CONTACT:                                

Michael Archer

Controller

Camden National Bank

(800) 860-8821

marcher@camdennational.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Camden National Corporation's Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

CAMDEN, Maine, March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gregory A. Dufour, president and chief executive officer of Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ®: CAC; the "Company") announced today that the board of directors of the Company declared a dividend of $0.25 per share payable on April 30, 2018 to shareholders of record on April 13, 2018.

About Camden National Corporation

Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ:CAC), founded in 1875 and headquartered in Camden, Maine, is the largest publicly traded bank holding company in Northern New England with $4.1 billion in assets and nearly 650 employees. Camden National Bank, its subsidiary, is a full-service community bank that offers an array of consumer and business financial products and services, accompanied by the latest in digital banking technology to empower customers to bank the way they want. The Bank provides personalized service through a network of 60 banking centers, 76 ATMs, and lending offices in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, all complemented by 24/7 live phone support. This year marks the 8th time Camden National Bank has received the "Lender at Work for Maine" Award from the Finance Authority of Maine. Comprehensive wealth management, investment, and financial planning services are delivered by Camden National Wealth Management. To learn more, visit www.CamdenNational.com. Member FDIC.