Maine Governor’s Statement on Pinkham Mill Closure
By admin - Posted on August 14th, 2008
August 12, 2008 -- AUGUSTA – Maine Governor John E. Baldacci issued the following statement after learning of Irving Forest Products’ intent to permanently close the Pinkham Sawmill located in Nashville Plantation.
“This is a significant blow to the hard-working families and the surrounding communities,” said Governor Baldacci. “I have instructed the Maine Department of Labor’s Rapid Response Team to be deployed to the town to address the concerns of those impacted by the closure. A session with workers will occur as soon as possible.”
About 60 workers are expected to be impacted.
Source: Maine Governor
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