BJ Otten, owner of Colony Builders, leads a full‑service homebuilding team based in Bethel, Maine known for crafting durable, design‑forward custom homes shaped by both his customers and the unique landscape of Western Maine. Colony Builders’ approach centers on clear communication with homeowners and a deep understanding of how space, flow, and craftsmanship come together […]
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Hancock Lumber Takes Over the Rink for Lumberjack Night with the Maine Mariners
There’s nothing quite like a night at the rink—especially when it’s filled with flannel, plaid, lumberjack pride, and a whole lot of Team Hancock. On April 10th, Hancock Lumber sponsored Lumberjack Night at the Maine Mariners, bringing together team members from many locations along with their special guests. The arena was filled with flannel and […]
Celebrating Don Allard’s 29 Years with Team Hancock
Team Hancock is proud to celebrate the career of Don Allard, who is retiring after 29 years of commitment and service with Hancock Lumber. Don first joined the company on August 29, 1996 as an Outside Sales Rep at our Windham location. Over the years, his career grew alongside the company—moving to the Yarmouth store […]
Celebrating Commitment—Kennebunk’s Dave Benedix Retires After 32 Years of Service with Team Hancock
Team Hancock recently celebrated the incredible 32-year career of Dave Benedix, who first joined the company in May of 1994. Joining Dave at his retirement celebration were fellow Kennebunk teammates, employees from around the company, and representatives from one of his top accounts—Great Falls Construction. Plus, Dave received a special message from Executive Chairman, Kevin Hancock. Dave first joined Hancock Lumber in a General Manager […]
Brunswick’s Brand-New Kitchen Design Showroom—Now Open and a Must See
Team Hancock is pleased to announce the new Kitchen Design Showroom in Brunswick is open and ready to meet all of your dream kitchen needs! As part of Hancock Lumber’s generational rebuild of the entire Brunswick site, this new showroom features the latest trends in kitchen design including thoughtfully curated displays, unique and functional details, and features a wide selection of […]
Congratulations 2025 Hancock Lumber SafetyPRO Sites
Please join us in congratulating the top performers in 2025 for earning SafetyPRO status: Bethel Mill, Bridgton, Brunswick, Casco Lumberyard, Damariscotta, Kennebunk, North Conway, Saco, Tiny Homes of Maine, Windham, and Yarmouth. Each site maintained an average 10-point survey score of 93 or better and met the SafetyPRO stretch goal metric of 0.750 or less. […]
Northeastern Retail Lumber Association Scholarship Opportunities
Our partners at the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Maine (RLDAM) and New Hampshire Retail Lumber Association (NHRLA) have announced exciting scholarship opportunities and deadlines, offering $1,000 and $2,000 respectively to awardees. Read through the below featuring eligibility requirements, the evaluation process, and links to the online application. Eligibility Evaluation Process Questions? Please contact Pamela McHale at 518-880-6380 or email […]
Congratulations to Team Hancock’s 2025 Employees of the Year!
Recognizing and celebrating our people is one of our favorite things to do! Every year Team Hancock honors an ‘Employee of the Year’ for each Hancock location, and we are excited to announce the 2025 recipients. Congratulations to all of those being recognized for their hard work, loyalty, positive attitudes and commitment to our company, […]
Team Hancock’s Jim Foster Retires After 48 Incredible Years of Service
Team Hancock’s Longest Years of Service recipient has passed on the golden hammer baton after 48 years with Hancock Lumber. Jim Foster, who started working at Marriner Lumber in 1978, joined Team Hancock following their 2004 acquisition of Marriner Lumber. Jim spent considerable time in multiple locations and roles including the Store Manager in Windham and Hardware Store Manager at our Brunswick location. Once the Hancock Lumber location in Saco opened in 2020, Jim made the […]
New Leadership for Hancock Lumber Damariscotta—Welcome, Rebecca McCrohan
Team Hancock is thrilled to welcome Rebecca McCrohan as Hancock Lumber’s new General Manager of the Damariscotta location. After an extensive internal and external search, Rebecca stood out not only for her industry experience, but also for her deep alignment with Hancock’s culture, values, and philosophy of shared leadership. Rebecca brings over 15 years of […]