We would like to congratulate the 8 Hancock Lumber locations who achieved SafetyPro status in 2023! Earning status as a Hancock Lumber SafetyPro Certified site requires a commitment to proactive, responsible, and observant behavior by every employee, every day! Results of the quarterly 10-point surveys as well as the SafetyPro metric score determine whether a […]
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Remembering Peter Ladd
Peter Ladd July 17, 1956 – October 19, 2023 “Peter Ladd left a legacy at Hancock Lumber, and across Maine, that is uniquely his own. Humble, unassuming, self-sufficient, kind, talented, dependable, and fun loving – these are all attributes I think about with respect to Peter. He was, of course, one of the best baseball […]
Remembering Kevin Lamb
With permission from Kevin’s family—wife, Lynn and sons Zachary and Noah—we are publishing Kevin Lamb’s eulogy, written and shared by Aaron Shulte, Kevin’s dear friend and co-worker, during Kevin’s memorial services in January 2024. Forever a part of Hancock Lumber’s story, we will miss Kevin’s presence and impact every day. With love from his Team […]
Two Hancock Lumber Partners Earn Governor’s Award for Business Excellence
Main Eco Homes and TimberHP Recognized with 2023 Accolades! Hancock Lumber would like to congratulate our partners Maine Eco Homes and TimberHP for their amazing accomplishment of being honored at the Governor’s Awards for Business Excellence in 2023. Maine Governor Janet Mill’s announced the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence in early […]
Hancock Lumber Donates $25,000 to the Maine Business Relief Fund
In partnership with The Retail Association of Maine and the Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association, Hancock Lumber donated $25,000 to the newly established Maine Business Relief Fund. The fund was created in the wake of the devastating storm on December 18, 2023 that crumbled many businesses across the state. This storm brought severe flooding, […]
Hancock Lumber Sponsors MakerSpace Exhibit and Art for Tots at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
Hancock Lumber has been a long-standing partner of the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), which provides incredible opportunities for families and children to play, imagine and discover through exhibits, performance, and programming. For many years we sponsored the “Tree to Timber” exhibit at the former Free Street location, educating visitors about forestry management […]
Hancock Lumber Announces New Incoming Chief People Officer
Hancock Lumber announced today that Chief People Officer, Wendy Scribner, is set to retire in April following nearly 40-years at the company. With her retirement scheduled, Team Hancock is excited to announce and welcome her successor, Anna Russo. After a career spanning nearly four decades and a range of roles, it’s hard to adequately describe […]
Standing Frame Production Nears 1,800 Units: an update from Non-Profit, Stand with Me
Stand with Me is a story about a young man from Bangor, ME putting his passion, purpose, faith, and expertise to work for good by creating standing frames at low costs for families in need. What Scott Mitchell has accomplished professionally and personally is beyond impressive – he is not only on track to become […]
Team Hancock and World of Change Partner for 175th Anniversary Giving Challenge
As part of its 175th celebrations, Hancock Lumber teamed up with nonprofit World of Change this fall to give back to local and state-wide organizations during their anniversary year. Each of their 17 locations across Maine and New Hampshire selected an organization of their choice and collected coins to go toward their favorite cause. World […]
Tom Cayon High Five!
Join us in giving Woleboro GM Tom Cayon a Hancock High Five! Dan had this to say about our Wolfeboro location and Wolfeboro GM Tom Cayon! “I feel compelled to share with you my gratitude to be doing business with Hancock Lumber. From the continual professional sales my project superintendent’s and myself receive to the […]