necessary the result is lower net income. Refer to Item 2 below of this Part I, Allowance for Loan Losses and Provision for Loan Losses in this report on Form 10-Q, for further discussion and analysis concerning the allowance.

Income Taxes – Taxes: On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Interpretation Number 48 ("FIN 48") to account for uncertain tax positions. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not, and a measurement attribute for all tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return, in order for those tax positions to be recognized in the financial statements.

The Company estimates its income taxes for each period for which a statement of income is presented. This involves estimating the Company’s actual current tax liability, as well as assessing temporary differences resulting from differing timing of recognition of expenses, income and tax credits, for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company must also assess the likelihood that any deferred tax assets will be recovered from historical taxes paid and future taxable income and, to the extent that the recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance must be established. Significant management judgment is required in determining income tax expense, and deferred tax assets and liabilities. As of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005,2006, there was no valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, which are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets -Assets: The valuation techniques used by the Company to determine the carrying value of tangible and intangible assets acquired in acquisitions and the estimated lives of identifiable intangible assets involve estimates for discount rates, projected future cash flows and time period calculations, all of which are susceptible to change based upon changes in economic conditions and other factors.  Any changes in the estimates used by the Company to determine the carrying value of its goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, or which otherwise adversely affect their value or estimated lives, may have an adverse affect on the Company's results of operations. Refer above to Note 2

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

Summary Results of the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report on Form 10-Q for further details of the Company’s accounting policies and estimates covering goodwill and other intangible assets.

SUMMARY OVERVIEWOperations

The Company reported consolidated net income of $2.0$1.4 million or fully diluted earnings per share of $0.63$0.44 for the three months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007, compared with $1.8$1.6 million or fully diluted earnings per share of $0.58$0.50 for the same quarter in 2005,2006, representing increasesdeclines of $142$188 thousand and $0.05,$0.06, or 8%12.0% and 9%12.4%, respectively. The annualized return on average shareholders’ equity ("ROE") and average assets ("ROA") amounted to 13.76%9.02% and 0.97%0.67%, respectively, compared with 12.88%11.16% and 1.04%0.84% for the same quarter in 2005.2006. The decline in first quarter earnings was principally attributed to the Company’s planned restructuring of a portion of its balance sheet, substantially offset by the settlement of its limited postretirement benefit program.

As

For the quarter ended March 31, 2007, fees from financial services, service charges on deposits and credit and debit card fees posted increases of 7.3%, 7.9% and 16.1%, respectively, compared with the same quarter in 2006. First quarter 2007 other operating income amounted to $68 thousand, representing a decline of $96 thousand, or 59%, compared with the same quarter in 2006. The decline in other operating income was attributed to a $150 thousand gain on the sale of a parcel of Bank owned real estate recorded during the first quarter of 2006.

Summary Financial Condition

The Company’s total assets ended the thirdfirst quarter of 20062007 at $795 million. At quarter-end, total loans stood at $547$827.3 million, representing increases of $33$2.4 million and $54 million compared with December 31 and September 30, 2005, or 6% and 11%, respectively. Commercial loans continued to drive the overall growth of the Bank’s loan portfolio, posting increases of $20 million and $35$45.7 million, or 10%0.3% and 18%5.9%, compared with December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006.

At March 31, 2007, retail deposits totaled $387.4 million, representing declines of $26.6 million and $5.0 million, or 6.4% and 1.3%, compared with December 31 and March 31, 2006, respectively. Historically, the banking business in the Bank’s market area has been seasonal, with lower deposits in winter and spring, and higher deposits in summer and autumn. During the first quarter of 2007, the Bank’s net deposit outflows were moderately higher than historical norms.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Interest Income

Net interest income is the principal component of the Company's income stream and represents the difference or spread between interest generated from earning assets and the interest expense paid on deposits and borrowed funds. Net interest income is entirely generated by the Bank. Fluctuations in market interest rates as well as volume and mix changes in earning assets and interest bearing liabilities can materially impact net interest income.

For the three months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis amounted to $5,724,$5,431, compared with $5,636$5,674 in the third quarter of 2005, representing an increase of $88, or 1.6%.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (the "FHLB"), of which the Bank is a member and shareholder, did not declare a dividend on its stock during the second quarter of 2006. Pursuant to its "Dividend Schedule Transition Plan," in the thirdfirst quarter of 2006, the FHLB declaredrepresenting a dividend that was "grossed up" to an equivalent accrual period matching the numberdecline of days in the second and third quarters of 2006. This action favorably impacted the Bank’s third quarter net interest income by $168 and the Bank’s net interest margin by 8 basis points.

$243, or 4.3%. As discussed below, the Bank’s thirdfirst quarter 20062007 net interest income was significantlyadversely impacted by a 4440 basis point decline in the net interest margin compared with the same quarter in 2005.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis amounted to $16,850, compared with $16,650 during the same period in 2005, representing an increase of $200, or 1.2%. The increase in net interest income was principally attributed to average earning asset growth, as the net interest margin declined 46 basis points to 3.00% compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2005. As is widely the situation throughout the banking industry, the decline in the net interest margin was largely attributed to the increases in short-term interest rates by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and a flat-to-inverted U.S. Treasury yield curve, the impact of which has caused the Bank’s funding costs to increase at a faster pace than the yield on its earning asset portfolios.2006.

Factors contributing to the changes in net interest income and the net interest margin are further enumerated in the following discussion and analysis.

Net Interest Income Analysis: The following tables summarize the Company’s average balance sheets and components of net interest income, including a reconciliation of tax equivalent adjustments, for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, respectively:

 

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND
ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME
THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006 AND 2005

2006

2005

2007

2006

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

Interest Earning Assets:

Loans (1,3)

     $545,092

    $ 9,159

6.67%

     $ 491,171

     $7,697

6.22%

    $554,027

    $ 9,209

6.74%

  $520,868

   $ 8,280

6.45%

Taxable securities

       172,657

       2,135

4.91%

        128,403

       1,325

4.09%

Non-taxable securities (3)

         34,784

          564

6.43%

          27,151

          468

6.84%

Total Securities

       207,441

       2,699

5.16%

        155,554

       1,793

4.57%

Taxable investment securities

      196,892

       2,610

5.38%

    155,724

      1,839

4.79%

Non-taxable investment securities (3)

        29,646

          473

6.47%

      36,120

         600

6.74%

Total Investments

      226,538

       3,083

5.52%

    191,844

      2,439

5.16%

Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock

         12,649

          352

11.04%

          10,800

          120

4.41%

        12,347

          199

6.54%

      11,791

         149

5.12%

Fed funds sold, money market funds, and time
deposits with other banks

          3,463

            46

5.27%

            2,865

           25

3.46%

          1,497

            18

4.88%

        1,547

          13

3.41%

Total Earning Assets

      768,645

    12,256

6.33%

        660,390

      9,635

5.79%

      794,409

     12,509

6.39%

    726,050

   10,881

6.08%

Non-Interest Earning Assets:

Cash and due from banks

        10,356

         10,346

           7,103

       7,494

Allowance for loan losses

         (4,539)

          (4,730)

         (4,556)

      (4,654)

Other assets (2)

        27,582

         28,573

        31,077

      27,528

Total Assets

    $802,044

     $694,579

    $828,033

  $756,418

Interest Bearing Liabilities:

Deposits

     $439,085

    $ 3,561

3.22%

     $367,976

     $1,869

2.02%

    $449,711

    $ 3,887

3.51%

  $404,086

   $ 2,609

2.62%

Securities sold under repurchase agreements
and fed funds purchased

         13,711

           96

2.78%

        14,320

           69

1.91%

        13,928

          104

3.03%

      14,701

          89

2.46%

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank

       227,495

      2,875

5.01%

      191,598

      2,061

4.27%

      247,640

       3,087

5.06%

    223,939

     2,509

4.54%

Total Borrowings

       241,206

      2,971

4.89%

      205,918

      2,130

4.10%

      261,568

       3,191

4.95%

    238,640

     2,598

4.42%

Total Interest Bearing Liabilities

       680,291

      6,532

3.81%

      573,894

      3,999

2.76%

      711,279

       7,078

4.04%

    642,726

     5,207

3.29%

Rate Spread

2.52%

3.03%

2.35%

2.79%

Non-Interest Bearing Liabilities:

Demand deposits

         58,800

         58,421

        49,863

      50,418

Other liabilities

           6,313

           6,159

          5,059

        6,150

Total Liabilities

       745,404

       638,474

      766,201

    699,294

Shareholders' equity

         56,640

         56,105

        61,832

      57,124

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

     $802,044

     $694,579

    $828,033

  $756,418

Net interest income and net interest margin (3)

       5,724

2.95%

       5,636

3.39%

       5,431

2.77%

      5,674

3.17%

Less: Tax Equivalent adjustment

        (176)

         (149)

        (149)

        (187)

Net interest income and net interest margin

    $ 5,548

2.86%

     $5,487

3.30%

Net Interest Income

   $ 5,282

2.70%

   $ 5,487

3.06%

(1)  For purposes of these computations, non-accrual loans are included in average loans.
(2)  For purposes of these computations, unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities are recorded in other assets.
(3)  For purposes of these computations, reported on a tax equivalent basis.

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND
ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AND 2005

2006

2005

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

Interest Earning Assets:

Loans (1,3)

    $533,954

    $26,204

6.56%

    $471,716

    $21,528

6.10%

Taxable securities

      167,169

        6,117

4.89%

      129,291

        3,987

4.12%

Non-taxable securities (3)

        35,195

        1,741

6.61%

        30,405

        1,579

6.94%

     Total Securities

      202,364

        7,858

5.19%

      159,696

        5,566

4.66%

Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock

        12,315

           501

5.44%

        10,683

           333

4.17%

Fed funds sold, money market funds, and time
     deposits with other banks

          2,182

            82

5.02%

          2,002

            47

3.14%

     Total Earning Assets

      750,815

     34,645

6.17%

      644,097

     27,474

5.70%

Non-Interest Earning Assets:

Cash and due from banks

          8,622

         9,037

Allowance for loan losses

         (4,564)

        (4,783)

Other assets (2)

        28,025

        28,871

      Total Assets

    $782,898

    $677,222

Interest Bearing Liabilities:

Deposits

    $423,531

    $ 9,271

2.93%

    $355,676

    $ 4,718

1.77%

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

and fed funds purchased

       13,878

          269

2.59%

       13,735

          178

1.73%

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank

     230,234

       8,255

4.79%

     194,076

       5,928

4.08%

Total Borrowings

     244,112

       8,524

4.67%

     207,811

       6,106

3.93%

Total Interest Bearing Liabilities

     667,643

     17,795

3.56%

     563,487

     10,824

2.57%

Rate Spread

2.61%

3.13%

Non-Interest Bearing Liabilities:

Demand deposits

       52,628

        51,658

Other liabilities

         6,230

          5,904

Total Liabilities

      726,501

      621,049

Shareholders' equity

        56,397

        56,173

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

    $782,898

    $677,222

Net interest income and net interest margin (3)

      16,850

3.00%

     16,650

3.46%

Less: Tax Equivalent adjustment

          (547)

         (502)

Net interest income and net interest margin

    $16,303

2.90%

    $16,148

3.35%

(1) For purposes of these computations, non-accrual loans are included in average loans.
                                                 (2) For purposes of these computations, unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities are recorded in other assets.
                         ��                      (3) For purposes of these computations, reported on a tax equivalent basis.

