The First Bancorp, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $15,822,000 against $13,600,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $12,208,000 against $10,738,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $11,958,000 against $10,263,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $6,868,000 against $5,790,000 a year ago. Net income was $5,086,000 against $4,320,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.47 against $0.40 a year ago. Return on average equity was 11.44% against 9.70% a year ago. Return on average tangible common equity was 13.79% against 11.68% a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.21% against 1.03% a year ago. For the year, the company reported total interest income of $60,832,000 against $53,759,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $47,303,000 against $42,947,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $45,303,000 against $41,347,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $26,200,000 against $24,463,000 a year ago. Net income was $19,588,000 against $18,009,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $1.81 against $1.66 a year ago. Book value per common share was $16.74 against $15.98 a year ago. Return on average equity was 10.91% against 10.28% a year ago. Return on average tangible common equity was 13.11% against 12.42% a year ago. Return on average assets was 1.10% against 1.12% a year ago. Increased net interest income was the primary driver for the company's 2017 performance, the result of continued strong growth across the company's business lines.