CASCO — Hancock Lumber has acquired Mainely Trusses, a market-leading roof and floor truss manufacturing facility based in Fairfield. The addition makes Hancock Lumber the first retailer in Maine to own and operate its own roof and floor truss manufacturing facility. Manufacturing is not new to Hancock Lumber. In fact, the company’s roots began in […]
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Hancock Lumber upgrades power supply
BETHEL — During the past 10 years, Hancock Lumber has worked hard to successfully reduce its consumption of electricity by installing energy efficient LED lighting and high efficiency electrical motors. As of Saturday, Oct. 21, Hancock Lumber’s Bethel sawmill began generating most of its own power with a newly installed steam turbine generator. The system […]
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Douglas Robinson
SOUTH PARIS — Douglas Robinson, 75, of South Paris, passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, at his home. He was born in South Paris on June 9, 1942, the son of Eugene Earl and Rose Smith Robinson. He graduated from Paris High School in 1960 and faithfully served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He […]
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Hancock Lumber mills earn certification
CASCO — Hancock Lumber’s Bethel and Ryefield eastern white pine mills have earned certification into the U.S. Department of Labor’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program. The department recognizes small-business employers who have used Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s consultation program services and operate an exemplary injury and illness prevention program. Acceptance of a company’s […]
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Hancock Lumber earns recognition
AUGUSTA — Two locations of Hancock Lumber have earned the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program Award in recognition of its rigorous safety achievement program. Hancock Lumber in Bethel and Casco will be presented certificates and banners by Commissioner of Labor Jeanne Paquette. To qualify for SHARP, companies must: • Voluntarily undergo a comprehensive safety […]
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Keith Sawyer
AUBURN — Keith Sawyer passed away at the Hospice House in Auburn Sunday, Sept. 13, at the age of 82. He was born in Lewiston, the son of Charles and Marion Rollins Sawyer. He grew up in West Minot and graduated from Edward Little High School in 1951. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and […]
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Dave A. Howe
1949 – 2015 OXFORD — Dave A. Howe, 66, died at home on Sunday, June 21, from ALS. He was born in Rumford on May 29, 1949, the son of Charles R. and Lois M. McInnis Howe of Bryant Pond. Dave went to Woodstock High School, graduating in the Class of 1967. He served in […]
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Jugtown Forest topic of Otisfield society meeting
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Historical Society will revisit Jugtown during its next program Thursday, Sept. 26. The PowerPoint presentation will be held at 7 p.m. in the Community Hall on Route 121. According to Jean Hankins, the program is based on a similar one presented by her late husband, David Hankins, in 1996. “In the […]