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


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT


Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 23, 2017


THE FIRST BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)

MAINE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-26589
01-0404322
(Commission file number)
(IRS employer identification no.)


Main Street, Damariscotta, Maine
04543
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)


(207) 563-3195
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is
intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations
of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[_] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[_] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[_] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c))







TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item 8.01 Other Events            Page 1

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.        Page 1

Signatures                     Page 2

Exhibit Index                Page 3




Section 8 - Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On March 23, 2017, the Registrant issued the press release filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 announcing the declaration of a cash dividend.


Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.
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The following Exhibits are being furnished herewith:

99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated March 23, 2017.





SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.



THE FIRST BANCORP, INC.


By: /s/ F. STEPHEN WARD
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F. Stephen Ward
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
March 23, 2017












































Exhibit Index
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated March 23, 2017.