Federal Reserve Approves Banknorth Group, Inc., et al.; Formations of; Acquisitions by; and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies

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The Federal Reserve has approved the formations of, acquisitions by, and mergers of bank holding companies, including Banknorth Group, Inc.

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