Students begin Mechanized Logging Operations Program
STRATTON – Fifteen students have begun classes in the Mechanized Logging Operations Program (MLOP), which launched its latest three-month hands-on training course June 24 in the woods of Western Maine. Students enrolled in the community college training...Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine welcomes Patty Cormier as new Director of Maine Forest Service
AUGUSTA – The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine today welcomed the news that veteran District Forester Patty Cormier of Farmington has been named the new Director of the Maine Forest Service. Cormier, who has more than 30 years of experience as a...Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine holds 24th Annual Meeting Friday, April 26
OXFORD – The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine held its 24th Annual Meeting Friday, April 26, raising $51,866 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Maine and presenting awards to businesses, individuals, and legislators from across Maine for their...Maine Logger and Log Trucker Employment Availability and Wage Analysis Report Released
AUGUSTA – Maine is facing a shortage of loggers and log truckers that will grow and could hinder the growth of the $8.5 billion forest products industry in the state if wage growth does not occur, an occupational analysis released today concludes. The employment...Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine issues statement on closure of Ashland biomass facility
AUGUSTA – The Professional Logging Contractors of Maine (PLC) issued a statement today expressing disappointment at news that the ReEnergy Ashland biomass electric facility will be closing, but optimism for the future of biomass energy in Maine. The 39 megawatt...Mechanized Logging Operations Program Recruiting Students for Summer 2019
STRATTON – Recruiting is now underway for students in the Mechanized Logging Operations Program (MLOP), which is beginning its next class June 24 in the woods of Western Maine. Students enrolled in the post-secondary training program will spend weeks harvesting...ALC “As We See It” We the People
By Danny Dructor “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our...Professional Logging Contractors of Maine raises more than $122,000 for Log A Load for Maine Kids in 2018
The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine raised $122,500 in 2018 for Log A Load for Maine Kids to benefit Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hospitals in Maine. Fund-raising for the effort continued through the end of December, with final donations from PLC...Wood Supply Research Institute (WSRI) completes national study on Certified Master Logger Programs
HEMPHILL, TX – The nonprofit Wood Supply Research Institute (WSRI) has completed a six-month national study on the value of Certified Master Logger Programs, finding they have real worth to loggers and forest industry stakeholders, but face challenges achieving the...Join PLC of Maine
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