Net Interest Margin: The net interest margin, expressed on a tax-equivalent basis, represents the difference between interest and dividends earned on interest-earning assets and interest paid to depositors and other creditors, expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.

The net interest margin is determined by dividing tax-equivalent net interest income by average interest-earning assets. The interest rate spread represents the difference between the average tax-equivalent yield earned on interest earning-assets and the average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities. The net interest margin is generally higher than the interest rate spread due to the additional income earned on those assets funded by non-interest bearing liabilities, primarily demand deposits and shareholders’ equity.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 the net interest margin amounted to 2.95% and 3.00%2.77%, compared with 3.39% and 3.46%3.17% during the same periodsperiod in 2005,2006, representing declinesa decline of 44 and 4640 basis points, respectively.points.

The following table summarizes the net interest margin components, on a quarterly basis, over the past two years. Factors contributing to the changes in the net interest margin are enumerated in the following discussion and analysis.

NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS|ANALYSIS
FOR QUARTER ENDED

2006
Average Rate

2005
Average Rate

2004
Average Rate

2007
Average Rate

2006
Average Rate

2005
Average Rate

3rd Qtr

2nd Qtr

1st Qtr

4th Qtr

3rd Qtr

2nd Qtr

1st Qtr

4th Qtr

1st Qtr

4th Qtr

3rd Qtr

2nd Qtr

1st Qtr

4th Qtr

3rd Qtr

2nd Qtr

Interest Earning Assets:

Loans (1,2)

6.67%

6.56%

6.45%

6.34%

6.22%

6.10%

5.97%

5.91%

6.74%

6.67%

6.67%

6.56%

6.45%

6.34%

6.22%

6.10%

Taxable securities

4.91%

4.97%

4.79%

4.47%

4.09%

4.11%

4.16%

4.01%

Non-taxable securities (2)

6.43%

6.68%

6.74%

6.62%

6.84%

6.76%

7.19%

6.95%

Taxable investment securities

5.38%

5.03%

4.91%

4.97%

4.79%

4.47%

4.09%

4.11%

Non-taxable investment securities (2)

6.47%

6.48%

6.43%

6.68%

6.74%

6.62%

6.84%

6.76%

Total Investments

5.16%

5.26%

5.16%

4.89%

4.57%

4.62%

4.78%

4.57%

5.52%

5.25%

5.16%

5.26%

5.16%

4.89%

4.57%

4.62%

Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock

11.04%

0.00%

5.12%

4.85%

4.41%

4.07%

4.02%

3.49%

6.54%

6.13%

11.04%

0.00%

5.12%

4.85%

4.41%

4.07%

Fed Funds sold, money market funds, and time
deposits with other banks

5.27%

5.01%

3.41%

3.92%

3.46%

3.20%

2.28%

 

2.33%

Fed Funds sold, money market funds, and
Time deposits with other banks

4.88%

5.20%

5.27%

5.01%

3.41%

3.92%

3.46%

3.20%

Total Earning Assets

6.33%

6.09%

6.08%

5.94%

5.79%

5.70%

5.61%

5.48%

6.39%

6.28%

6.33%

6.09%

6.08%

5.94%

5.79%

5.70%

Interest Bearing Liabilities:

Deposits

3.22%

2.92%

2.62%

2.27%

2.02%

1.76%

1.52%

1.41%

3.51%

3.37%

3.22%

2.92%

2.62%

2.27%

2.02%

1.76%

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

2.78%

2.55%

2.46%

2.15%

1.91%

1.82%

1.45%

1.11%

3.03%

2.96%

2.78%

2.55%

2.46%

2.15%

1.91%

1.82%

Other borrowings

5.01%

4.81%

4.54%

4.39%

4.27%

4.07%

3.91%

3.86%

5.06%

5.01%

5.01%

4.81%

4.54%

4.39%

4.27%

4.07%

Total Borrowings

4.89%

4.69%

4.42%

4.21%

4.10%

3.93%

3.75%

3.65%

4.95%

4.87%

4.89%

4.69%

4.42%

4.21%

4.10%

3.93%

Total Interest Bearing Liabilities

3.81%

3.58%

3.29%

2.96%

2.76%

2.56%

2.37%

2.23%

4.04%

3.89%

3.81%

3.58%

3.29%

2.96%

2.76%

2.56%

Rate Spread

2.52%

2.51%

2.79%

2.98%

3.03%

3.14%

3.24%

3.25%

2.35%

2.39%

2.52%

2.51%

2.79%

2.98%

3.03%

3.14%

Net Interest Margin (2)

2.95%

2.89%

3.17%

3.36%

3.39%

3.45%

3.54%

3.55%

2.77%

2.86%

2.95%

2.89%

3.17%

3.36%

3.39%

3.45%

Net Interest Margin without Tax Equivalent Adjustments

2.86%

2.79%

3.06%

3.26%

3.30%

3.35%

3.41%

3.43%

2.70%

2.77%

2.86%

2.79%

3.06%

3.26%

3.30%

3.35%

(1) For purposes of these computations, non-accrual loans are included in average loans.
(2) For purposes of these computations, reported on a tax equivalent basis.

In June of 2004, following an extended period of historically low interest rates, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve") began increasing short-term interest rates. Through September 30,June of 2006, the Federal Funds targeted rate had increased seventeen times for a total of 425 basis points endingwhile the third quarter of 2006 at 5.25%. However, during this same period of time, the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury declined 43 basis points to 4.63%,note remained relatively unchanged, causing a dramatic 468 basis point flattening of the U.S. Treasury yield curve. Over the past fifteen months the yield curve has been flat-to-inverted, meaning short-term interest rates have been equal to or greater than long-term interest rates.

In the first quarter of 2005 the Bank’s net interest margin began to decline and this decline has steadily continued through the thirdfirst quarter of 2006.2007, principally reflecting the inherent net interest margin challenges widely associated with a flat or inverted yield curve. The declining net interest margin was principally attributed to the increases in the Bank’s cost of funds outpacing the increases in yields on its interest earning assets, reflecting the re-pricing of a large portion of the Bank’s funding base during a period of rapidly rising short-term interest rates, combined withrates. In addition, highly competitive pricing pressures with respect to loans and deposits and a higher utilization of wholesale funding andhave adversely impacted the inherentBank’s net interest margin challenges widely associatedmargin.

The yield on average earning assets amounted to 6.39% in the first quarter of 2007, compared with a flat or inverted U.S. Treasury yield curve.

Comparing6.08% in the three and nine months ended September 30,first quarter of 2006, representing an increase of 31 basis points. However, the cost of interest bearing liabilities amounted to 4.04% in the first quarter of 2007, compared with 3.29% in the same periods in 2005,first quarter of 2006, representing an increase of 75 basis points. In short, since the first quarter of 2006, the increases in the cost of the Bank’s interest bearing liabilities exceeded the increases in yields on its earning asset portfolios by 51 and 5244 basis points, respectively.points.

BankShould short-term interest rates continue at current levels with a yield curve that is inverted or flat, Company management anticipates continued pressure on the net interest margin during 2007, but not to the same degree experienced in 2006. Specifically, management does not anticipate further declines of the magnitude experienced in 2006 andin an unchanged interest rate environment. Company management also believes that continued balance sheet growth will be needed to meaningfully increase net interest income in 2007, should short-term interest rates increase or continueremain at current levels and a U.S. Treasurythe yield curve that is invertedremain flat or flat. inverted.

The Bank’s interest rate sensitivity position is more fully described below in Part I, Item 3 of this report on Form 10-Q, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Interest Income: For the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total interest income, on a fully tax-equivalent basis, amounted to $12,256 and $34,645$12,509 compared with $9,635 and $27,474$10,881 during the same periodsquarter in 2005,2006, representing increasesan increase of $2,621 and $7,171,$1,628, or 27.2% and 26.1%, respectively.15.0%.

The increasesincrease in interest income werewas principally attributed to average earning asset growth of $108,255 and $106,718$68,359, or 16.4% and 16.6% respectively,9.4%, combined with 54 and 47a 31 basis point increasesincrease in the weighted average earning asset yields,yield, when comparing the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006first quarter of 2007 with the same periodsquarter in 2005, respectively. Principally reflecting the Federal Reserve’s2006. The increases in short-term interest rates andby the resulting favorable impactFederal Reserve have favorably impacted the yields on the Bank’s variable rate loan portfolios. In addition, cash flows from the Bank’s fixed rate earning asset portfolios the weighted average yield on averagehave generally been reinvested into higher yielding earning assets amounted to 6.33% and 6.17% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared with 5.79% and 5.70% for the same periods in 2005, respectively.assets.

Comparing the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 with the same periodsperiod in 2005,2006, the weighted average yield on the Bank’s loan portfolio increased 45 and 4629 basis points to 6.67% and 6.56%6.74%, respectively, while the weighted average yield on the securities portfolio increased 59 and 5336 basis points to 5.16% and 5.19%, respectively.5.52%.

As depicted on the rate /volume tables below, the increased volume of average earning assets on the balance sheet during the first quarter of 2007 contributed $971 to the increase in first quarter 2007 interest income compared with the first quarter of 2006, while the increase attributed to the impact of a higher weighted average earning asset yield amounted to $657.

Interest Expense: For the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total interest expense amounted to $6,532 and $17,795,$7,078, compared with $3,999 and $10,824$5,207 during the same periodsquarter in 2005,2006, representing increasesan increase of $2,533 and $6,971,$1,871, or 63.3% and 64.4%, respectively.35.9%.

The increasesincrease in interest expense werewas principally attributed to increasesan increase in average interest bearing liabilities amounting to $106,397 and $104,156$68,553 or 18.5% respectively,10.7%, combined with 105 and 99a 75 basis point increasesincrease in the weighted average cost of funds, when comparing the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006first quarter of 2007 with the same periodsquarter in 2005, respectively.2006. The increase in the average cost of interest bearing funds was principally attributed to the increases in short-term market interest rates between periods and, to a lesser extent, aggressive deposit pricing competition and a proportionately higher utilization of wholesale funding.

For the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the weighted average cost of interest bearing liabilities amounted to 3.81% and 3.56%4.04%, compared with 2.76% and 2.57%3.29% during the same periodsquarter in 2005, respectively. For2006. Comparing the three and nine months ended September 30,first quarter of 2007 with the same quarter in 2006, the weighted average cost of borrowed funds increased 79 and 7453 basis points to 4.89% and 4.67%4.95%, respectively, while the weighted average cost of interest bearing deposits increased 120 and 11689 basis points to 3.22% and 2.93%, respectively. The3.51%. Reflecting the longer maturities in the Bank’s borrowing base that were not as susceptible to movements in short-term interest rates, combined with a higher utilization of brokered time deposits, the increase in the weighted average cost of interest bearing deposits outpaced the weighted average cost of borrowed funds, reflecting the longer maturities in the Bank’s borrowing base that were not as susceptible to movements in short-term market interest rates, combined with a higher utilization of brokered time deposits.funds. In addition, given highly competitive pricing pressures in the markets served by the Bank and the need to strengthen customer relationships, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 the Bank more closely followed the market with respect to the upward re-pricing of maturity and non-maturity deposits, a trend that Bank management believes may continue in the future given the continuation of competitive market pressures.

