2008-10-07 02:19:00 -

- Independent Bank Corp. (NASDAQ: INDB), parent of Rockland Trust Company, will release its third quarter earnings press release upon the close of business on Thursday, October 23, 2008. It will host its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter results on Friday, October 24, 2008, at 8:30 AM Eastern Time. Telephonic access will be available by dial-in at 800-860-2442

reference: INDB. A replay of the call will be available by calling 877-344-7529, Replay Passcode: 424032, which will be available until November 3, 2008 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.

Internet access to the call is available on the Company's web site at www.RocklandTrust.com by choosing investor relations, 3rd Quarter Earnings Conference Call. The webcast replay will be available until October 24, 2009.

Independent Bank Corp.'s sole bank subsidiary, Rockland Trust Company, currently has $3.4 billion in assets. Rockland Trust Company is a full-service community bank serving southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and Rhode Island. To find out more about the products and services available at Rockland Trust Company, please visit our website at www.RocklandTrust.com.

Independent Bank Corp.
Christopher Oddleifson, 781-982-6660
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Denis K. Sheahan, 781-982-6341
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer