Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 14, 2009, New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") announced its earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release dated October 14, 2009, describing the third quarter earnings is attached as Exhibit 99.1
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Press release issued by the Company on October 14, 2009.
(a) Financial statements:
None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
None
(c) Shell company transactions:
None
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release of New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares, Inc. dated October 14, 2009

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