As depicted on the rate/volume analysis table below, the increased volume of average interest bearing liabilities on the balance sheet during the first quarter of 2007 contributed $595 to the increase in first quarter 2007 interest expense compared with the first quarter of 2006, while the increase attributed to the impact of a higher weighted average rate paid on interest bearing liabilities amounted to $1,276.

Rate / Volume Analysis: The following tables settable sets forth a summary analysis of the relative impact on net interest income of changes in the average volume of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, and changes in average rates on such assets and liabilities. The income from tax-exempt assets has been adjusted to a fully tax equivalent basis, thereby allowing uniform comparisons to be made. Because of the numerous simultaneous volume and rate changes during the periods analyzed, it is not possible to precisely allocate changes to volume or rate. For presentation purposes, changes which are not solely due to volume changes or rate changes have been allocated to these categories in proportion to the relationships of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each.

ANALYSIS OF VOLUME AND RATE CHANGES ON NET INTEREST INCOME
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2007 VERSUS MARCH 31, 2006 VERSUS SEPTEMBER 30, 2005
INCREASES (DECREASES) DUE TO:

Average
Volume

Average
Rate

Net
Interest Income

Average
Volume

Average
Rate

Net
Interest Income

Loans (1,2)

        $   882

      $    580

          $  1,462

          $541

      $     388

          $     929

Taxable securities

             514

            296

                 810

Non-taxable securities (2)

              121

             (25)

                   96

Taxable investment securities

            527

             244

                771

Non-taxable investment securities (2)

          (104)

              (23)

               (127)

Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock

                24

            208

                 232

               7

               43

                  50

Fed funds sold, money market funds, and time
deposits with other banks

                   6

              15

                   21

              ---

                 5

                    5

TOTAL EARNING ASSETS

        $1,547

      $1,074

           $2,621

         $971

      $    657

          $1,628

Interest bearing deposits

              414

         1,278

              1,692

            319

             959

              1,278

Securities sold under repurchase agreements and
fed funds purchased

                 (3)

             30

                  27

              (4)

               19

                  15

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank

              421

           393

                814

            280

             298

                578

TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES

        $    832

     $1,701

          $2,533

         $595

      $1,276

          $1,871

NET CHANGE IN NET INTEREST INCOME

        $    715

    ($   627)

          $      88

         $376

      $  (619)

          $ (243)

(1) For purposes of these computations, non-accrual loans are included in average loans.
(2) For the purposes of these computations, interest income is reported on a tax-equivalent basis.

ANALYSIS OF VOLUME AND RATE CHANGES ON NET INTEREST INCOME
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 VERSUS SEPTEMBER 30, 2005
INCREASES (DECREASES) DUE TO:

Average
Volume

Average
Rate

Net
Interest Income

Loans (1,2)

       $2,977

      $ 1,699

         $ 4,676

Taxable securities

          1,301

            829

            2,130

Non-taxable securities (2)

             232

             (70)

               162

Investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock

               56

             112

               168

Fed funds sold, money market funds, and time
     deposits with other banks

                 5

                30

                 35

TOTAL EARNING ASSETS

       $4,571

      $ 2,600

         $7,171

Interest bearing deposits

           1,033

           3,520

            4,553

Securities sold under repurchase agreements and
     fed funds purchased

                 2

                89

                 91

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank

          1,204

           1,123

            2,327

TOTAL INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES

       $2,239

      $ 4,732

         $6,971

NET CHANGE IN NET INTEREST INCOME

       $2,332

     ($ 2,132)

         $  200

                                                                (1) For purposes of these computations, non-accrual loans are included in average loans.
                                                                (2) For purposes of these computations, reported on a tax-equivalent basis.

Provision for Loan Losses

The provision for loan losses reflects the amount necessary to maintain the allowance for loan losses (the "allowance") at a level that, in management’s judgment, is appropriate for the amount of inherent risk of loss in the Bank’s current loan portfolio.

The Bank’s non-performing loans remained at low levels during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. Non-performingat quarter end, representing $422 or 0.08% of total loans, at September 30, 2006 amounted to $745, compared with $868$628 and $652$896, or 0.11% and 0.17% of total loans at December 31 and September 30, 2005, respectively. Non-performing loans expressed as a percentage of total loans stood at 0.14% at September 30,March 31, 2006, compared with 0.17% and 0.13% at December 31 and September 30, 2005, respectively. The allowance expressed as a percentage of non-performing loans amounted to 617%stood at September 30, 2006,1,066% at March 31, 2007, compared with 535%721% and 725%499% at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, respectively.

The Bank’s loan loss experience also remainedcontinued at low levels during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006,first quarter with net loan charge-offs amountedamounting to $178,$26, or annualized net charge-offs to average loans outstanding of 0.04%0.02%, compared with $154$202 or 0.04%annualized net charge-offs to average loans outstanding of 0.16% during the same period in 2005. Loan charge-offs during 2006 were principally attributed to one credit amounting to $193.first quarter of 2006.

Reflecting the continued stable performance of the loan portfolio, for the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the Bank recordeddid not record a provision for loan losses, of $81 and $124, compared with $25 and $50 during the same periods in 2005. The increase$28 in the provision for loan losses principally reflects the growth in the Bank’s loan portfolio.first quarter of 2006.

Refer below to Item 2 of this Part I, Allowance for Loan Losses, in this report on Form 10-Q for further discussion and analysis regarding the allowance.

Non-interest Income

In addition to net interest income, non-interest income is a significant source of revenue for the Company and an important factor in its results of operations.

For the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total non-interest income amounted to $2,199 and $5,328,$378, compared with $1,967 and $5,023$1,604 during the same periodsquarter in 2005,2006, representing increasesa decline of $232 and $305,$1,226, or 11.8% and 6.1%, respectively.76.4%.

Factors contributing to the changes in non-interest income are enumerated in the following discussion and analysis:

Trust and Other Financial Services: Income from trust and financial services is principally derived from fee income based on a percentage of the market value of client assets under management and held in custody and, to a lesser extent, revenue from brokerage services conducted through Bar Harbor Financial Services, an independent third-party broker.

For the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, income from trust and other financial services amounted to $486 and $1,558$541, compared with $474 and $1,489$504 during the same periodsquarter in 2005,2006, representing increasesan increase of $12 and $69,$37 or 2.5% and 4.6%, respectively.7.3%.

The increasesincrease in fee income werewas driven by trust and investment management services, as revenue generated from third-party brokerage activities at Bar Harbor Financial Services posted moderate declines,principally reflecting lower trading volumes, including sales of mutual funds and annuity products.

growth in assets under management. At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total managed assets at Bar Harbor Trust Services ("Trust Services"), a Maine chartered non-depository trust company and second tier subsidiary of the Company, stood at $237,657$257,799 compared with $220,537$252,057 and $214,709$226,945 at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, representing increases of $17,120$5,742 and $22,948,$30,854, or 7.8%2.3% and 10.7%13.6%, respectively.

Service Charges on Deposits: This income is principally derived from monthly deposit account maintenance and activity fees, overdraft fees, and a variety of other deposit account related fees.

Income generated from service charges on deposit accounts totaled $440 and $1,188$370 for the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, compared with $406 and $1,050$343 during the same periodsquarter in 2005,2006, representing increasesan increase of $34 and $138,$27, or 8.4% and 13.1%, respectively.

7.9%. The increasesincrease in service charges on deposits weredeposit accounts was principally attributed in part, to the introduction of a new overdraft protection service, which was launched by the Bank in the third quarter of 2005. The increases also reflect the continued growth of the Bank’s retail, non-maturity deposit account base.

Credit and Debit Card Service Charges and Fees: This income is principally derived from the Bank’s merchant credit card processing services, its Visa debit card product and, to a lesser extent, fees associated with its Visa credit card product.portfolio. Historically, the Bank’s merchant credit card processing activities have been highly seasonal in nature with transaction and fee income volumes peaking in the summer and autumn, while declining in the winter and spring.

For the threequarter ended March 31, 2007, credit and nine months ended September 30, 2006, creditdebit card service charges and fees amounted to $776 and $1,399$267, compared with $894 and $1,472$230 during the same periodsquarter in 2005,2006, representing declinesan increase of $118 and $73,$37, or 13.2% and 5.0%, respectively.

16.1%. The declines in credit card services and fees werefirst quarter increase was principally attributed to loweran increase in debit card fees, principally reflecting the ongoing growth in the Bank’s demand deposits accounts base. Merchant credit card processing fees also posed a small increase, reflecting higher merchant credit card processing volumes.volumes, compared with the first quarter of 2006. The lower volumes were attributed,increase in part, to the partial relocation of the Bank’s largest merchant credit card client, combined with intensifying competition from large regional processors. The declines in merchant creditand debit card processing revenue were substantiallywas offset in part by declinesan increase in merchant credit and debit card processing expense, which is included in non-interest expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of income.

Realized GainsNet Securities (Losses) Gains: For the quarter ended March 31, 2007, net securities losses amounted to $920, compared with net securities gains of $310 in the first quarter of 2006, representing a decline of $1,230, or 396.8%. The amount recorded in the first quarter of 2007 represented a securities impairment loss partially offset by realized gains, while the amount recorded in the first quarter of 2006 represented realized gains.

In April 2007, Company’s Board of Directors approved the restructuring of a portion of the Company’s balance sheet through the sale of $43,337 of its aggregate $227,473 available for sale securities portfolio, the proceeds from which were initially be used to pay down short-term borrowings. Since the Company no longer had the intent to hold these securities until a recovery of their amortized cost, which may be at maturity, the Company recorded an adjustment to write down these securities to fair value at March 31, 2007, resulting in an impairment loss of $1,162. As of March 31, 2007, the amortized cost of these securities amounted to $44,499, whereas the then current fair market value amounted to $43,337. The weighted average yield on the Salesecurities sold approximated 4.22%, whereas the weighted average cost of Securities: For the threeborrowings paid down approximated 5.31%.

The decision to restructure a portion of the Company’s balance sheet was based, in part, on an assessment of the overall current state of the economy and nine months ended September 30, 2006,management’s belief that the Federal Reserve will be keeping short term interest rates on hold much longer than previously anticipated. Considering the potential adverse impact this would likely have on net interest income, management determined that the restructuring of a portion of the Company’s balance sheet was appropriate at this time. The Company’s overall objectives are to improve future period earnings, lower the interest rate risk profile of the Company’s balance sheet, and provide a means to more effectively respond to the current and future yield curve environments.

In the first quarter of 2007 the Company also recorded $241 in realized gains on the sale of securities, amounted to $357 and $667 compared with $38 and $580 during the same periods in 2005, representing increases of $319 and $87, or 839.5% and 15.0%, respectively.

There is no assurance that the recording of securities gains will continue in future reporting periods at current or historical levels. It is important to note, however, that the available for sale securities portfolio is managed on a total return basis, in concert with well-structured asset and liability management policies. Bank management will continue to respond to changes in market interest rates, changes in securities pre-payment or extension risk, changes$310 in the availabilityfirst quarter of and yields on alternative investments, and the Bank’s need for adequate liquidity.2006, representing a decline of $69, or 22.2%.

Other Operating Income: For the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total other operating income amounted to $79 and $345,$68, compared with $91 and $245$164 during the same periodsquarter in 2005,2006, representing a decline of $12$96 or 13.2% and an increase of $100, or 40.8%, respectively.

