A total of 110 have been laid off since an explosion destroyed a pulp digester in April.
Androscoggin Mill
Posted inBusiness, Franklin
Jay mill to reduce workforce related to April explosion
Nearly 60 people will be laid off as a result of the April explosion that interrupted pulp manufacturing at the Androscoggin Mill.
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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
OSHA inspection at Jay paper mill continuing
A digester blew up at the Androscoggin Mill and caused significant damage to that area.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Sen. Collins tours Jay mill, thanks employees and receives update on explosion investigation
The Androscoggin Mill has hired a forensic team to help determine what caused a rupture in a pressure vessel April 15.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Loggers, truckers uncertain about future after Jay mill explosion
The loss of the pulp operation directly impacts between 254 to 382 logging/trucking jobs, the head of the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine said.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Jay paper mill restarts two paper machines a week after explosion
It is using pulp from other Pixelle Specialty Solutions mills and supplemental pulp to make paper goods.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Androscoggin Mill looks for outside sources of pulp to keep making paper in Jay
Blast wrecked the mill’s ability to make its own pulp, but it’s possible to haul it in from elsewhere and continue operations.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
My Dad’s Place reopens to give away 454 pizzas to boost community morale after Jay explosion
JAY — After the explosion at the Androscoggin Mill on April 15, Lynn and Matt Brennick, the owners of My Dad’s Place in North Jay, wanted to do something for the community. They decided to give away pizzas Friday and other businesses soon offered to help. Lynn said they had been closed since March 20 […]
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Verso employees, contractors leave Jay mill after gas leak
JAY — Four contractors at the Verso Androscoggin Mill were taken to a hospital and employees working on paper machines left the mill Wednesday morning after a valve was left open allowing chlorine dioxide gas to be released. Company spokeswoman Kathi Rowzie said the gas was detected by sensors and the four contractors were taken to the […]
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Former Jay selectperson remembered for community service
By Donna M. Perry, Sun Journal JAY — Former Selectperson Keith Cornelio was remembered Monday for his sense of humor, integrity and community service. Cornelio, 75, died Saturday at a Lewiston hospital surrounded by family. Select Board Chairman Terry Bergeron passed along the board’s condolences to Cornelio’s family at Monday night’s board meeting. Cornelio was in […]