BankNorth Finalizes Acquisition of First State Bank of Warner

Arthur, N.D. (Sept. 17, 2018) – First State Bank of Warner (S.D.) has been acquired by Arthur, N.D.-based BankNorth. Its branch locations in Warner and Aberdeen, S.D. opened today under the new name. BankNorth’s holding company, First Financial Corp., announced the acquisition in March 2017 and recently fulfilled all regulatory requirements to finalize the merger of the two banks. “We’re delighted to welcome First State Bank of Warner customers and employees to the BankNorth family,” said BankNorth President James L.…

First State Bank of North Dakota Changes Name to BankNorth

Arthur, N.D. (July 20, 2018) – First State Bank of North Dakota, Arthur, N.D., has changed its name to BankNorth. First Financial Corp., the holding company of what is now BankNorth, announced the name change today. BankNorth President James L. Williams III said the name change was necessary because of the acquisition of First State Bank of Warner (S.D.), which has locations in Warner and Aberdeen. “For the first time in our nearly 115 years we’re expanding beyond the borders…