On December 28, 2005, TD Banknorth Insurance Agency, Inc. acquired the business of Boothby & Bartlett Company. Boothby & Bartlett Company has been providing protection for Maine businesses and families since 1859 and are proud of their long history of exceptional, personalized customer service.

"The acquisition of Boothby & Bartlett significantly expands our presence in Central Maine," said Joe Fico, president and CEO of TD Banknorth Insurance Agency. "Boothby & Bartlett has a solid reputation. They have been providing insurance coverage for Maine customers for over 145 years. We're pleased to welcome them to the TD Banknorth family."

TD Banknorth Insurance Agency currently operates five offices in Southern and Coastal Maine. It also has offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont.

"I feel strongly that merging with TD Banknorth Insurance Agency will not only be good for our employees, but also good for our community and you, our valued customer," said Daniel J. O'Halloran, president of Boothby & Bartlett. "We have every intention of continuing the traditions of professionalism and individual attention to our customers that have made Boothby & Bartlett a respected agency in the greater Waterville area for over 145 years."

Questions?
If you have any questions about the merger, please feel free to contact Dan O'Halloran at our Waterville office at 800-439-5571 (Maine only) or 207-872-5571. You can also learn more about TD Banknorth Insurance Agency by visiting our website at www.TDBanknorthInsurance.com.

About TD Banknorth Insurance Agency, Inc.
TD Banknorth Insurance Agency, Inc., New England's largest insurance network, is a subsidiary of TD Banknorth, N.A., and the banking subsidiary of TD Banknorth Inc. TD Banknorth's network of insurance agencies have been protecting consumers and businesses throughout the Northeast for well over 100 years. With 23 offices in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and upstate New York, TD Banknorth Insurance Agency, Inc. offers a full-service network of accomplished insurance specialists with the experience necessary to help customers choose the right insurance products.

About TD Banknorth Inc.
TD Banknorth Inc. is a leading banking and financial services company headquartered in Portland, Maine and a majority-owned subsidiary of TD Bank Financial Group with banking divisions in eight Northeastern states. Based on consolidated assets, TD Banknorth Inc. is one of the 25 largest commercial banking organizations in the United States. The company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "BNK." For more information, visit www.TDBanknorth.com.