Millinocket mill closure

Portland Press Herald:

"Maine's elected leaders say the Katahdin Paper mill in Millinocket will be closing its doors on or about Sept. 2. The mill previously announced a July 28 shutdown, but later said that date would be pushed back.

Maine's two U.S. senators, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins, said Tuesday they're working to see that assistance programs are in place for mill workers. Gov. John Baldacci said he's also working with mill owners to address energy costs.

Baldacci said mill owners are committed to re-starting the mill as soon as a new biomass gasification system is installed. He said the mill could then hire its employees back."