58.5%. The increasedecline in first quarter other operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared with the same period in 2005 was attributed to a $150 gain on the sale of a parcel of Bank owned real estate adjacent to the Bank’s Southwest Harbor, Maine branch office, recorded during the first quarter of 2006.

Non-interest Expense

For the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total non-interest expenses amounted to $4,857 and $14,192,$3,797, compared with $4,827 and $14,475$4,885 during the same periodsquarter in 2005,2006, representing an increase of $30 or 0.6% and a decline of $2831,088 or 2.0%, respectively.22.3%.

Factors contributing to the changes in non-interest expense are enumerated in the following discussion and analysis.

Salaries and Employee Benefit Expenses: For the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, salaries and employee benefit expenses amounted to $2,360 and $7,077,$2,345, compared with $2,323 and $7,421$2,444 during the same periodsquarter in 2005,2006, representing an increase of $37 or 1.6% and a decline of $344$99 or 4.6%, respectively.4.1%.

The decline in salaries and employee benefit expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 compared with the same period in 2005 was attributed to a variety of factors including: lower levels of health insurance contributions duechanges to favorable claims experience; certain employee severance costs recorded during the first quarter of 2005; changes to employee insurancebenefit programs; changes in overall staffing levels and mix; and lower levels of incentive compensation.

Salaries and employee benefit expenses reflect the Company’s January 1, 2006 adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 123(R), "Share-Based Payment," which mandated the expensing of stock options and other equity awards. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 the Company recognized $38 and $109 of share-based compensation, respectively. There was no comparable expense recognized in 2005.

Occupancy Expenses: For the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total occupancy expenses amounted to $329 and $978,$373, compared with $290 and $891$312 during the same periodsquarter in 2005,2006, representing increasesan increase of $39 and $87,$61 or, 13.5% and 9.8%, respectively.or 19.6%.

The increasesincrease in occupancy expenses principally reflect in part, the renovation and opening of a new branch office late in the community of Somesville, Maine, during the first quarter of 2006 offset in part by the favorable impact of(a leased facility), and higher fuel and utilities prices combined with relatively mildharsh weather conditions in downeast and midcoast Maine during the first quarter of 20062007 compared with the same periodquarter last year.

Furniture and Equipment Expenses: For the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, furniture and equipment expenses amounted to $456 and $1,378,$449, compared with $392 and $1,238$500 during the same periodsfirst quarter in 2005,2006, representing increasesa decline of $64 and $140,$51, or 16.3% and 11.3%, respectively.10.2%.

The increasesdecline in furniture and equipment expenses was principally attributed to certain expenses associated with the upgrade and maintenance of the Company’s technology infrastructure, and certain expenses associated with the Bank’s major renovation and opening of a new branch office in the community of Somesville, Maine during the first quarter of 2006.

Credit and Debit Card Expenses: For the threeCredit and nine months ended September 30, 2005, credit card expenses amounted to $577 and $993, compared with $677 and $1,068 during the same periods in 2005, representing declines of $90 and $75, or 13.5% and 7.0%, respectively.

Creditdebit card expenses principally relate to the Bank’s merchant credit card processing activities, Visa debit card processing expenses and, to a lesser extent, its Visa credit card portfolio. Historically, the Bank’s merchant credit card processing activities have been highly seasonal in nature with transaction volumes peaking in the summer and autumn, while declining in the winter and spring.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2007, credit and debit card expenses amounted to $188, compared with $166 during the same quarter in 2006, representing an increase of $22, or 13.3%. The declinesincrease in credit and debit card expenses werewas principally attributed to loweran increase in debit card fees, reflecting the growth of the Bank’s retail checking account base. Merchant credit card processing expenses moderately higher in the first quarter of 2007, principally reflecting higher merchant credit card processing volumes. As discussed abovevolumes compared with the same quarter in this Report, the lower volumes were attributed,2006. The increase in part, to the partial relocation of the Bank’s largest merchant credit and debit card client, combined with intensifying competition from large regional processors. The declines in merchant credit card processing expense were substantiallyexpenses was more than offset by declinesincreases in merchant credit and debit card income, which is included in non-interest income in the Company’s consolidated statements of income.

Post Retirement Plan Settlement: In the first quarter of 2007, the Company settled its limited postretirement benefit program, which funded medical coverage and life insurance benefits to a closed group of active and retired employees who met minimum age and service requirements. The Company voluntarily paid out $700 to plan participants, representing 64% of the total benefit obligation. This payment fully settled all Company obligations related to this program. In connection with the settlement of the postretirement program, the Company recorded a first quarter reduction in non-interest expense of $832, representing the remaining accrued benefit obligation and the actuarial gain related to the program.

Other Operating Expenses: For the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, other operating expenses amounted to $1,135 and $3,766,$1,274, compared with $1,155 and $3,857$1,463 during the same periodsquarter in 2005,2006, representing declinesa decline of $20 and $91,$189, or 1.7% and 2.4%, respectively.

12.9%. The declinesdecline in other operating expenses werewas attributed to declines in a variety of expense categories including professional services, software depreciation,marketing, loan collection expenses, insurance, equity investment impairment expense, charitable contributions, office supplies, insurance, meals and entertainment expenses, and ATM/Visa Check Card processing fees. The foregoing declines were substantially offset by expenses associated with the Bank’s outsourcing of its statement rendering function during the third quarter of 2005 and, to a lesser extent, increases in staff development and marketingsoftware expense.

Income Taxes

For the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total income taxes amounted to $845 and $2,142,$488, compared with $780 and $1,911 during$615 for the same periodsquarter in 2005,2006, representing increasesa decline of $65 and $231,$127, or 8.3% and 12.1%, respectively.20.1%.

The Company's effective tax ratesrate for the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 amounted to 30.1% and 29.3%26.2%, compared with 30.0% and 28.8%28.2% for the same periodsquarter in 2005, respectively.2006. The income tax provisions for these periods arewere less than the expense that would result from applying the federal statutory rate of 34% to income before income taxes, principally because of the impact of tax exempt interest income on certain investment securities, loans and bank owned life insurance.

ComparingFluctuations in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 with the same periods in 2005, theCompany’s effective tax rates showed relatively small changes, principallyrate can occur due to non-taxable income and non-deductible expense bearing different percentages of income before income taxes, than the comparable periods in 2005.during any given reporting period.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Total Assets

The Company’s assets principally consist of loans and investment securities, which at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 represented 68.9%66.3% and 24.9%27.5% of total assets, compared with 68.8%67.3% and 24.5%25.9% at December 31, 2005,2006, respectively.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total assets amounted to $795,048$827,266, compared with $748,454$824,877 and $702,708$781,538 at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, representing increases of $46,594$2,389 and $92,340,$45,728, or 6.2%0.3% and 13.1%5.9%, respectively.

Investment Securities

The investment securities portfolio is primarily comprised of mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies, U.S. government sponsored enterprises, and other corporate issuers. The portfolio also includes tax-exempt obligations of state and political subdivisions, and obligations of other U.S. government sponsored enterprises.

TheIn the first quarter of 2007, the securities available for sale portfolio is managedrepresented 28.5% of the Company’s average earning assets and generated 24.6% of total tax-equivalent interest and dividend income, compared with 26.4% and 22.4% in the objectivefirst quarter of exceeding the return that would be experienced if investing solely in U.S. Treasury instruments. 2006, respectively.

The overall objectives of the Bank’s strategy for the investment securities portfolio include maintaining an appropriate liquidity reserves, diversifying earning assets, managing interest rate risk, leveraging the Bank’s strong capital position, and generating acceptable levels of net interest income.

Securities available for sale represented 100% of total investment securities at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 2005.2006. Securities available for sale are reported at their fair value with unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, excluded from earnings but shown separately as a component of shareholders’ equity.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total investment securities amounted to $197,884,$227,473, compared with $183,300$213,252 and $159,687$201,129 at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, representing increases of $14,584$14,221 and $38,197,$26,344, or 8.0%6.7% and 23.9%13.1%, respectively.

The growth in the securities portfolio occurred during the first six-months of 2006. In this regard, market Market yields showed meaningful improvement duringearly in the first six monthsquarter of 2006,2007, with the 5-yearbenchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note climbing to a five yearfive-month high, and the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note reaching a four year high. The foregoing market conditions presented management withpresenting opportunities for increasing the Bank’s earning assets and generating higher levels of net interest income.

During the third quarter of 2006, market yields posted sharp declines, prompting Bank management to significantly slow the growth of the securities portfolio. Comparing September 30, 2006 with June 30, 2006, the securities portfolio declined $6,431 or 3.1%, which was principally the result of pay-downs on mortgage backed securities, securities where callable features were exercised, and securities that were sold.

Impaired Securities: In April 2007, Company’s Board of Directors approved the restructuring of a portion of the Company’s balance sheet through the sale of $43,337 of its aggregate $227,473 available for sale securities portfolio, the proceeds from which were initially used to pay down short-term borrowings. Since the Company no longer had the intent to hold these securities until a recovery of their amortized cost, which may be at maturity, the Company recorded an adjustment to write down these securities to fair value at March 31, 2007, resulting in an impairment loss of $1,162. The weighted average yield on the securities sold approximated 4.22%, whereas the weighted average cost of the borrowings paid down approximated 5.31%. The decision to restructure a portion of the Company’s balance sheet was based, in part, on an assessment of the overall current state of the economy and management’s belief that the Federal Reserve will be keeping short term interest rates on hold much longer than previously anticipated. Considering the potential adverse impact this would likely have on net interest income, management determined that the restructuring of a portion of the Company’s balance sheet was appropriate at this time. The Company’s overall objectives are to improve future period earnings, lower the interest rate risk profile of the Company’s balance sheet, and provide a means to more effectively respond to the current and future yield curve environments.

The securities portfolio contains certain investments where amortized cost, adjusted for the other-than-temporary impairment write down noted above, exceeds fair market value, which at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 amounted to $2,838.unrealized losses of $905, compared with $2,635 at December 31, 2006. Unrealized losses that are considered other-than-temporary are recorded as a loss on the Company’s consolidated statement of income. In evaluating whether impairment is other-than-temporary, management considers a variety of factors including the nature of the investment security, the cause of the impairment, the severity and duration of the impairment, and the Bank’s ability and intent to hold the security to maturity. Other data considered by management includes, for example, sector credit ratings, volatility of the security’s market price, and any other information considered relevant in determining whether other-than-temporary impairment has occurred.

Management believes the unrealized losses in the investment securities portfolio at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 were attributed to interest rate increases, and reflected the volatile movements in the U.S. Treasury curve over the past few years. Specifically, certain debt securities were purchased in an interest rate environment lower than where the U.S. Treasury yield curve stood on September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007. Because the decline in market value was attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Bank has the ability and intent to hold these investment securities until a recovery of their amortized cost, which may be at maturity, the Company does not consider these investment securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007.

Loans

The loan portfolio is primarily secured by real estate in the counties of Hancock, Washington and Knox, Maine. The Bank has not engaged in sub-prime lending activities in the past and this continued to be the case during the quarter ended March 31, 2007.

The following table summarizes the components of the Bank's loan portfolio as of the dates indicated.

