After paper mill closure, Millinocket, Maine bets on tourism and new industry

Millinocket, Maine, once thrived around Great Northern Paper Company, but the mill’s 2008 closure transformed the community. In Peter Santenello’s exploration, longtime residents recall lost jobs, stability and a shared way of life, while local businesses and tourism offer hope. As the town seeks new industry, its resilient residents remain determined to rebuild.

By TOI WORLD DESK