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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000765207-08-000018
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20081204
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20081204
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20081204

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FIRST NATIONAL LINCOLN CORP /ME/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000765207
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
		IRS NUMBER:				010404322
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			ME
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-26589
		FILM NUMBER:		081229139

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 940
		STREET 2:		MAIN STREET
		CITY:			DAMARISCOTTA
		STATE:			ME
		ZIP:			04543
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2075633195

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P.O. BOX 940
		CITY:			DAMARISCOTTA
		STATE:			ME
		ZIP:			04543
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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;border-top:solid 0.5pt;padding-top:1;'>&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font SIZE=2>UNITED STATES</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font SIZE=2>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font SIZE=2>WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=2>FORM 8-K</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font SIZE=2>CURRENT REPORT</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>Securities Exchange Act of 1934</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 4, 2008</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><B><font SIZE=4>THE FIRST BANCORP, INC.</font></B></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font SIZE=2>MAINE</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>0-26589 01-0404322</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(Commission file number) (IRS employer identification no.)</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>Main Street, Damariscotta, Maine 04853</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(207) 563-3195</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>of the registrant under any of the following provisions:</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>[_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>[_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:center;'><font size=2>[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c))</font></p>

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<font size=2>Section 8 - Other Events</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Item 8.01 Other Events.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>On December 4, 2008, the Registrant issued the press release filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 announcing the Company has received preliminary approval to obtain $25 million under the U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program. The Company also announced that a Special Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Monday, December 29, 2008 to amend the Company&#146;s Articles of Incorporation to authorize the issuance of preferred stock in order to participate in the U.S. Treasury program.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>(c) Exhibits.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>--------</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>The following Exhibits are being furnished herewith:</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated December 4, 2008.</font></p>

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<font SIZE=2>SIGNATURE</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font SIZE=2>THE FIRST BANCORP, INC.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>By: /s/ F. STEPHEN WARD</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>F. Stephen Ward</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Executive Vice President &amp; </font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Chief Financial Officer</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Dated: December 4, 2008</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated December 4, 2008.</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Exhibit 99.1</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:5pt; margin-top:5pt;text-align:left;'><b><font size=2>The First Bancorp Receives Preliminary Approval for U.S. Treasury Investment and Schedules Special Shareholder Meeting</font></b></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:5pt; margin-top:5pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>DAMARISCOTTA, ME, December 4 &#150; The First Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNLC), today announced the Company has received preliminary approval to obtain $25 million under the U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program. The Company also announced that a Special Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Monday, December 29, 2008 to amend the Company&#146;s Articles of Incorporation to authorize the issuance of preferred stock in order to participate in the U.S. Treasury program. </font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:5pt; margin-top:5pt; text-indent:0.04in;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2> &#147;The Capital Purchase Program was created under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act and is intended to provide healthy financial institutions with the opportunity to raise additional capital by selling preferred stock directly to the U.S. Treasury,&#148; noted Daniel R. Daigneault, the Company&#146;s President and Chief Executive Officer. &#147;This is to encourage U.S. financial institutions to build their capital and to increase the flow of financing to U.S. businesses and consumers and to support the U.S. economy. By participating in the program, The First will have greater capacity to lend in the communities we serve, which is especially important in these challenging economic times.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:5pt; margin-top:5pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>&#147;The program presents us with an opportunity to raise capital on very attractive terms,&#148; President Daigneault continued, &#147;which are substantially more favorable than other options available under current market conditions. The $25 million that was preliminarily approved is the full amount the Company applied for and slightly less than the maximum amount allowed under the program.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:5pt; margin-top:5pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>&#147;While our regulatory capital ratios are strong, the Board of Directors believes that enhancing our capital position is especially prudent given the current condition of the United States economy,&#148; President Daigneault observed. The following table presents the Company&#146;s regulatory capital ratios as of September 30, 2008, what they would be with the additional capital from the program, and the minimums required by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to be considered &#147;well capitalized&#148;: </font></p>


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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>30, 2008</font></p> </td>

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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Capital</font></p> </td>

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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt'><font size=2>Capitalized&#148;</font></p> </td> </tr></table>
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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:162%'><font size=2>Total capital to risk-weighted assets</font></p> </td>

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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:162%'><font size=2>11.12%</font></p> </td>

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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:162%'><font size=2>14.02%</font></p> </td>

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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:162%'><font
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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:162%'><font size=2>Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets</font></p> </td>

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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:162%'><font size=2>10.15%</font></p> </td>

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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:162%'><font size=2>13.05%</font></p> </td>

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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:162%'><font size=2>6.00%</font></p> </td> </tr></table>
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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:162%'><font size=2>Tier 1 capital to average assets</font></p> </td>

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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:162%'><font size=2>7.04%</font></p> </td>

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<p style='margin-left:0pt;text-indent:0pt;text-align:left;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;line-height:162%'><font size=2>8.88%</font></p> </td>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:5pt; margin-top:5pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>&#147;In addition to participation in the Capital Purchase Program, the change in the Company&#146;s Articles of Incorporation will provide the Company greater flexibility in capital management,&#148; President Daigneault concluded. &#147;This will potentially allow the Company to take advantage of favorable conditions in the investment markets in the future and </font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:5pt; margin-top:5pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>issue preferred stock should the Company have the need for additional capital when advantageous terms are available.&#148;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:5pt; margin-top:5pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>The Special Meeting of Shareholders will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2008 at Skidompha Library, 184 Main Street, Damariscotta, Maine. Additional information and proxies will be mailed to shareholders on or about December 8, 2008.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:7pt; margin-top:7pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>The First Bancorp, headquartered in Damariscotta, Maine, is the holding company for The First, N.A. Founded in 1864, The First is an independent community bank serving Mid-Coast and Down East Maine with 14 offices in Lincoln, Knox, Hancock and Washington Counties. The Bank provides a full range of consumer and commercial banking products and services. First Advisors, a division of The First, provides investment advisory, private banking and trust services from two offices in Lincoln and Hancock Counties.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:7pt; margin-top:7pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>Forward-looking and cautionary statements: except for the historical information and discussions contained herein, statements contained in this release may constitute &#147;forward-looking statements&#148; within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially, as discussed in the Company&#146;s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. </font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:7pt; margin-top:7pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>For more information, please contact F. Stephen Ward, the First Bancorp&#146;s Treasurer &amp; Chief Financial Officer, at 207.563.3195 ext. 5001.</font></p>

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