High Equipment Costs Strain Maine Woodsmen
The Maine Wood Workers Association study shows independent woodsmen face rising equipment costs with skidder prices up to $30,000 and monthly payments as high as $500. Independent cutters pay about $7.50 per cord stumpage plus $8 trucking, leaving many barely able to feed their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Woodsmen's Association
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc
Industr
Maine
North Woods
MWA
Peter Hagerty
Kezar Falls
Schlick Named Administrative Coordinator in Maine
An aide to Gov. James B. Longley says no new post was created and Edward P Schlick will serve as administrative coordinator in charge of programs and plans at $18 000 a year. Schlick shifts duties previously done by Bruce Poulton as Poulton leaves to become UNH chancellor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
James B. Longley
Edward P.a
Longley
Schlick
Auburn
Ralph Lowe
Bruce Poulton
Poulton
University of Maine
University of New Hampshire
Lowe
Sehlick
Peter M. Damborg
Ice
Schlick Post
Executive Department
Otto W Siebert
Lanning S. Mosher
Nicholas Caraganis
Democratic State Committee
Public Utilities Commission
Saco Court Levies Fines
In Saco District Court Judge Nicholas Danton heard numerous cases with fines imposed or filings noted. Defendants include Emile Pelchat, James Kendrick, Norman Bolduc, A Oxton, Fredric McLaughlin, O’Neil LeBlanc, John Morton, Dennis Madore Inc., Lloyd Huff, Lawrence Bean, Stephen Cole, Kenneth Merritt, Leo Mercier, Oberta Morin, Richard Bouthot, Thomas Brown, Guy Lamontagne, Rumery, Thomas Baron, George O’Hare, Richard Winslow, Robert Benson, and Charles Huff for offenses such as assault, possession of stolen property, violating licenses, tax reports, littering, boating violations, fishing without a license, larceny, imprudent speed, and improper operation of vehicles or boats. Several cases are listed as filed or pending payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco District Court
Nicholas Danton
Emile Pelchat
Elm St
Biddeford
James Kendrick
Cambridge
Mass
Kennebunkport
Norman J. Bolduc
Main St
Old Orchard Beach
A. Oxton
Portland
Buxton
Fredric McLaughlin
Lyman
O'Neil LeBlanc
North St
Saco
John J. Morton
Dennis Madore Inc
South Street
Lloyd C. Huff
Lawrence F. Bean
Stephen C. Cole
Lebanon
Kenneth A. Merritt
Scarborough
Leo W. Mercier
Granite St
Oberta Morin
Guinea Road
Richard Bouthot
Thomas P. Brown
Tampa
Fla
Guy Lamontagne
Foss St
Jeffery M. Rumery
Emerys Court
Hollis
Thomas P. Baron
Bangor
Larceny
George P. O'Hare
Arlington
Richard Winslow
Robert S. Benson
Kennebunk
Charles C. Huff
Milo
Amos Abbott Co. Woolen Mill Closes in Dexter
In Dexter Maine the Amos Abbott Co. shuts its woolen mill after 155 years of operation. The board voted to cease production due to reduced demand. The plant employed 150 workers at its peak but now has about 35 on layoff as the company ends production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Manpower Affairs Department
Maine
Ralph Nader
Maine Pulp and Paper Industry
Dexter, Maine
Amos Abbott Co
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Maine Woodsmen
Independent Woodcutters
James F. Smith
Associated Press
Patten
Paul Bunyan
Claire Bolduc
Wayne Birmingham
Association
Bowdoin College
APPLE
Lovejoy Orchards
Acton
Babcocks Home
Quaker State
Johnson
Briggs & Stratton
Ctorsee Holiday Sale
Ordovan “Bonneville
Reg. Price
O.E.M
SAVE
San VE
Orc
Onsire
Carton
UD Hs
Blacks Decker
Coalziny
Veready
Vantern
Bank Americard
Daly Bros
Bean
Frank
The
Lions Club
Dexter
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