Nearly three decades ago, Carol and David Hancock had a vision to create a charitable trust with the hopes they could give back to a community close to their hearts. Together, they brought their dream to life starting the Carol and David Hancock Charitable Trust in 1993 with a clear mission to create a lasting […]
Community
Proud Sponsor of Camp Sunshine’s Pumpkin Festival
While this year’s Pumpkin Festival has taken on a different look and feel, Hancock Lumber continues to be a proud sponsor of one of Camp Sunshine’s major fundraising events. Adapting to the pandemic times, the annual Pumpkin Festival will take place over the course of a couple weeks in October with a number of ways […]
Hancock Teams up with Habitat for Humanity York County: Pledges to Donate 100% of the Building Materials for a New Home!
Hancock Lumber announced today that they will be donating 100% of the building materials for a Habitat for Humanity York County (HFHYC) upcoming home to be built in Saco! With their newest location opening on August 31st in Saco, the company could not be more excited to be partnering with Habitat’s York County chapter to […]
Hancock Supplying The Ecology School, Maine’s 1st Living Building Challenge Project!
In 2019, The Ecology School broke ground on its new campus at River Bend Farm in Saco, Maine. Upon completion, The Ecology School will become the most sustainable building in the Northeast following “Living Building Challenge” guidelines, the first one of its kind to be constructed here in Maine. Dormitory under construction, made with Made-in-Maine […]
Hancock Lumber In and Around the Community
Take a look at a few community stories from around the company! Innovative Veterans’ shelter initiative in Boothbay! Damariscotta, ME – Three local Veterans in the Boothbay area have rallied to try and solve a ubiquitous problem for Veterans here in maine, and across the nation. All Veterans themselves, the trio is in the early […]
An Out-Standing Partnership
“I am so excited to announce that we have produced our 1,000th standing frame to date. We could not have reached this milestone without the help of Hancock Lumber.” Scott Mitchell, Executive Director of Stand With Me Scott Mitchell providing standing therapy to a patient Stand With Me is a non-profit organization that produces and […]
Happy Veterans Day From Hancock Lumber
Today we say thank you. Thank you to all of those who have served and continue to serve our country. Thank you for your sacrifice and your bravery. At Hancock Lumber we admire your commitment to our country today and every day. Community Hancock Lumber is a proud partner and sponsor of the Travis Mills […]
Two Hancock Yarmouth Employees Recognized with Spirit of Excellence Awards
Hancock Lumber congratulates two of their long-time, Yarmouth employees after learning they’ve been honored with Spirit of Excellence Awards through the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce. Presented annually, this award recognizes non-management employees of Yarmouth businesses. Employees are nominated based on their commitment to their business, service as a role model, and their part in making […]
Hancock Lumber Partners with Olympic Hopeful Kate Hall
Kate Hall after winning the 2019 Track + Field Championship with a jump of 21′ 4 1/4″! Hancock Lumber recently partnered with Olympic hopeful—and Casco native—Kate Hall on her quest for gold at the 2020 Olympic games. Kate is an American track and field athlete specializing in long jump and sprint. A decorated athlete, Kate […]
Recap of 85th Annual Casco Days
A letter to the Bridgton News editor: As we pack up the final stuffed animals, disassemble the rides and tents, count the final coins, and reflect on the 85th annual Casco Days, all we can say is ‘WOW!’, we are so lucky to live in this beautiful town with such tremendous people and support! An […]