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Forest products
Deck the halls: 19 million reasons to buy a Maine-grown tree this Christmas
Updated: December 1, 2025Maine’s Christmas tree industry pumps an estimated $19 million into the state’s economy each year — and Gov. Janet Mills is urging residents to keep it growing by choosing a home-grown tree this holiday season.
Updated: December 1, 2025
Two Baileyville sister mills to lay off 146 workers for 26 days
November 10, 2025Woodland Pulp and St. Croix Chipping, both in Baileyville, cited "a very challenging global pulp market from a pricing point of view."
November 10, 2025
Amid challenges, Maine's forest products industry remains an $8.3B 'powerhouse,’ report shows
October 20, 2025Maine's forest products sector accounts for 3.45% of the state's gross domestic product, according to report that documents an industry in flux over the past five years.
October 20, 2025
40 Under 40: Jessica Oriente is a project engineer who’s passionate about the paper industry
Updated: October 6, 2025Jessica Oriente, project engineer at Sappi North America, said she’s had the opportunity to lead the civil, structural and architectural scope of a multi-year project and work with team members and companies from around the world.
Updated: October 6, 2025
$15M proposal submitted to advance forest economy in northern New England
Updated: September 23, 2025The use and development of tech and wood-based products — like LiDAR and cross-laminated timber — could be advanced if the $15 million, two-year grant is awarded.
Updated: September 23, 2025-
Maine loggers would get federal disaster relief under bill
Updated: July 28, 2025Current law excludes loggers from the kinds of disaster relief and assistance available to other industries, including fishermen and farmers, when natural disasters strike. as a result of storms and other natural disasters.
Updated: July 28, 2025
Hammond Lumber to acquire Ware-Butler, expanding retail and manufacturing footprint
Updated: July 22, 2025The combined company will employ more than 1,200 people across 34 retail locations in Maine and New Hampshire, according to the Belgrade-based buyer.
Updated: July 22, 2025
TimberHP exits Chapter 11 with long-term growth plan
June 26, 2025The Madison-based manufacturer said it plans to ramp up production with recently improved products and build out its sales force across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
June 26, 2025
Hancock Lumber to acquire Massachusetts lumberyard
May 15, 2025The acquisition of Johnson Lumber, in Salisbury, Mass., marks the buyer's first foray into the Bay State.
May 15, 2025
Bill in Maine Legislature aims to create life science innovation center
April 21, 2025Maine has 587 life science companies employing nearly 10,000 people, but ranks 37th in the nation for R&D. The center would drive statewide coordination, investment and program development to support long-term industry growth.
April 21, 2025
Federal wood processing loan fund could have applications in Maine
Updated: December 31, 2024A new federal program finances wood processing facilities utilizing wood products from at-risk forests. The USDA Forest Service identified Maine woodlands that fit the profile.
Updated: December 31, 2024
A Belfast builder will rebrand to focus on its mass timber capability
December 13, 2024NotchSB, as the company will be known, has its roots in GO Logic, a Belfast design-build firm co-founded in 2008 by Matthew O’Malia to focus on Passive House construction.
December 13, 2024
UMaine breaks ground on $82M ‘factory of the future’
October 30, 2024The 50,000-square-foot facility is designed as a digital manufacturing environment powered by high-performance computing and artificial intelligence.
October 30, 2024
‘Legacy’ industrial sites across Maine are focus of state redevelopment help
Updated: October 23, 2024Forest bioproducts, clean energy and new uses for old infrastructure are the focus points for industrial projects across Maine slated to receive technical assistance from the state.
Updated: October 23, 2024
Developer looks to community to help keep Bethel apartment project on track
Updated: October 22, 2024Cost increases for the redevelopment of a 19th-century Bethel home into apartments prompted a community campaign to raise funds for completing the project.
Updated: October 22, 2024
Hancock Lumber plans to buy Tiny Homes of Maine
October 2, 2024Tiny homes and accessory dwelling units are an emerging segment of the housing market. The acquisition will leverage Hancock Lumber’s buying power, facilities and manufacturing expertise.
October 2, 2024
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