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Executive Order 5: An Order to Lead by Example in State Owned and Leased Buildings

FY 23/24 WHEREAS, Maine is required to be carbon neutral by 2045, and has committed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 45% below 1990 levels by 2030 and at least 80% by 2050; WHEREAS, a changing climate, and the need for new, more efficient technologies offers tremendous opportunities for Maine’s wood products sector, and Maine is […]

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Legislative Update – January 5, 2024

Wednesday, January 3 marked the beginning of the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature. This short session is scheduled to adjourn on April 17, giving lawmakers just 103 days to complete their work, which includes carry overs, emergency legislation and department bills. While we anticipate a fairly busy short session, it is predicted that

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December 2023 Newsletter

It is with great sadness that we share that, just before Thanksgiving, our good friend and longtime MFPC member Fred Huntress passed away at the age of 90. Fred will be remembered for his many contributions to our organization, and to the industry as a whole. A licensed forester, land surveyor, real estate appraiser and

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Press Release: Maine Forest Products Council Presents TimberHP with Maine Children’s Alliance’s 2023 Business Award

Krysta West, Deputy Director of the Maine Forest Products Council; Sarah King, Chief Human Resources Officer, TimberHP HALLOWELL – On Tuesday, November 14, Krysta West, Deputy Director of the Maine Forest Products Council, presented Maine Children’s Alliance’s 2023 Business Award to Sarah King on behalf of TimberHP at the annual Champions for Children Giraffe Awards

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Press Release: Maine Forest Products Council Recognizes John Bryant of Holden at Awards Ceremony

Ryan McAvoy, former MFPC President; John Bryant of Holden; Patrick Strauch, MFPC Executive Director BANGOR – The Maine Forest Products Council recognized John Bryant of Holden with the President’s Award at a ceremony on Monday, September 18. The award is given annually to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional contributions to the industry that deserve

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Press Release: Maine Forest Products Council Recognizes Mark Vannah of Waldoboro at Awards Ceremony

Benjamin Carlisle, MFPC President; Mark Vannah of Waldoboro; Jim Robbins, MFPC Executive Committee Member; Patrick Strauch, MFPC Executive Director BANGOR – The Maine Forest Products Council recognized Mark Vannah of Waldoboro with the Doug Denico Outstanding Forester Award at a ceremony on Monday, September 18. The award, named in honor of former board president Doug

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Press Release: Maine Forest Products Council Recognizes Woodland Pulp and Collin “Scott” Beal at Awards Ceremony

Benjamin Carlisle, MFPC President; Marty Richard, International Grand Investment Corporation – East Operations Vice President; Collin “Scott” Beal, Woodland Pulp Environmental and Security Manager; Patrick Strauch, MFPC Executive Director BANGOR – The Maine Forest Products Council recognized Woodland Pulp and Woodland Pulp’s Collin “Scott” Beal with awards at its annual ceremony on Monday, September 18.

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Press Release: Maine Forest Products Council Recognizes Don Kleiner of Union at Awards Ceremony

Benjamin Carlisle, MFPC President; Don Kleiner of Union; Patrick Strauch, MFPC Executive Director BANGOR – The Maine Forest Products Council recognized Don Kleiner of Union with its Abby Holman Public Service Award at a ceremony on Monday, September 18. The award is given annually to an individual who has demonstrated a level of passion, loyalty

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