ELLSWORTH – Union Bankshares Co., the parent company of Union Trust Co., has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 55 cents per share on the company’s common stock. The pay date is Oct. 22 for shareholders of record as of Sept. 20.

Union Bankshares Co. stocks are sold over the counter under the symbol UNBH.PK.

Established in 1887, Union Trust Co. is a full-service, independent, community bank with 16 branch offices serving communities along the coast from Jefferson to Machias. Union Trust employs more than 160 people and has assets in excess of $370 million.