LOAN PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

September 30,
2006

December 31,
2005

September 30,
2005

March 31,
2007

December 31,
2006

March 31,
2006

Residential real estate mortgages

       $250,950

      $237,109

        $233,713

       $251,734

       $253,640

       $240,881

Commercial real estate mortgages

         154,027

        135,493

          127,107

         160,715

         159,661

           144,336

Commercial and industrial loans

           61,139

          58,637

            52,616

           58,170

           61,762

             58,362

Agricultural and other loans to farmers

           18,392

          18,997

            18,592

           17,847

           17,743

             18,215

Consumer loans

           11,532

          12,582

            10,055

           11,436

           10,912

             12,033

Home equity loans

           45,484

          49,307

            47,975

           46,196

           45,156

             48,605

Tax exempt loans

             5,963

            2,741

              3,796

             6,006

             6,226

               6,686

Total loans

         547,487

        514,866

         493,854

         552,643

         555,099

           529,119

Allowance for loan losses

           (4,593)

           (4,647)

            (4,725)

           (4,499)

            (4,525)

            (4,473)

Total loans net of allowance for loan losses

      $542,894

     $510,219

       $489,129

      $548,144

       $550,574

       $524,646

Total Loans: At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total loans amounted to $547,487,$552,643, compared with $514,866$555,099 and $493,854$529,119 at December 31, and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, representing increasesa decline of $32,621$2,456, or 0.4%, and $53,633,an increase of $23,524, or 6.3% and 10.9%4.4%, respectively.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total commercial loans amounted to $233,558,$237,353, compared with $213,127$239,245 and $198,315$220,993 at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, representing increasesa decline of $20,431$1,892, or 0.8%, and $35,243,increase of $16,360, or 9.6% and 17.8%7.4%, respectively.

Commercial loans represented 62.6% and 65.7%69.5% of total loan growth when comparing September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 with December 31 and September 30, 2005, respectively.the same date in 2006. Commercial loan growth was principallyalmost entirely driven by commercial real estate loans, which posted increasesan increase of $18,534 and $26,920,$16,379, or 13.7% and 21.2%11.3%, when comparing September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 with December 31 and September 30, 2005, respectively.the same date in 2006. Bank management attributes the overall growth in commercial loans, in part, to a mature commercial lendingan effective business banking team, a variety of new business development initiatives, focused incentive compensation plans, and a relatively stable local economy.

The small decline in commercial loans at March 31, 2007 compared with December 31, 2006 was principally attributed to anticipated paydowns on certain seasonal borrowings, combined with softening loan demand and intensifying competition in the markets served by the Bank.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total consumer loans, which principally consisted of consumer real estate (residential mortgage) loans, amounted to $307,966,$309,297, compared with $298,998$309,641 and $291,743$301,452 at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, representing increasesa decline of $8,968$344, or 0.1%, and $16,223,an increase 7,845, or 3.0% and 5.6%2.6%, respectively. Comparing September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 with the same date last year, consumer real estate mortgage loans contributed $17,237$10,762 to the overall growth in consumer loans, offset in part by a $2,491$2,417 decline in home equity loans. The decline in home equity loans was due, in part, to borrower refinancing activity from higher variable interest ratesrate loans to lower fixed interest rates.rate loans.

Following record refinancing activity over the past few years and moderate increases in long-term interest rates,Reflecting a softening real estate market, consumer real estate loan originations slowed during 2005started slowing in 2006 and this trend continued during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006. However, consumer real estate loan growth continued during this period, as new home purchase transactions accounted for an increasing proportion of loan originations. In general, consumer loan origination activity has benefited from a relatively stable local economy and initiatives designed to expand the Bank's product offerings and attract new customers while continuing to leverage its existing customer base.March 31, 2007.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, consumer and commercial loans secured by real estate comprised 85.7%86.9% of the loan portfolio, compared with 85.2%86.5% and 85.6%82.0% at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, respectively. Over the past few years, the strength in the local real estate markets, both residential and commercial, has led to historically high property values in the Bank’s market area. However, in the latter part of 2006 and continuing into the first quarter of 2007, this trend began to soften. Recognizing the impact this trenda softening real estate market may have on the loan portfolio and origination pipeline, the Bank periodically reviews its underwriting standards in an effort to ensure that the quality of the loan portfolio is not jeopardized by unrealisticexcessive loan to value ratios or debt service levels. There was no significant deterioration in the performance or risk characteristics of the real estate loan portfolioportfolios through the reporting period.

Credit Risk: Credit risk is managed through loan officer authorities, loan policies, and oversight from the Bank’s Senior Credit Officer, the Bank's Senior Loan Officers Committee, the Director's Loan Committee, and the Bank's Board of Directors. Management follows a policy of continually identifying, analyzing and grading credit risk inherent in the loan portfolio. An ongoing independent review, subsequent to management's review, of individual credits is performed by an independent loan review function, which reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

As a result of management’s ongoing review of the loan portfolio, loans are placed on non-accrual status, either due to the delinquent status of principal and or interest, or a judgment by management that, although payments of principal and or interest are current, such action is prudent because collection in full of all outstanding principal and interest is in doubt. Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal and or interest is 90 days overdue, or sooner if judged appropriate by management. Consumer loans are generally charged-off when principal and or interest payments are 120 days overdue, or sooner if judged appropriate by management.

Non-performing Loans: Non-performing loans include loans on non-accrual status, loans that have been treated as troubled debt restructurings and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest. There were no troubled debt restructurings in the loan portfolio during 20052006 and this continued to be the case during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007. The following table sets forth the details of non-performing loans as of the dates indicated:

TOTAL NON-PERFORMING LOANS

September 30,
2006

December 31,
2005

September 30,
2005

March 31,
2007

December 31,
2006

March 31,
2006

Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis:

Real estate loans:

Construction and development

           $ ---

             $ ---

Mortgage

            242

             267

              263

Residential mortgage

       $114

          $111

        $355

Loans to finance agricultural production and
other loans to farmers

              43

               ---

                ---

            41

              41

           ---

Commercial and industrial loans

            434

             593

              376

          253

            415

          463

Loans to individuals for household,
family and other personal expenditures

                6

                 5

                  6

Loans to individuals for household, family, and other
personal expenditures

              1

                3

              7

Total non-accrual loans

            725

             865

              645

          409

            570

          825

Accruing loans contractually past due
90 days or more

              20

                 3

                  7

            13

              58

            71

Total non-performing loans

          $745

           $868

            $652

       $422

          $628

        $896

Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans

617%

535%

725%

1066%

721%

499%

Non-performing loans to total loans

0.14%

0.17%

0.13%

0.08%

0.11%

0.17%

Allowance to total loans

0.84%

0.90%

0.96%

0.81%

0.82%

0.85%

During the quarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, non-performing loans remained at relatively low levels. The Bank attributes this success, in part, to mature credit administration processes and underwriting standards, aided by a relatively stable local economy. The Bank maintains a centralized loan collection and managed asset department, providing timely and effective collection efforts for problem loans.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total non-performing loans amounted to $745,$422, compared with $628 and $896 at December 31 and March 31, 2006, representing declines of $206 and $474, or 0.14%32.8% and 52.9%, respectively. At March 31, 2007, total non-performing loans represented 0.08% of total loans, compared with $868 or0.11% and 0.17% at December 31 2005, and $652 or 0.13% at September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006, respectively.

While the level of non-performing loan ratios continued to reflect the favorable quality of the loan portfolio at September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, Bank management is cognizant of relatively softsoftening economic conditions overall, and believes it is managing credit risk accordingly. Future levels of non-performing loans may be influenced by economic conditions, including the impact of those conditions on the Bank's customers, including higher interest rates and debt service levels, oil and gas prices, tourism activity, and other factors existing at the time. Management believes the economic activity and conditions in the local real estate markets will continue to be significant determinants of the quality of the loan portfolio in future periods and, thus, the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

Other Real Estate Owned: When the Bank takes ownership of collateral property upon foreclosure of a real estate secured loan, the property is transferred from the loan portfolio to Other Real Estate Owned ("OREO") at its fair value. If the loan balance is higher than the fair value of the property, the difference is charged to the allowance for loan losses at the time of the transfer. OREO is classified on the consolidated balance sheet with other assets. At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, there was no OREO, unchanged from December 31 and September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006.

Allowance for Loan Losses: The allowance for loan losses ("allowance") is available to absorb losses on loans. The determination of the adequacy of the allowance and provisioning for estimated losses is evaluated quarterly based on review of loans, with particular emphasis on non-performing and other loans that management believes warrant special consideration.

The allowance is maintained at a level that, in management’s judgment, is appropriate for the amount of risk inherent in the current loan portfolio, and adequate to provide for estimated losses.

Specific reserves for impaired loans are determined in accordance with SFAS No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors For Impairment of a Loan," as amended by SFAS No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors For Impairment of a Loan-Income Recognition and Disclosures." The amount of loans considered to be impaired totaled $477$294 as of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, compared with $593$456 and $376$463 as of December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, respectively. The related allowance for loan losses on these impaired loans amounted to $156$106 as of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, compared with $238$130 and $196$54 at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, respectively.

Management recognizes that early and accurate recognition of risk is the best means to reduce credit losses and maximize earnings. The Bank employs a comprehensive risk management structure to identify and manage the risk of loss. For consumer loans, the Bank identifies loan delinquency beginning at 10-day delinquency and provides appropriate follow-up by written correspondence or personal contact. Non-residential mortgage consumer loan losses are recognized no later than the point at which a loan is 120 days past due. Residential mortgage losses are recognized during the foreclosure process, or sooner, when that loss is quantifiable and reasonably assured. For commercial loans, the Bank applies a risk grading system, which stratifies the portfolio and allows management to focus appropriate efforts on the highest risk components of the portfolio. The risk grades include ratings that correlate with regulatory definitions of "Pass," "Other Assets Especially Mentioned," "Substandard," "Doubtful," and "Loss."

Loan loss provisions are recorded based upon overall aggregate data, and the allowance is increased when, on an aggregate basis, additional estimated losses are identified and deemed by management as being likely. No portion of the allowance is restricted to any loan or group of loans, and the entire allowance is available to absorb realized losses. The amount and timing of realized losses and future allowance allocations could vary from current estimates.

While management uses available information to recognize losses on loans, changing economic conditions and the economic prospects of the borrowers may necessitate future additions or reductions to the allowance. In addition, various regulatory agencies, as an integral part of their examination process, periodically review the Bank’s allowance, which also may necessitate future additions or reductions to the allowance, based on information available to them at the time of their examination.

The Bank’s loan loss experience remained at low levels during ninethree months ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, with net loan charge-offs amounting to $178,$26, or annualized net charge-offs to average loans outstanding of 0.04%. While net loan charge-offs were $24 higher than the same period in 2005, management does not consider this increase as significant,0.02%, compared with $202 or reflective of a deterioration of the overall credit quality of the loan portfolio. In this regard, $193 of the 2006annualized net charge-offs were attributed to one credit.average loans outstanding of 0.16% during the first quarter of 2006.

There were no material changes in loan concentrations during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007.

The following table details changes in the allowance and summarizes loan loss experience by loan type for the nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 2005.2006.

