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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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
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
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
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.
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
Who: Maine Board of Environmental ProtectionsWhat: Public hearing on adoption of Chapter 128 Advanced Clean Trucks ProgramWhen: TOMORROW, August 17 at 09:00 amWhere: Augusta Civic Center Comment deadline: August 28 at 5:00 pmTalking points are available here. Please consider attending; submitting comments! Environmental Advocates have launched a new effort to control the type of vehicle truckers can purchase by petitioning
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Ch 128 Fact Sheet :: Ch 128 Draft Rule :: Comment on this Rule Concise Summary: In response to a citizen petition, this rule is proposed to establish a program to reduce emissions from on-road vehicles over 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) by incorporating the requirements of the California Advanced Clean Trucks regulation and is intended to
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Hallowell, Maine — August 15, 2023 — The FOR/Maine (Forest Opportunity Roadmap) Coalition is pleased to announce a grant of $113,243 to develop and offer a 10-week, virtual course that will enable Mainers to obtain micro-credentials or college credits needed for many jobs in Maine’s burgeoning forest sector. The Growing Maine’s Forest Product Sector Workforce funds are made possible by a private
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The Maine Forest Products Council cordially invites our members to the 63rd Annual Membership Meeting! Join us at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Sunday & Monday, the 17th & 18th of September. The event will start on Sunday evening at 6:00pm with a BBQ-style buffet and happy hour. Monday morning will begin with an
