3/18/26
Bar Harbor, Maine - Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is currently accepting applications for the Bank’s 2026 Career & Technical Education Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to income-eligible high school seniors who attend a technical career program as part of their high school curriculum and are planning to attend a college or technical school in the academic year immediately following graduation. Read more.
3/11/26
Bar Harbor, Maine - Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees recently presented more than $26,000 in donations collected through the Bank’s employee-driven charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause, to 10 organizations serving communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The recipients of the donations collected during the fourth quarter of 2025 are: Boys and Girls Club of Rutland County, Cathedral of the Pines, Center for the Arts, Full Plates Full Potential, Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County, Jesup Memorial Library, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, Park House (Rochester Community Care Home), Rockland Fire & EMS, and SEE Science Center. Read more.
3/3/26
West Lebanon, New Hampshire - Verlin Gokey has been promoted to Branch Relationship Manager at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s locations in West Lebanon and Hanover. In this role, he is responsible for leading these teams of banking professionals to provide solutions and guidance that helps individuals, families, and businesses in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire meet their financial goals. Read more.
2/25/26
Mike Del Tergo Joins Bar Harbor Wealth Management as SVP, Senior Portfolio Manager
Portland, Maine - Mike Del Tergo has joined Bar Harbor Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, as Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager. In this role, he provides investment management for Bar Harbor Wealth Management clients including individuals, families, nonprofits, and municipalities. Read more.
2/18/26
Portland, Maine - Gwendolyn Hulit (NMLS # 2055453) and Alex St. Hilaire (NMLS # 1037494) have joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s residential lending team in Southern Maine, where they will focus on helping current and prospective customers find financing solutions to meet their needs. Read more.
2/11/26
Bedford, New Hampshire – Mike Justason has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Branch Relationship Manager at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s locations in Bedford and Peterborough. In this role, he will be responsible for leading his teams to drive growth and deepen relationships in both markets. Read more.
2/4/26
Bar Harbor, Maine - Bar Harbor Bank & Trust recently announced the winners of the Bank’s Brand Behavior Awards, a bi-annual recognition of employees who demonstrate behavior that exemplifies the Bank’s core values. Twelve employees were presented with awards for positivity, accountability, communication, and teamwork. These values guide the actions of all Bank employees and set the expectation for customers. Read more.
1/28/26
Bar Harbor, Maine - Bar Harbor Bankshares (NYSE American: BHB), the parent company of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, is pleased to announce the Bank has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” for the fifth consecutive year. The Bank was selected from among approximately 8,800 financial institutions based on a combination of indicators of financial health, operational performance, long-term stability metrics, and customer reviews. Read more.
1/8/26
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Donates $5,000 to Five Hancock County Food Pantries
Bar Harbor, Maine - Bar Harbor Bank & Trust recently donated $5,000 to help support the efforts of five local food pantries working to improve food security for residents of Hancock County. The Bank donated $1,000 to each of the following nonprofit organizations: Bar Harbor Food Pantry, Common Good Soup Kitchen, Emmaus Homeless Shelter, Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, and Schoodic Food Pantry. Read more.
12/30/25
Hattie A. & Fred C. Lynam Trust Awards $136,000 to Mount Desert Island Organizations
Bar Harbor, Maine - Bar Harbor Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, has announced that, through the Hattie A. & Fred C. Lynam Trust, $136,000 has been awarded to 38 organizations serving the people of Mount Desert Island (MDI). The Lynam Trust, managed by Bar Harbor Wealth Management, was established in 1942 and awards grants annually to charitable, religious, and educational organizations located on MDI. Grant awards per organization typically range between $500 and $5,000. Read more.
12/17/25
Woodsville, New Hampshire - Kelly Guilmette has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as AVP, Treasury & Payment Services Officer. In this role, she supports Northern New Hampshire businesses using the Bank’s treasury management and payment processing services, building relationships, onboarding new clients, and developing strategies to improve efficiency, maximize cash flow, and reduce risk. Read more.
12/10/25
Bar Harbor, Maine - Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees recently presented more than $21,000 in donations collected through the Bank’s employee-driven charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause, to 10 organizations serving communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The recipients of the donations collected during the third quarter of 2025 are: Bangor Public Library, Bugbee Senior Center, Cherryfield Academy Community Center, Cottage Hospital, Friends of Pittsfield Public Library, Granite United Way, Green and White Hope, Old Town Public Library, Regional Medical Center at Lubec, and The Dodge House. Read more.