 

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
NINETHREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006 AND 2005

2006

2005

2007

2006

Balance at beginning of period

     $    4,647

     $    4,829

     $    4,525

    $  4,647

Charge-offs:

Commercial, financial, agricultural, other loans to farmers

                12

                72

                24

              ---

Real estate:

Construction and development

                ---

                ---

               ---

              ---

Mortgage

              193

                19

               ---

            193

Installments and other loans to individuals

                61

              110

                22

              25

Total charge-offs

              266

             201

                46

            218

Recoveries:

Commercial, finance agricultural, other loans to farmers

                  3

                13

                13

                1

Real estate:

Construction and development

                ---

                  4

               ---

              ---

Mortgage

                40

                   1

               ---

                 8

Installments and other loans to individuals

                45

                 29

                  7

                 7

Total recoveries

                88

                 47

                20

               16

Net charge-offs

              178

              154

                26

             202

Provision charged to operations

              124

                50

                ---

               28

Balance at end of period

     $     4,593

     $    4,725

     $     4,499

    $    4,473

Average loans outstanding during Period

     $533,954

     $491,171

     $554,027

    $520,868

Annualized net charge-offs to average loans outstanding

0.04%

0.04%

0.02%

0.16%

Based upon the process employed and giving recognition to all attendant factors associated with the loan portfolio, management believes the allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, to be appropriate for the risks inherent in the loan portfolio and resident in the local and national economy as of that date.

Deposits

During the three and nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the most significant funding source for the Bank’s earning assets continued to be retail deposits, gathered through its network of twelve banking offices throughout downeast and midcoast Maine.

Historically, the banking business in the Bank’s market area has been seasonal, with lower deposits in the winter and spring and higher deposits in summer and autumn. These seasonal swings have been fairly predictable and have not had a materially adverse impact on the Bank. Seasonal swings in deposits have been typically absorbed by the Bank’s strong liquidity position, including borrowing capacity from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, brokered certificates of deposit obtained from the national market and cash flows from the securities portfolio.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total deposits amounted to $514,381,$506,832, compared with $445,731$496,319 and $436,605$474,752 at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, representing increases of $68,650$10,513 and $77,776,$32,080, or 15.4%2.1% and 17.8%6.7%, respectively.

Deposit growth was supplemented withlargely attributed to certificates of deposit obtained from the national market ("brokered deposits"), which at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007, totaled $85,926,$119,468, compared with $60,386$82,361 and $51,800$82,372 at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, representing increases of $25,540$37,107 and $34,126,$37,096, or 42.3%45.1% and 65.9%45.0%, respectively. The increasesincrease in brokered deposits wereat March 31, 2007, compared with March 31, 2006, was utilized to help fund the Bank’s earning asset growth, which outpacedas retail deposit growth. Additionally, duringdeposits posted small declines. Comparing March 31, 2007 with December 31, 2006, the Bank modified its funding and liquidity strategies, providing more balance betweenincrease in brokered deposits was principally utilized to replace the seasonal outflows of retail deposits, while also reducing the level of short term borrowings and borrowed funds. In this regard, borrowed fundsstrengthening the Bank’s overall liquidity position.

At March 31, 2007, retail deposits totaled $387,364 compared with $413,958 at September 30,December 31, 2006, showedrepresenting a decline of $24,518$26,594, or 10.2% compared with December 31, 2005 and an increase of $11,124 or 5.5% compared with September 30, 2005.

At September 30, 2006,6.4%. The decline in retail deposits totaled $428,455 compared with $385,345 and $384,805 at Decemberwas principally attributed to an $18,338 decline in money market deposit accounts offered to clients of Trust Services, principally reflecting a partial reallocation of cash within certain managed asset portfolios. The decline in retail deposits was also attributed to the anticipated outflows of seasonal deposits.

Comparing March 31, and September 30, 2005, representing increases of $43,110 and $43,650, or 11.2% and 11.3%, respectively. Comparing September 30, 20062007 with the same date in 2005, savings and money market accounts led the overall growth in2006, total retail deposits posting an increasewere showing a decline of $33,470,$5,016, or 25.5%1.3%. The increase in savings and money market accountsThis decline was principallyalso attributed to the successful introduction of a new variable rate money market account in January 2006, combined with increases in a money market productdeposit accounts offered to clients of Bar HarborTrust Services, which posted a decline of $9,819.

In general, without considering the declines in money market accounts offered to clients of Trust Services, the Bank’s wholly owned trust company subsidiary.

The rate of demandretail deposit growth accelerated during the third quarter of 2006. At September 30, 2006, demand deposits totaled $64,018, representing increases of $8,567 and $3,382 compared with December 31 and September 30, 2005, or 15.5% and 5.6%, respectively. During the later part of 2005, the Bank launched several new demand deposit products, including free business and personal checking products, which it believes are highly competitive. Management believes these new products contributed to the increases in demand deposits noted above.

has moderately lagged historical norms. Management believes that competition from banks and non-banks has intensified, as savers and investors seek higher returns in an atmosphere of rising short-term interest rates, and that financial institutions in particular have been aggressively pricing their deposits in order to fund earning asset growth. Management also believes that investors have been reallocating a portion of their cash positions, believing the equity markets have recently become more attractive from a total return perspective.

Since short-term interest rates began rising, in June 2004, Bank management has exercised restraint with respect to overly aggressive deposit pricing strategies, and has sought to achieve an appropriate balance between retail deposit growth and wholesale funding levels, while considering the associated impacts on the Bank’s net interest margin and liquidity position.

At September 30, 2006, retail deposits represented 83.3% of total deposits, compared with 86.5% and 88.1% at December 31 and September 30, 2005, respectively.

Borrowed Funds

Borrowed funds principally consist of advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (the "FHLB") and, to a lesser extent, securities sold under agreements to repurchase. Advances from the FHLB are principally secured by stock in the FHLB, investment securities, and blanket liens on qualifying mortgage loans and home equity loans.

The Bank utilizes borrowed funds in leveraging its strong capital position and supporting its earning asset portfolios. Borrowed funds are principally utilized to support the Bank’s investment securities portfolio and, to a lesser extent, fund loan growth. Borrowed funds also provide a means to help manage balance sheet interest rate risk, given the Bank’s ability to select desired amounts, terms and maturities on a daily basis.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total borrowings amounted to $215,178,$252,352, compared with $239,696$260,712 and $204,054$243,703 at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, representing a decline of $24,518$8,360 or 10.3%3.2% and an increase of $11,124$8,649 or 5.5%3.6%, respectively.

As discussed above, duringDuring 2006 the Bank modified its funding and liquidity strategies, providing more balance between brokered deposits and borrowed funds. The decline in borrowings from December 31, 20052006 levels reflects the Bank’s utilization of a greater proportion of brokered deposits to helpreplace seasonal deposit outflows, support earning asset growth, combined withand strengthen the strong inflow of seasonal deposits.Bank’s liquidity position.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, total borrowings expressed as a percent of total assets amounted to 27.1%30.5%, compared with 32.0%31.6% and 29.0%31.2% at December 31 and September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, respectively.

Capital Resources

Consistent with its long-term goal of operating a sound and profitable organization, during the thirdfirst quarter of 20062007 the Company maintained its strong capital position and continued to be a "well capitalized" financial institution according to applicable regulatory standards. Management believes this to be vital in promoting depositor and investor confidence and providing a solid foundation for future growth.

The Company and the Bank are subject to the risk based capital guidelines administered by the Company’s and the Bank's principal regulators. The risk based capital guidelines are designed to make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banks and bank holding companies, to account for off-balance sheet exposure and to minimize disincentives for holding liquid assets. Under these guidelines, assets and off-balance sheet items are assigned to broad risk categories, each with appropriate weights. The resulting capital ratios represent capital as a percentage of risk weighted assets and off-balance sheet items. The guidelines require all banks and bank holding companies to maintain a minimum ratio of total risk based capital to risk weighted assets of 8%, including a minimum ratio of Tier I capital to total risk weighted assets of 4% and a Tier I capital to average assets of 4% ("Leverage Ratio"). Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.

As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the Company and the Bank were considered well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. Under the capital adequacy guidelines, a well capitalized institution must maintain a minimum total risk based capital to total risk weighted assets ratio of at least 10%, a minimum Tier I capital to total risk weighted assets ratio of at least 6%, and a minimum Tier I leverage ratio of at least 5%.


The following table sets forth the Company's regulatory capital at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005,2006, under the rules applicable at that date.

September 30, 2006

December 31, 2005

March 31, 2007

December 31, 2006

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Total Capital to Risk Weighted Assets

      $61,700

      11.91%

      $59,063

        12.05%

     $64,398

        12.02%

      $63,325

    11.65%

Regulatory Requirement

        41,442

        8.00%

          39,207

          8.00%

       42,850

          8.00%

        43,491

      8.00%

Excess

      $20,258

        3.91%

       $19,856

          4.05%

     $21,548

          4.02%

      $19,834

      3.65%

Tier 1 Capital to Risk Weighted Assets

     $57,107

      11.02%

     $54,416

        11.10%

     $59,899

         11.18%

      $58,800

    10.82%

Regulatory Requirement

       20,721

        4.00%

        19,604

          4.00%

       21,425

           4.00%

        21,745

      4.00%

Excess

     $36,386

        7.02%

       $34,812

          7.10%

     $38,474

           7.18%

      $37,055

      6.82%

Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets

     $57,107

        7.15%

      $54,416

          7.52%

     $59,899

           7.26%

      $58,800

      7.34%

Regulatory Requirement

       31,947

         4.00%

        28,947

           4.00%

       32,988

           4.00%

        32,040

      4.00%

Excess

     $25,160

         3.15%

      $25,469

          3.52%

     $26,911

           3.26%

      $26,760

      3.34%

The Company's principal source of funds to pay cash dividends and support its commitments is derived from Bank operations. The Company declared dividends in the aggregate amount of $2,060$716 and $1,939$646 during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, at a rate of $0.675$0.235 and $0.630$0.22 per share, respectively.

In March 2004, the Company announced itsa second stock repurchase plan. The boardBoard of directorsDirectors of the Company authorized open market and privately negotiated purchases of up to 10% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, or 310,000 shares. Purchases began on March 4, 2004 and were continued through December 31, 2005.2006. The Company’s board of directors subsequently authorized the continuance of this stock repurchase plan through December 31, 2006.2007. Depending on market conditions and other factors, these purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time, or from time-to-time, without prior notice. As of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the Company had repurchased 139,109148,613 shares of stock under this plan, or 44.9%47.9% of the total authorized, at a total cost of $3,855$4,003 and an average price of $27.71$26.94 per share. The Company recordsrecorded the repurchased shares as treasury stock.

The Company believes that a stock repurchase plan is a prudent use of capital at this time. Management anticipates the stock repurchase plan will be accretive to the return on average shareholders’ equity and earnings per share. Management also believes the stock repurchase plan helps facilitate an orderly market for the disposition of large blocks of stock, and lessens the price volatility associated with the Company’s thinly traded stock.

Contractual Obligations

The Company is a party to certain contractual obligations under which it is obligated to make future payments. These principally include borrowings from the FHLB, consisting of short and long-term fixed rate borrowings, and collateralized by all stock in the FHLB, a blanket lien on qualified collateral consisting primarily of loans with first and second mortgages secured by one-to-four family properties, and certain pledged investment securities. The Company has an obligation to repay all borrowings from the FHLB.

The Company is also obligated to make payments on operating leases for its branch office in Somesville and its office in Bangor, Maine.

