CNB Names Gilbert Senior Vice President

Linda Gilbert Named Senior Vice President at Camden National - 3/31/2008

CAMDEN, Maine, March 31, 2008 -Linda D. Gilbert has recently been named Senior Vice President, Regional Retail Manager for Camden National Bank. In this position, Linda has responsibility for Camden National's retail branches in Piscataquis, Somerset, and North Franklin Counties including business development, sales, and associates goals.

With nearly 25 years of experience in the banking industry, Linda joined Camden National Bank in 2000 as a regional sales manager for the greater Piscataquis County area. Linda was named a regional vice president later in 2000 and a regional vice president and market manager in 2003. Linda's responsibilities expanded in 2006 to include oversight for all commercial and residential lending in the bank's western market. Prior to joining Camden National Bank, Linda held a number of retail branch and sales management positions with Maine banks.

Recognizing her dedication and service to the bank, Camden National Bank Senior Vice President, Senior Retail Banking Manager June Parent stated, "In her seven years with Camden National Bank, Linda has demonstrated her expertise in working with local businesses and communities in our western market. Her leadership and commitment have helped to vitalize communities there as well as enhance our bank's performance."

A Maine native, Linda attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Linda is a graduate of the New England School of Banking and certified as a Financial Paraplanner by the College for Financial Planning.

A resident of Sangerville, Linda serves as a member of the board of directors and finance committee of the Piscataquis Economic Development Committee, as well as a member of the board of directors of the CA Dean Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home. Linda also serves as treasurer of the Guilford Development Corporation and a legislative contact for the Maine Bankers Association.

Camden National Bank, a subsidiary of Camden National Corporation and a recipient of the Governor's Award for Business Excellence and the 2006 Best Places to Work in Maine Award, is a full-service community bank headquartered in Camden, Maine. Camden National Bank, along with Union Trust, a division of Camden National Bank, has a network of 37 banking offices located in coastal, western, central and eastern Maine, plus online banking at www.camdennational.com and www.uniontrust.com. The Bank also has an ATM-only location in Carrabassett Valley.