The Professional Logging Contractors of Maine, a decades-old trade association, has a new name and potentially some new members. The group announced Tuesday that it has rebranded as the Professional ...

Maine's workforce-challenged logging industry has a dozen new workers after last week's graduation ceremony for the latest group to complete a 12-week hands-on training program. The program was ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. On Saturday, July 13, the Maine Forestry Museum will induct Frank Orcutt, ...

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Officials say the logging industry is struggling. Paper usage across the country is down roughly 20 percent compared to last year according to the American Forest and Paper ...

Rising fuel prices, equipment costs and supply chain delays are squeezing loggers in Maine. The challenges began two years ago, but now inflation poses tough questions for the industry. Nicole Ogrysko ...

President Trump is trying to reverse the Clinton era rule that puts 59 million acres of National Forest lands off limits to timber harvest and other development. America's timber industry may not see ...

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In sustaining one of the state's most important heritage industries, elected officials believe the measure would help sustain Maine's identity, too. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month.

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MONROE, Maine (WABI) - 75 layoffs were announced last week at the Sappi mill in Westbrook and 60 people will lose their jobs at the Pixelle mill in Jay. That leaves loggers looking for more work.