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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000765207-08-000020
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20081218
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
FILED AS OF DATE:		20081218
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20081218

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:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-26589
		FILM NUMBER:		081257744

	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: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>

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<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 18, 2008</font></p>

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<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>

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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>

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<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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<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 18, 2008, the Registrant issued the press release filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 </font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>announcing the declaration of a cash dividend.</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 18, 2008.</font></p>

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<font SIZE=2>SIGNATURE</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>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>

<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 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>

<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>Dated: December 18, 2008</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>Number Description of Exhibit</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 18, 2008.</font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:6pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><u><b><font size=2>Exhibit 99.1</font></b></u></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:6pt;text-align:left;'><font size=2>&nbsp;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:0pt; margin-top:6pt;text-align:left;'><b><font size=5>The First Bancorp Declares Dividend</font></b></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:10pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>DAMARISCOTTA, Maine &#150; (BUSINESS WIRE) &#150; December 18, 2008 &#150; The Board of Directors of The First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNLC), today declared a quarterly dividend of 19.5 cents per share. This fourth-quarter dividend, which is payable January 30, 2009, to shareholders of record as of January 5, 2009, represents an increase of 8.33% or 1.5 cents per share over the fourth-quarter dividend declared in 2007 of 18.0 cents per share and is equal to the 19.5 cents per share declared in the previous quarter. </font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:10pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>&#147;I am pleased to announce that our Board of Directors voted to maintain the dividend at the same level as the prior quarter,&#148; stated Daniel R. Daigneault, the Company&#146;s President &amp; Chief Executive Officer. &#147;In these challenging economic times, capital management has become increasingly important for all banks, and thus the Board felt it is prudent to remain at a quarterly dividend of 19.5 cents per share for the time being. In future quarters, the Board of Directors will evaluate dividend declarations based on the Company meeting requirements to be considered &#145;well-capitalized&#146; by banking regulators and our anticipated level of future growth and capital needs.</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:10pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>&#147;The quarterly dividend of 19.5 cents per share translates into an annual dividend of 78.0 cents per share, and based on today&#146;s closing price of $18.15 per share, this results in a current dividend yield of 4.30% annually,&#148; President Daigneault continued. &#147;This is extremely attractive given the dramatic drop in rates recently. It also compares well to the broader market, as represented by the S&amp;P 500 with a current dividend yield of 3.25%, as well as the Russell 2000 Index, which we are included in, with a current dividend yield of 2.52%.&#148;</font></p>

<p style=' margin-bottom:10pt; margin-top:0pt;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 </font></p>

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<p style=' margin-bottom:10pt; margin-top:0pt;text-align:left;line-height: 150%;'><font size=2>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:10pt; margin-top:0pt;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:10pt; margin-top:0pt;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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