A federal bill that would allow owners of small logging businesses to train 16- and 17-year-old family members in Maine forest products careers is being backed by the state's congressional delegation.

The Professional Logging Contractors of Maine, a decades-old trade association, has a new name and potentially some new members. The group announced Tuesday that it has rebranded as the Professional ...

In sustaining one of the state's most important heritage industries, elected officials believe the measure would help sustain Maine's identity, too. You are able to gift 5 more articles this month.

“Maine’s forest products industry has long supported good‑paying jobs and helped grow local economies across our state,” Collins said in a statement. “Loggers are at the heart of that industry, but ...

Bob Chadbourne, of Bethel, who died Sept. 17, continued building his family's logging business, contributing to conservation and growing economy in western Maine.

BRADLEY, Maine (WABI) - On Saturday, you can get a taste of Maine’s rich logging and forestry history all while witnessing the migration of hundreds of thousands of alewife fish. This is part of Maine ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. AUGUSTA (AP) — Lawmakers are set to consider a lawmaker’s idea to offer tax ...

Congressman Jared Golden introduced a bill that would designate the Maine Forest and Logging Museum in Bradley as a national museum. The designation would not change how the museum is run. It would ...