The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations at September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007. Borrowings are stated at their contractual maturity due dates and do not reflect call features, or principal amortization features, on certain borrowings.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
(Dollars in thousands)

Payments Due By Period

Payments Due By Period

Description

Total
Amount of Obligations

< 1 Year

>1-3 Years

>3-5 Years

> 5 Years

Total Amount of Obligations

< 1 Year

> 1-3 Years

> 3-5 Years

> 5 Years

Operating Leases

    $       325

   $         62

    $     134

    $    129

    $     ---

     $       305

   $        76

  $     137

   $       92

    $     ---

Borrowings from Federal Home Loan Bank

      201,478

     108,335

      56,629

     29,700

      6,814

       239,184

     160,101

    42,211

     35,840

      1,032

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

        13,700

       13,700

             ---

            ---

           ---

         13,168

       13,168

          ---

           ---

          ---

Total

    $215,503

   $122,097

    $56,763

   $29,829

    $6,814

     $252,657

   $173,345

  $42,348

   $35,932

    $1,032

All FHLB advances are fixed-rate instruments. Advances are payable at their call dates or final maturity dates. Advances are stated in the above table at their contractual final maturity dates. At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the Bank had $40 million$52 in callable advances.

In the normal course of its banking and financial services business, and in connection with providing products and services to its customers, the Company has entered into a variety of traditional third party contracts for support services. Examples of such contractual agreements would include services providing ATM, Visa debit and credit card processing, trust services accounting support, student loan servicing, check printing, statement rendering and the leasing of T-1 telecommunication lines supporting the Company’s wide area technology network.

The majority of the Company’s core operating systems and software applications are maintained "in-house" with traditional third party maintenance agreements of one year or less.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company is, from time to time, a party to certain off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on the Company's financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources, that may be considered material to investors.

Standby Letters of Credit: The Bank guarantees the obligations or performance of certain customers by issuing standby letters of credit to third parties. These letters of credit are sometimes issued in support of third party debt. The risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as the credit risk involved in extending loan facilities to customers, and they are subject to the same origination, portfolio maintenance and management procedures in effect to monitor other credit products. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon issuance of a standby letter of credit, is based upon management's credit evaluation of the customer.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, commitments under existing standby letters of credit totaled $442,$462, compared with $442 and $115 at both December 31 and September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006, respectively. The fair valuesvalue of the standby letters of credit werewas not significant as of the foregoing dates.

Off BalanceOff-Balance Sheet Risk

The Bank is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financial needs of its customers and to reduce its own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and certain financial derivative instruments; namely, interest rate swap agreements and interest rate floor agreements.

Commitments to Extend Credit: Commitments to extend credit represent agreements by the Bank to lend to a customer provided there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.

Since many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Bank evaluates each customer's creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis using the same credit policies as it does for its balance sheet instruments. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon the issuance of commitment, is based on management's credit evaluation of the customer.

The following table summarizes the Bank's commitments to extend credit as of the dates shown:

(Dollars in thousands)

September 30,
2006

December 31,
2005

September 30,
2005

(in thousands)

March 31,
2007

December 31,
2006

March 31,
2006

Commitments to originate loans

     $  30,670

      $  40,779

          $  37,395

        $  37,007

         $  13,340

          $ 29,007

Unused lines of credit

         80,454

          73,190

              70,395

            78,928

             81,800

             74,483

Un-advanced portions of construction loans

           8,363

            6,110

                9,562

              4,002

               7,638

               5,671

Total

     $119,487

      $120,079

          $117,352

        $119,937

         $102,778

          $109,161

Financial Derivative Instruments: As part of its overall asset and liability management strategy, the Bank periodically uses derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings and cash flows caused by interest rate volatility. The Bank's interest rate risk management strategy involves modifying the re-pricing characteristics of certain assets and liabilities so that changes in interest rates do not have a significant adverse effect on net interest income. Derivative instruments that management periodically uses as part of its interest rate risk management strategy include interest rate swap agreements and interest rate floor agreements. A policy statement, approved by the Board of Directors of the Bank, governs use of derivative instruments.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the Bank had four outstanding derivative instruments with notional amounts totaling $50,000. The notional amounts of the financial derivative instruments do not represent exposure to credit loss. The Bank is exposed to credit loss only to the extent the counter-party defaults in its responsibility to pay interest under the terms of the agreements. Management does not anticipate non-performance by the counter-parties to the agreements, and regularly reviews the credit quality of the counter-parties from which the instruments have been purchased.

The details of the Bank’s financial derivative instruments as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 are summarized below. Also refer to Note 7 of the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report on Form 10-Q.

INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS

Description

Maturity

Notional Amount (in thousands)

Fixed Interest Rate

Variable Interest Rate

Receive fixed rate, pay variable rate

09/01/07

$10,000

6.04%

Prime (8.25%)

Receive fixed rate, pay variable rate

01/24/09

$10,000

6.25%

Prime (8.25%)

The Company is required to pay a counter-party monthly variable rate payments indexed to Prime, while receiving monthly fixed rate payments based upon interest rates of 6.04% and 6.25%, respectively, over the term of each respective agreement.

The interest rate swap agreements were designated as cash flow hedges in accordance with SFAS No. 133 Implementation Issue No. G25, "Cash Flow Hedges: Using the First-Payments Received Technique in Hedging the Variable Interest Payments on a Group of Non-Benchmark-Rate-Based Loans."

The following table summarizes the contractual cash flows of the interest rate swap agreements outstanding at September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, based upon the then current Prime interest rate of 8.25%.

Total

Less Than 1
Year

1-3 Years

Total

Less Than 1 Year

>1-3 Years

Fixed payments due from counter-party

       $2,006

         $1,181

        $   825

     $1,394

        $  882

        $ 512

Variable payments due to counter-party based on prime rate

         2,674

           1,585

          1,089

       1,852

         1,176

           676

Net cash flow

      ($    668)

        ($   404)

      ($    264)

     $ (458)

        $ (294)

        $(164)

 

INTEREST RATE FLOOR AGREEMENTS

Notional Amount

Termination Date

Prime Strike Rate

Premium Paid

Termination Date

Prime Strike Rate

Premium Paid

$20,000

08/01/10

6.00%

$186

08/01/10

6.00%

            $186

$10,000

11/01/10

6.50%

$ 69

11/01/10

6.50%

            $  69

DuringIn 2005, interest rate floor agreements were purchased to limit the Bank’s exposure to falling interest rates on two pools of loans indexed to the Prime interest rate. Under the terms of the agreements, the Bank paid premiums of $186 and $69 for the right to receive cash flow payments if the Prime interest rate falls below the floors of 6.00% and 6.50%, thus effectively ensuring interest income on the pools of prime-based loans at minimum rates of 6.00% and 6.50% on the $20,000 and $10,000 notional amounts for the duration of the agreements.agreements, respectively. The interest rate floor agreements were designated as cash flow hedges in accordance with SFAS 133.

Liquidity

Liquidity is measured by the Company’s ability to meet short-term cash needs at a reasonable cost or minimal loss. The Company seeks to obtain favorable sources of liabilities and to maintain prudent levels of liquid assets in order to satisfy varied liquidity demands. Besides serving as a funding source for maturing obligations, liquidity provides flexibility in responding to customer-initiated needs. Many factors affect the Company’s ability to meet liquidity needs, including variations in the markets served by its network of offices, its mix of assets and liabilities, reputation and credit standing in the marketplace, and general economic conditions.

The Bank actively manages its liquidity position through target ratios established under its Asset Liability Management Policy. Continual monitoring of these ratios, both historical and through forecasts under multiple rate scenarios, allows the Bank to employ strategies necessary to maintain adequate liquidity.

The Bank uses a basic surplus model to measure its liquidity over 30 and 90-day time horizons. The relationship between liquid assets and short-term liabilities that are vulnerable to non-replacement are routinely monitored. The Bank’s policy is to maintain its liquidity position at approximately 5% of total assets. At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, liquidity, as measured by the basic surplus/deficit model, was 9.6%8.0% over the 30-day horizon and 9.2%6.4% over the 90-day horizon.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the Bank had unused lines of credit and net unencumbered qualifying collateral availability to support its credit line with the FHLB approximating $65$50 million. The Bank also had capacity to borrow funds on a secured basis utilizing certain un-pledged securities in its investment securities portfolio. The Bank’s loan portfolio provides an additional source of contingent liquidity that could be accessed in a reasonable time period through pledging or sales. The Bank also has access to the national brokered deposit market, and has been using this funding source to bolster its liquidity position.

The Bank maintains a liquidity contingency plan approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors. This plan addresses the steps that would be taken in the event of a liquidity crisis, and identifies other sources of liquidity available to the Company. The Company believes that the level of liquidity is sufficient to meet current and future funding requirements. However, changes in economic conditions, including consumer savings habits and availability or access to the brokered deposit market could potentially have a significant impact on the Company’s liquidity position.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

The Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements presented elsewhere in this report have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars without considering changes in the relative purchasing power of money over time due to inflation.

Unlike many industrial companies, substantially all of the assets and virtually all of the liabilities of the Company are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on the Company’s performance than the general level of inflation. Over short periods of time, interest rates and the U.S. Treasury yield curve may not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as inflation.

While the financial nature of the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and statements of income is more clearly affected by changes in interest rates than by inflation, inflation does affect the Company because as prices increase the money supply tends to increase, the size of loans requested tends to increase, total Company assets increase, and interest rates are affected by inflationary expectations. In addition, operating expenses tend to increase without a corresponding increase in productivity. There is no precise method, however, to measure the effects of inflation on the Company’s financial statements. Accordingly, any examination or analysis of the financial statements should take into consideration the possible effects of inflation.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the risk of loss in a financial instrument arising from adverse changes in market rates/prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices and equity prices. Interest rate risk is the most significant market risk affecting the Company. Other types of market risk do not arise in the normal course of the Company’s business activities.

Interest Rate Risk: Interest rate risk can be defined as an exposure to movement in interest rates that could have an adverse impact on the Bank's net interest income. Interest rate risk arises from the imbalance in the re-pricing, maturity and/or cash flow characteristics of assets and liabilities. Management's objectives are to measure, monitor and develop strategies in response to the interest rate risk profile inherent in the Bank's balance sheet. The objectives in managing the Bank's balance sheet are to preserve the sensitivity of net interest income to actual or potential changes in interest rates, and to enhance profitability through strategies that promote sufficient reward for understood and controlled risk.

The Bank's interest rate risk measurement and management techniques incorporate the re-pricing and cash flow attributes of balance sheet and off balance sheet instruments as they relate to current and potential changes in interest rates. The level of interest rate risk, measured in terms of the potential future effect on net interest income, is determined through the use of modeling and other techniques under multiple interest rate scenarios. Interest rate risk is evaluated in depth on a quarterly basis and reviewed by the Asset/Liability Committee ("ALCO") and the Bank’s Board of Directors.

The Bank's Asset Liability Management Policy, approved annually by the Bank’s Board of Directors, establishes interest rate risk limits in terms of variability of net interest income under rising, flat, and decreasing rate scenarios. It is the role of ALCO to evaluate the overall risk profile and to determine actions to maintain and achieve a posture consistent with policy guidelines.

The Bank utilizes an interest rate risk model widely recognized in the financial industry to monitor and measure interest rate risk. The model simulates the behavior of interest income and expense of all balance sheet and off-balance sheet instruments, under different interest rate scenarios together with a dynamic future balance sheet. Interest rate risk is measured in terms of potential changes in net interest income based upon shifts in the yield curve.

