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BANGOR — The Maine Forest Products Council recognized Don Kleiner of Union with its Abby Holman Public Service Award at a ceremony on Monday, Sept. 18. The award is given

Supporters say it would give Mainers legal standing on issues such as PFAS and mining, but critics say it is too vague and would lead to endless litigation.

The lack of a higher-voltage charging infrastructure is only one challenge. Limited driving range is another.

While demand for pulpwood is down across the state, loggers are faced with rising prices of gas, tires and oil for their equipment.

Universal Music Publishing's UME has promoted Tim Plumley to vice president of media/artist relations.

There are other concerns: Landowners are seeing more insects and diseases that are wiping out whole species of trees and now pose one of the greatest threats to the industry.

New estimates of how much carbon Maine forests store indicate that achieving carbon neutrality will be easier than hitting Gov. Mills’ robust emissions targets for 2050.

Living in concrete houses without toilet paper – and without all the jobs important to our rural communities – is not my vision for the way life should be.  

NEWRY — The Maine Forest Products Council awarded A&A Brochu Logging with its Outstanding Logger Award at its 62nd annual meeting Sept. 19. The award, presented by board member Chris Fife, recognized the company for exemplary on-the-ground performance while conducting early commercial thinning, its commitment to the well-being of its employees, the community and Maine’s […]

NEWRY — The Maine Forest Products Council awarded A&A Brochu Logging with its Outstanding Logger Award at its 62nd annual meeting Sept. 19. The award, presented by board member Chris Fife, recognized the company for exemplary on-the-ground performance while conducting early commercial thinning, its commitment to the well-being of its employees, the community and Maine’s […]