BUCKFIELD, Maine (March 19, 2010) — Three bank names and thirty years of dedicated service, Jean Sylvester, Branch Manager for Northeast Bank in Buckfield is saying her farewells. Born and raised in Buckfield, Sylvester worked at the Bank’s Depot Street location for her entire career and has been a mainstay in the community.

Jean Sylvester said of her announcement, “It’s hard to believe thirty years has gone by, it seemed like yesterday when I started as a part time teller for Casco Bank & Trust, which became Key Bank and finally Northeast. I must say I’m going to miss the customers and knowing everyone, it’s been amazing to watch all the kids grow up and now have families of their own.”

Sylvester received numerous awards over the years for her sales and customer service efforts, including two years as Retail Sales Manager of the Year and recently two years in a row as Sales Person of Year.

“Jean was never satisfied with market share, even though Buckfield was a small town, there were no boundaries in Jean’s mind when it came to service and bringing new customers to the bank. The Buckfield branch is consistently in the top tier for growth. We will definitely miss Jean for her can-do attitude and friendly persistence, though we know she will not be too far away,” said Tom Babineau, Director of Retail Banking for Northeast Bank.

A retirement Open House to thank Jean Sylvester for her service will be held during the week of March 29th. Customers and community members alike are invited to visit, enjoy some refreshments and share a story or two with Jean. Her last day will be April 2, 2010.

What: Buckfield Branch Open House

Where: Depot Street, Buckfield

When: March 29th – April 2nd

Time: During Banking Hours

Details: The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served

About Northeast Bank

Northeast Bank, a leader in delivering one-stop shopping for financial services, is headquartered in Lewiston, Maine and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northeast Bancorp (NASDAQ: NBN). The Company has approximately $612 million in assets as of December 31, 2009 and operates 23 retail outlets, including 10 bank branches, 12 insurance offices and 3 financial centers serving the financial needs of western, central, mid-coastal and southern Maine, as well as seacoast New Hampshire. Information regarding Northeast Bank can be found on its website at www.northeastbank.com or by contacting 1-800-284-5989.

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