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December 17, 2013

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Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation Donates $1,000 to Smithfield Maine Historical Society

Donation to be used for front porch repairs at the Groves House

SKOWHEGAN, Maine - Skowhegan Savings recently announced that the Skowhegan Savings Charitable Foundation has made a $1,000 donation to the Smithfield Maine Historical Society. The donation will be used to finance repairs to the front porch of the Groves House, where the Historical Society's informational displays are housed.

The Smithfield Maine Historical Society seeks to preserve historical data and artifacts of Smithfield and the greater region, and to educate citizens about the history of the community. Informational displays are located throughout the Groves House, which was opened in 2012 as part of an initiative to restore historical homes in the region. The society also hosts educational programs in the area including a bus tour that showcases significant historical sites in Smithfield.

"We are very pleased to be able to make this donation," said John Witherspoon, Skowhegan Savings President and CEO. "The Smithfield Historical Society is a fantastic resource for citizens of the area, and we're happy to be a part of maintaining the history of this community."

Molly Chapman (left), Skowhegan Savings Norridgewock Branch Supervisor and Jack Ducharme (right), Skowhegan Savings Norridgewock Branch Manager, present a check to Mel Croft (center) of the Smithfield Historical Society.

About Skowhegan Savings:

Skowhegan Savings, founded in 1869, is an independent mutual savings bank dedicated to strengthening the Maine families, businesses and communities it serves. Named as one of Maine's Best Places to Work in each year from 2009-2013, Skowhegan Savings' team of friendly, committed employees takes pride in delivering personalized, competitive banking services offering straight forward banking advice and fair deals for customers. An innovative and progressive approach to banking ensures their customers enjoy a banking experience that is quick, easy and convenient. Skowhegan Savings' fifteen Maine branches include two locations in Skowhegan, as well as locations in Augusta, Belgrade (full service ATM only), Bingham, Dexter, Fairfield, Farmington, Jackman, Kingfield, Madison, Norridgewock, Phillips, Pittsfield, Stratton and Rangeley. For more information, visit SkowheganSavings.com or contact Customer Service at 800.303.9511.