A big Hancock High Five to all the team members at the Saco location. This was our biggest DIY build and our very first experience with the Hancock Lumber team in Saco! From the initial visit, our experience with every team member has been amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to assist in any manner possible. […]
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Andrew Ward High Five!
Andrew did a wonderful job stepping in to build loads when we were short handed and extremely busy. He chips in when he can while also taking care of customers and other responsibilities! Read Andrew Ward’s Story
Braden Kelley + Connor Baer High Five!
I’m very excited to say Braden Kelley and Connor Baer both passed their NeLMA graders test and are now certified! This is a huge win for them and the planer mill team! Their hard work and dedication paid off, and I couldn’t be more proud of them! Congratulations guys! Read Connor Baer’s StoryRead Braden Kelley’s […]
From Dream to Delivery: Samantha’s Tiny Home Journey with Tiny Homes of Maine and Hancock Lumber
When Samantha began dreaming about retirement in the summer of 2024, she wasn’t just imagining more free time—she was envisioning a new way of living. After 27 years in her Massachusetts home, she was ready for a change: something more economical, sustainable, and located in the calm of Downeast Maine. Thanks to a gifted acre […]
Ryan Edwards High Five!
A huge Hancock High Five to Ryan Edwards! Ryan has recently been awarded the Rising Star Award from the Maine Forest Products Council. The Rising Star Award recognizes an outstanding individual who represents the next generation of progress, standing for the future of the industry, and the many opportunities that are available for the younger […]
A Hancock Lumber Tradition Continues—Sawmill Chief Sales Officer, Matt Duprey, Elected NeLMA Chairman
Team Hancock is thrilled to announce Sawmill Chief Sales Officer, Matt Duprey, has been elected as the newest Chairman of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NeLMA). Established in 1933, NeLMA is the rules-writing agency for Eastern White Pine lumber and the grading authority for the SPFs grouping of species that includes Eastern Spruce, Balsam Fir, […]
Team Hancock’s Ryan Edwards Awarded Maine Forest Products Council Rising Star Award
Hancock Lumber is excited to announce that Casco Sawmill Finished Products Manager, Ryan Edwards, has recently been awarded the Rising Star Award from the Maine Forest Products Council. Ryan accepted the award at Hancock Lumber’s Sales and Production meeting in September from Mike Shane, Hancock’s Regional General Manager of White Pine Manufacturing. The Rising Star […]
Steve Norwood, Mark Sylvester, + Andrew Foster High Five!
A Big High Five to Steve, Mark, and Andrew! What a great and productive three days with the new Brunswick store set crew! Between Steve Norwood, Mark Sylvester, and Andrew Foster rallying the vendor community, everything is really coming together and coming together fast, amazing efforts by all. Read Steve Norwood’s StoryRead Mark Sylvester’s StoryRead […]
Joe Sylvester High Five!
A big Hancock High Five to Joseph! His eagle eyes caught a decking color mix-up that could’ve delayed a project. His awesome attention to detail saved time and money! Read Joe Sylvester’s Story
Steve Merrill High Five!
Congratulations to Steve Merrill on being Hancock Lumber’s Top Kitchen Designer in the month of September! Read Steve Merrill’s Story








