OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES [Abstract]

Schedule of components of other operating expenses

The following table presents the major components of other operating expenses for the years ended December 31,

(In thousands)	2014		2013		2012
Trust & Investments other expense	$	1,896	$	1,702	$	1,462
Professional and legal fees		1,873		2,085		1,301
FDIC insurance		1,381		1,121		1,208
Loan expense		532		676		877
Telephone		914		696		647
Advertising		594		519		512
Provision for ORE losses		400		1,010		145
Other operating expenses		5,746		5,211		5,116
Total other operating expenses	$	13,336	$	13,020	$	11,268