The interest rate risk sensitivity model requires that assets and liabilities be broken down into components as to fixed, variable, and adjustable interest rates, as well as other homogeneous groupings, which are segregated as to maturity and type of instrument. The model includes assumptions about how the balance sheet is likely to evolve through time and in different interest rate environments. The model uses contractual re-pricing dates for variable products, contractual maturities for fixed rate products, and product specific assumptions for depositsdeposit accounts, such as money market accounts, that are subject to re-pricing based on current market conditions. Re-pricing margins are also determined for adjustable rate assets and incorporated in the model. Investment securities and borrowings with call provisions, are examined on an individual basis in each rate environment to estimate the likelihood of a call. Prepayment assumptions for mortgage loans and mortgage backed securities are developed from industry median estimates of prepayment speeds, based upon similar coupon ranges and seasoning. Cash flows and maturities are then determined, and for certain assets, prepayment assumptions are estimated under different interest rate scenarios. Interest income and interest expense are then simulated under several hypothetical interest rate conditions including:

Changes in net interest income based upon the foregoing simulations are measured against the flat interest rate scenario and actions are taken to maintain the balance sheet interest rate risk within established policy guidelines.

The following table summarizes the Bank's net interest income sensitivity analysis as of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, over one and two-year horizons and under different interest rate scenarios.

 

INTEREST RATE RISK
CHANGE IN NET INTEREST INCOME FROM THE FLAT RATE SCENARIO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2006MARCH 31, 2007

(Dollars in thousands)

-200 Basis Points Parallel Yield Curve Shift

+200 Basis Points Parallel Yield Curve Shift

-200 Basis Points
Short Term
Rates

-200 Basis Points Parallel Yield Curve Shift

+200 Basis Points Parallel Yield Curve Shift

-200 Basis Points
Short Term
Rates

   

Year 1

  

Net interest income change ($)

$1,442

($2,065)

$1,856

$1,137

($1,972)

$1,866

Net interest income change (%)

6.44%

(9.23%)

8.29%

5.03%

(8.72%)

8.26%

  

Year 2

  

Net interest income change vs. year one base ($)

$2,546

($2,136)

         $4,777

$1,469

($3,407)

        $5,018

Net interest income change vs. year one base (%)

11.38%

(9.55%)

21.35%

6.50%

(15.07%)

22.20%

The foregoing interest rate sensitivity modeling results indicate that the Bank’s balance sheet is liability sensitive and is favorably positioned for declining interest rates over the one and two-year horizons. The interest rate sensitivity model also suggests that the Bank is exposed to a parallel increase in short-term and long-term rates over the one and two-year horizons but, as discussed below, management believes that this is a scenario that is less likely to occur.

At September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, the U.S. Treasury yield curve ("yield curve") was inverted,flat-to-inverted, with the two, five and ten-year U.S. Treasury notes closing at 4.68%4.57%, 4.53% and 4.63%4.64%, respectively. The overnight Fed Funds rate established by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System was 61 basis points below the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note. Given this historical phenomenon, interest rate risk sensitivity modeling is more challenging than would traditionally be the case. Traditional modeling of parallel movements in the September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 yield curve would suggest that it would remain invertedflat-to-inverted in either an increasing or declining interest rate environment, a scenario management believes is not likely and one that has historically not occurred. These challenges are discussed in the following discussion and analysis covering the Bank’s interest rate risk sensitivity.sensitivity position.

Assuming interest rates remain at or near their current levels and the Bank’s balance sheet structure and size remain at current levels, the interest rate sensitivity simulation model suggests that net interest income will trend slowly upward over the one and two-year horizons.horizons and beyond. The upward trend principally results from the re-investment of securitysecurities and loan cash flows into higher current interest rate levels, while certain loans will continue to "index up" in response to pastprevious interest rate movements more quickly than funding costs. Although short-term market interest rates have risen with the increases in the Federal Funds rate, the Bank has generally lagged the market with respect to the pricing of certain non-maturity deposit rates without a material run-off in balances. Margins could narrow if the Bank is prompted to increase deposit interest rates in response to competitive market pricing pressures. Margins could also narrow if, in response to competitive pricing pressures, loan pricing is lower than projected and asset cash flows are not reinvested as assumed. Management anticipates that continued earning asset growth wouldwill be needed to meaningfully increase the Bank’s current level of net interest income, should interest rates remain at current levels.

Assuming short-term and long-term interest rates decline from current levels (i.e., a parallel yield curve shift) and the Bank’s balance sheet structure and size remain at current levels, management believes net interest income will increase over the oneone-year horizon and then begin a slow decline over the two-year horizons.horizon and beyond. The interest rate sensitivity simulation model suggests that, over the one and two-year horizons,twelve-month horizon, funding cost reductions will significantly outpace falling asset yields, favorably impacting net interest income. ManagementWhile the interest rate sensitivity model suggests that net interest income will begin to decline over the twenty-four month horizon and beyond, driven by accelerated cash flows on earning assets and the re-pricing of the Bank’s earning asset base, management believes this is a scenario that is not likely to occur, as the 10-year U.S. Treasury note would need to decline well below its all time low. Should the yield curve steepen as rates fall, the simulation model suggests that pressure on net interest income will be significantly reduced or eliminated entirely. Notwithstanding, management anticipates that only moderatecontinued earning asset growth will be needed to meaningfully increase the Bank’s current level of net interest income.income beyond the one-year horizon, should both long-term and short-term interest rates decline in parallel.

The interest rate sensitivity model is used to evaluate the impact on net interest income given certain non-parallel shifts in the yield curve, including changes in either short-term or long-term interest rates. In view of the invertedflat-to-inverted U.S. Treasury yield curve at September 30, 2006 and in light of the seventeen successive increases in short term interest rates through June 2006,March 31, 2007, management modeled alternative future interest rate scenarios and the anticipated impact on net interest income. Assuming the Bank’s balance sheet structure and size remain at current levels, with the short-term FederalFed Funds interest rate declining 200 basis points, and with the balance of the yield curve returning to its historical ten-year average, the interest rate sensitivity model suggests that net interest income will post meaningful increasesmeaningfully improve over the twelve-month horizon and continue to strengthen over the 24 month horizon.twenty-four-month horizon and beyond. The model indicates that funding costs will show meaningful declines while loan and securities cash flows will be reinvested into higher yielding earning assets. Management believes this scenario is more likely than a parallel 200 basis point decline in short and long-term interest rates, given the current shape of the yield curve and historical movements in the yield curve. Management also believes this scenario will meaningfully increase net interest income without earning asset growth.

Assuming the Bank’s balance sheet structure and size remain at current levels andthat the Federal Reserve increasescontinues increasing short-term interest rates by an additional 200 basis points and the balance of the yield curve shifts in parallel with these increases, management believes net interest income will post significant declines over the onetwelve-month horizon and two-year horizons, butthen begin a steady recovery beyondover the two-year horizon.twenty-four month horizon and beyond. The interest rate sensitivity simulation model suggests that as interest rates rise, the Bank’s funding costs will re-price more quickly than its earning asset baseportfolios over a twelve-month horizon. Thereafter, the one and two-year horizons, but this trendinterest rate sensitivity model suggests the asset sensitivity of the balance sheet will begin reversing itself beyond the two-year horizon.start to increase asset yields faster than funding cost increases. Management believes that strong earning asset growth wouldwill be necessary to maintain or increase the current level of net interest income should short and long-term interest rates rise in parallel. Management believes this is a scenario that is less likelyunlikely to occur, given that the yield curve would have to remain flat-to-invertedflat over the one and two-year horizons, a phenomenonphenomena that has historically not ever historically occurred. Management also believes that, following 17 successive interest rate increases through June 2006,based on a variety of current economic indicators, the Federal Reserve is nearingat or atnear the end of its short-term interest rate tightening cycle, which, historically, has preceded declines in short-term interest rates.cycle.

The preceding sensitivity analysis does not represent a Company forecast and should not be relied upon as being indicative of expected operating results. These hypothetical estimates are based upon numerous assumptions including: the nature and timing of interest rate levels and yield curve shape, prepayment speeds on loans and securities, deposit rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, reinvestment or replacement of asset and liability cash flows, and others. While assumptions are developed based upon current economic and local market conditions, the Company cannot make any assurances as to the predictive nature of these assumptions including how customer preferences or competitor influences might change.

As market conditions vary from those assumed in the sensitivity analysis, actual results may also differ due to: prepayment and refinancing levels deviating from those assumed; the impact of interest rate change caps or floors on adjustable rate assets; the potential effect of changing debt service levels on customers with adjustable rate loans; depositor early withdrawals and product preference changes; and other such variables. The sensitivity analysis also does not reflect additional actions that the Bank’s ALCO and board of directors might take in responding to or anticipating changes in interest rates, and the anticipated impact on the Bank’s net interest income.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Company management evaluated, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based on such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and regulations and are operating in an effective manner.

No change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1: Legal Proceedings

The Company and its subsidiaries are parties to certain ordinary routine litigation incidental to the normal conduct of their respective businesses, which in the opinion of management based upon currently available information will have no material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Item 1A: Risk Factors

There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.2006.

Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

            (a)  None

            (b)  None

            (c)  The following table sets forth information with respect to any purchase made by or on behalf of the Company or any "affiliated purchaser," as defined in Section 240.10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act, of shares of Company’s common stock during the periods indicated.

Period

Total Number of Shares Purchased

Average Price Paid per Share

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs

Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs

July 1 - 31, 2006

           825

$29.25

                     825

178,008

August 1 - 31, 2006

        2,975

$29.11

                  2,975

175,033

September 1 - 30, 2006

        4,142

$29.38

                  4,142

170,891

(a)

(b)

(c )

(d)

Period

Total Number of Shares Purchased

Average Price Paid per Share

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs

Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs

January 1-31, 2007

               685

$31.42

                 685

165,313

February 1-28, 2007

               640

$32.95

                 640

164,673

March 1-31, 2007

            3,286

$32.50

              3,286

161,387

In FebruaryMarch 2004, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a program to repurchase up to 10% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, or approximately 310,000 shares. Purchases began on March 4, 2004 and were continued through December 31, 2005. In December 2005,2006. The Company’s Board of Directors subsequently authorized the Company announced the continuationcontinuance of this stock repurchase plan through December 31, 2006.2007. Depending on market conditions and other factors, these purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time, or from time-to-time, without prior notice.

Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities                                                             None

Item 4: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders                         None

Item 5: Other Information

       (a)  None

        (b)  None

Item 6: Exhibits

        (a)  Exhibits.Exhibits

EXHIBIT
NUMBER

3

3.1 Articles of Incorporation

Articles as amended July 11, 1995 are incorporated by reference to Form S-14 filed with the Commission March 26, 1984 (Commission Number 2-90171).

3.2 Bylaws

Bylaws as amended to date are incorporated by reference to Form 10-K, Item 14 (a)(3) filed with the Commission March 28, 2002. (Commission Number 001-13349)

31.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer under
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

Filed herewith.

31.2

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer under
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

Filed herewith.

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer under
18 U.S.C. Section 1350

Filed herewith.

32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer under
18 U.S.C. Section 1350

Filed herewith.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

BAR HARBOR BANKSHARES
(Registrant)

/s/Joseph M. Murphy

Date: November 8, 2006May 10, 2007

Joseph M. Murphy

Chief Executive Officer

/s/Gerald Shencavitz

Date: November 8 , 2006May 10, 2007

Gerald Shencavitz

Chief Financial Officer