12/3/25
Enfield, New Hampshire - Catherine Morales has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as AVP, Branch Relationship Manager for the Bank’s location in Enfield, New Hampshire. In this role, she leads a team of banking professionals to provide solutions and guidance to help individuals, families, and businesses in Enfield and the surrounding towns meet their financial goals. Read more.
11/25/25
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Pledges $5,000 to Five Hancock County Food Pantries
Bar Harbor, Maine - Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has pledged $5,000 to help improve food security for residents of Hancock County. The Bank will match, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000 of donations made to each of the following food pantries during December 1-12: Bar Harbor Food Pantry, Common Good Soup Kitchen, Emmaus Homeless Shelter, Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, and Schoodic Food Pantry. Read more.
11/12/25
Valerie Lefebvre Joins Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as AVP, Branch Relationship Manager
Waterville, Maine - Valerie Lefebvre has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as AVP, Branch Relationship Manager for the Bank’s location in Waterville, Maine. In this role, she leads a team of banking professionals to provide solutions and guidance to help individuals, families, and businesses in Waterville and the surrounding towns meet their financial goals. Read more.
11/4/25
Manchester, New Hampshire - Shane Klardie has been promoted to Vice President, Branch Relationship Manager at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust’s locations in Manchester and Milford. In this role, he will be responsible for leading his teams to drive growth in both markets. Read more.
10/24/25
Hermon, Maine - Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is proud to announce a new long-term partnership with Maine native and former NASCAR star Ricky Craven to reimagine and revitalize the track in Hermon, Maine, renaming it Speedway Presented by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. The Bank’s 10-year sponsorship commitment will support renovation efforts and ongoing operations at the property, with the goal of enhancing the region’s economic vitality through motorsports, events, and community engagement. Read more.
10/8/25
Nikos Kalampalikis Promoted to VP, Business Development Officer at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
Manchester, New Hampshire - Nikos Kalampalikis has been promoted to Vice President, Business Development Officer at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust. In this role, he will be responsible for growing the Bank’s market share in the Manchester, Bedford, Concord, and Nashua markets. Read more.
10/1/25
Verlin Gokey Joins Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Branch Relationship Manager for Hanover
Hanover, New Hampshire – Verlin Gokey has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Branch Relationship Manager for the Bank’s location in Hanover, New Hampshire. He leads a team of banking professionals to provide solutions and guidance to help individuals, families, and businesses in Hanover and surrounding towns meet their financial goals. Read more.
9/16/25
Hillary Carter Joins Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Mortgage Loan Originator
Ellsworth, Maine - Hillary Carter has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as a Mortgage Loan Originator (NMLS# 2752475). In this role, she helps individuals and families in Hancock and Washington County, Maine, finding the right financing solutions for their residential needs. Read more.
Bar Harbor, Maine - Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees recently presented more than $24,000 in donations collected through the Bank’s employee-driven charitable giving program, Casual for a Cause, to nine organizations serving communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The recipients of the donations collected during the second quarter of 2025 are: Families First Community Center, The Genesis Fund, Island Workforce Housing, Maine Farmland Trust, New Hampshire Community Loan Fund, Randolph Fish & Game Club, Upper Valley Haven, Vermont Campership Fund, and YWCA Mount Desert Island. Read more.
9/4/25
Bar Harbor, Maine – Bar Harbor Wealth Management is accepting applications for the 2025 Hattie A. & Fred C. Lynam Trust grants now through September 19, 2025. The Lynam Trust, which is managed by Bar Harbor Wealth Management, was established in 1942 and supports charitable, religious, and educational organizations serving the people of Mount Desert Island. Grant awards typically range between $500 and $5,000. Read more.
9/3/25
Rockland, Maine - Peggy Young has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Assistant Vice President, Branch Relationship Manager for the Bank’s location in Rockland, Maine. She leads a team of banking professionals to provide solutions and guidance to help individuals, families, and businesses in Rockland and surrounding towns meet their financial goals. Read more.
8/13/25
Mark Viens Joins Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Vice President, Middle Market Portfolio Manager
Manchester, New Hampshire - Mark Viens has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Vice President, Middle Market Portfolio Manager. In this role, Mark supports the Bank’s Middle Market relationship managers by assisting with commercial and real estate loan transactions and providing ongoing monitoring of the existing portfolio. Read more.
8/7/25
Bar Harbor, Maine - Bar Harbor Bank & Trust recently announced the winners of the Bank’s Brand Behavior Awards, a bi-annual recognition of employees who demonstrate behavior that exemplifies the Bank’s core values. Twelve employees were presented with awards for positivity, accountability, communication, and teamwork. These values guide the actions of all Bank employees and set the expectation for customers. Read more.
