Engaged students answer questions about Hancock’s working forest Hancock Lumber collaborated with Project Learning Tree and Lake Region Middle School to host a Forestry Field Day event on June 3rd for a hundred students. In an effort to bring the classroom to a real-world setting, students spent part of the day touring historic Jugtown Forest […]
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Hancock’s Hiring: Exciting Employment Opportunities!
Learn more about Hancock Lumber’s employment opportunities! What started as a sawmill and timberland operation in Casco, Maine over 167-years ago, has grown into a diverse and complex organization. Today, Hancock Lumber operates 3 sawmill manufacturing facilities, 9 retail lumberyard locations, a dedicated design showroom, and over 12,000 acres of timberland that combine to employ […]
Kohtala Scholarship Fund Started, Contributions Grow!
Kevin Hancock recently wrote a cover story for our employee newsletter, Roots & Branches, in memory of our friend and co-worker, John Kohtala, whom we lost earlier this year. We wanted to share Kevin’s message with everyone we’re connected to! It’s Not About WHAT you Do…It’s about HOW You Do It John Kohtala’s funeral was held at Lake […]
NEW Deck, Garage Design Program Sets Hancock Apart!
Happy May! Spring is here and the building season is underway. Builders are busy with the pent up demand from the long winter months and homeowners are eager to tackle their spring projects. Hancock Lumber has exciting news about a new deck, garage design program that enables our Project Pros and Account Managers to help […]
Hancock Helps Forestry Program Acquire New Tractor!
OHTS forestry students pose in front of the new John Deere tractor local companies helped them purchase. Donations from local wood product industry partners, including Hancock Lumber, enabled Oxford Hills Technical School (OHTS) to purchase a John Deere 4-wheel drive tractor for their forestry program. An integral part of the school’s forestry program, the tractor […]
LP Products Roadshow at Hancock, 4/7 + 4/8!
LP Products SmartSide Trim + Siding Roadshow is coming to Hancock Lumber in Yarmouth and Damariscotta during the first week of April! Come learn through product demonstrations and vendor experts about the features and benefits of using LP SmartSide trim and siding, including: DURABILITY. The Strength To Endure Harsh Weather. LP SmartSide Siding is engineered to perform […]
Visit Hancock’s Team at the Old House Trade Show 3/28 + 3/29
Greater Portland Landmark’s Old House Trade Show is Maine’s premiere event focusing on preservation, high quality craftsmanship, traditional construction and sustainable practices . With a feature on energy efficient and historically accurate products, if you have an old house or historical building, this is the event to meet our team that can help you with your projects. Bring photos, […]
2015 CertainTeed Roofing Contractor Rewards Program
Hancock Lumber is passing along this exciting “Show Me the Money with No Limits Contractor Rewards” rebate from CertainTeed Roofing, valid on qualifying purchases from January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015. CertainTeed wants to reward roofing contractors for their support by giving rebates for every square/roll they buy of eligible asphalt shingles, roll roofing, […]
Simpson Door Rebates Valid 1/26/15 – 3/31/15
Simpson is built on a foundation of craftsmanship and innovation. The company takes pride in building doors the right way. Now, builders can get their unmatched quality with a special offer. Purchase any Simpson exterior or interior door from Hancock Lumber Company between January 1, 2015 and March 31, 2015, complete and send in the form […]
President’s Corner: Planning on Success
“Don’t confuse being busy with being successful.” This is one of my favorite quotes. It is easy in the construction industry to be busy. It’s not so easy to be successful. Each year we like to reflect on the past and plan for the future. Planning is powerful, but easily set to the side. We […]