LEWISTON — The Finance Authority of Maine recognized Androscoggin Bank with its Lender at Work for Maine Award at the FAME 35th Anniversary “Showcase Maine” event. The annual celebration recognizes FAME’s successful partnerships with Maine’s business, lending, governmental and higher education communities.

Androscoggin Bank was recognized in the category for lenders with less than $1.5 billion in assets. In the past year, Androscoggin Bank partnered with FAME on eight loans to Maine companies, totaling over $5 million, helping to create 45 Maine jobs and retain an additional 114 jobs.