Damariscotta-based bank announces winners of photo calendar contest
Michael Fillyaw, of West Bath, took this photo that will take the feature spot for September in First National Bank's 2027 calendar. (Courtesy of First National Bank)
First National Bank in Damariscotta announced Monday the winners of its 19th annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Fifteen color photographs have been chosen from hundreds of entries, and each winning photographer will be awarded a $150 cash prize. The images will appear in the bank’s 2027 desk calendar, tide calendar and wall calendar, which will be available to customers in all offices of First National Bank by mid-November.
The winning entrants are:
• Cover – Diane DeFeo, of Belmont.
• January – Lauren Remington, of Calais.
• February – Marge Winski, of Tenants Harbor.
• March – L’aura Bradford, of Lyndon, Washington.
• April – Linda Lunt, of Mount Desert.
• May – Jennica Piecuch, of Mount Desert.
• June – Jessica Smith, of Blue Hill.
• July – Sabrina Tyler, of Rockland.
• August – Barry Timms, of Northport.
• September – Michael Fillyaw, of West Bath.
• October – Sammy Zaidi, of Newcastle.
• November – Andrea Lowery, of Boothbay Harbor.
• December – Emma Philbrook, of Owls Head.
• Wall calendar image – Jewelia Spear, of Windsor.
• Tide chart image – Tiffany Costa, of Enfield.
First National Bank began asking its customers last fall to submit their very best original, scenic Maine shots. All photographers were welcome to enter the contest — professionals and amateurs, Maine residents and visitors.
“We are thrilled to highlight the extraordinary artistic talent of our neighbors,” said Executive Vice President Marcia Benner. “Our 2027 calendar offers a beautiful snapshot of what makes our hometowns so special. Thank you to all who entered, and congratulations to our winners for capturing such vibrant, inspiring moments.”
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