The Associated Builders and Contractors hosted its Maine Craft Championships this April in Augusta. The Maine chapter of the ABC organization aims to represent merit shop construction and construction-related firms through support, education and legislation. Attendees of this year’s event included 1,278 attendees (students and instructors), four legislators and the Maine DOL Commissioner, Laura Fortmen. Hancock […]
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February Flashback: 1998 Roots + Branches!
As we celebrate our 175th Anniversary, we pause to remember and commemorate all of the moments that got us here. This month we took a look back at a Roots + Branches issues from Februarys past. What we found? Archival photos from Hancock Lumber during the Ice Storm of ’98. Hancock Lumber was also celebrating […]
Abby Hutchins High Five!
High Five Award in Recognition of: Abby Hutchins Presented By: John Cole Hancock Location: Bethel This year, Abby represented Hancock Lumber at the 24th Annual Bethel Community HarvestFest. She took time out of her day to wave the company flag and support the event. Over 100 donated pumpkins were decorated by the local kids under […]
Team Hancock Lends a Hand in our Communities
Team Hancock has been busy helping in the community. Hancock Lumber recently partnered with Sebago Lakes Region Fuller Center for Housing to help a Windham couple struggling with home confinement due to complications of advanced ALS. Homeowner John Gregoire is completely physically disabled and lives 24/7 in a wheelchair. His wife, Linda, is his full-time caretaker. Getting outside […]
Maine Educators Tour Bethel Sawmill
Two groups of educators toured the Bethel sawmill this summer to learn more about the process of turning a locally grown and harvested tree into lumber products. The first tour group, Maine TREE Foundation, hosted sixteen educators to participate in the Project Learning Tree workshop and tour in Bethel. During the workshop, they focused on […]
Team Hancock Named Best Place to Work, Nine Years Running
Hancock Lumber’s number one focus is to create and sustain a world-class employee experience. Today, the company announced Team Hancock’s been named a Best Place to Work in Maine for the ninth consecutive year, reinforcing they are delivering on their mission to enhance the lives of the people who work at the organization. For Hancock […]
Hancock Announces ‘Whole House’ Partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland
Pledge to Donate 100% of the Building Materials for Freeport Home In a year that we’ve focused much of our giving back efforts on housing, we’re excited to announce Team Hancock has pledged to donate 100% of the building materials for a Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland’s home in Freeport. In addition to three […]
Giving Back in Maine + Beyond
From Damariscotta, Brunswick + Yarmouth Maine all the way to Ukraine: Team Hancock is Giving Back to Make a Difference Team Brunswick partnered with the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust to donate lumber and screws to replace and build new bridges throughout their preserves. With a special focus on improving the Whiskeag Trail, the Land Trust […]
Giving Back to Our Communities
Giving back to our communities is an important part of Hancock Lumber’s culture. Take a look at some of our recent donations – both near and far – to see ways we’re helping our communities. Partnership with Children’s Museum + Theater of Maine Continues For over a decade, we have been a proud sponsor of […]
Jugtown Forest Offers 5,000 Acres Open to the Public!
Hancock Lumber’s 5,000 acres of privately owned working forest encompass parts of Casco, Naples and Otisfield. Jugtown Forest is open to the public for responsible recreation including horseback riding, ATVing, snowmobiling, hunting, and some of the best hiking in Maine! Please enjoy our miles of marked trails in accordance with our rules and regulations. We […]