Irving Mill Closing

NASHVILLE PLANTATION, Maine -- Irving Forest Product's Pinkham Saw Mill in Aroostook County is being permanently closed, resulting in the loss of 64 jobs.

Irving spokeswoman Mary Keith said workers were briefed Tuesday on plans to close the mill on Aug. 25. The company cited the ongoing slump in home construction as well as a 97 percent increase in fuel costs and a 40 percent increase in transportation costs since 2000.

The company said a fire that destroyed part of the mill on Monday accelerated the timetable. Irving hopes some workers will take jobs at the company's other operations in Maine. more ....

MTW Portland