Jacobi Appointed Chief Financial Officer of New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares, Inc. and Lake Sunapee Bank, fsb

On June 9, 2011, the Board of Directors of New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares NHTB, the holding company for Lake Sunapee Bank, fsb (Bank), appointed Laura Jacobi as Chief Financial Officer of both entities. Ms. Jacobi succeeds Stephen R. Theroux, who has held the title of Chief Financial Officer since 1987. Mr. Theroux will continue to serve as Vice-Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer of both entities. Ms. Jacobi, who holds an undergraduate degree in accounting and finance, and a Master's degree in Business Administration, has served as Controller for last 12 years. More recently, she has assumed the corporate titles and responsibilities of Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Corporate Secretary, all roles which she will continue to fulfill for both entities in addition to her current position. "We are very pleased that Laura Jacobi has taken on the role of Chief Financial Officer," said Stephen W. Ensign, Chairman and CEO of both NHTB and Lake Sunapee Bank. "She has worked diligently over the years, successfully and continuously demonstrating her capabilities since joining our organization in 1997. We are confident that her personal commitment and professionalism, as well as her history of community involvement, will continue to serve NHTB and the Bank well in her new position."