Lake Sunapee Bank (LSBG) 8-K Performance Reflects Loan Growth and Increased Net Interest and Dividend Income

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: January 28, 2011 (Date of earliest event reported)
New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NH (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	0-17859 (Commission File Number)	02-0430695 (IRS Employer Identification Number)
9 Main Street (Address of principal executive offices)		03773 (Zip Code)
603-863-0886 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 28, 2011, New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") announced its earnings for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010. A copy of the press release dated January 28, 2011, describing 2010 earnings is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Press release issued by the Company on January 28, 2011.

(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 January 28, 2011

SIGNATURE

      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: January 28, 2011
NEW HAMPSHIRE THRIFT BANCSHARES, INC. By:  /s/ Stephen R. Theroux                    
     Stephen R. Theroux
     President

Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares, Inc. dated January 28, 2011