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 […]
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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 […]
Sawmill Tours: Maine Groups Visit Hancock’s Eastern White Pine Operations
Sawmill Tours from Around the Company Hear directly from a few of our recent visitors doing sawmill tours and their experience learning about Hancock Lumber’s eastern white pine sawmills. From the Maine Development Foundation’s Leadership Maine class to the Oxford Hills Technical School’s forestry program, great feedback was shared all around. A special thank you […]
Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication in Saco
Back row, left to right: Amy Nucci, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity York County; Steve Rickert, Hancock Lumber York County Regional GM; Sarah Thibault, new homeowner; Rob Riley, Hancock Lumber Saco Store Leader; Erin Plummer, Hancock Lumber Chief Marketing Officer; along with Sarah’s five boys! Habitat for Humanity celebrated its newest homeowners with a […]
Celebrating Craig Cooper of Rainbow Construction
For over thirty years Craig Cooper of Rainbow Construction has been building homes in the Greater Portland market. As he approaches his official retirement, Team Hancock wanted to find a way to celebrate his contributions to Maine and our industry, and thank him for his partnership. Our business is truly a relationship business, and we’re […]