For the Vassalboro community, the Olde Mill Place is more than just a building it’s their community center where events big and small bring them together. The mill was bought in 2010 by Ray Breton and through his hard work, it quickly became an important space for all members of the community. When a violent […]
Blog
Congratulations Rod Wiles!
February 15, 2018HLC is proud to announce and congratulate Rod Wiles on his newly elected position of Chairperson-Elect on the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association executive committee. Rod has been with Hammond Lumber Company for 31 years and we are very proud of all that he has accomplished. After his term as Chairperson-Elect, Rod will take over as Chairperson of […]
Urban Mountain Bike Course Fundraiser to Benefit American Woolen Mill in Vassalboro
February 13, 2018Posted by: Brandon Doyen Urban Mountain Bike Course Fundraiser to Benefit American Woolen Mill in Vassalboro Save the Mill VASSALBORO, Maine (WABI) – If you’ve ever wanted to ride a mountain bike through an out-of-commission, and possibly haunted mill, you’re in luck. There’s an urban mountain bike course at the old American Woolen Mill in Vassalboro […]
5 Signs It Is Time For a Remodeling Project
February 8, 2018Posted by: Kacey Bradley Sometimes, it’s obvious that a remodel is in order, while, in other cases, you have to look closely to find your sign. Either way, it’s up to pros like you to point out flaws and present ways in which to fix them. Of course, everyone can use a little help from […]
Sixty-Five And Still Growing
February 7, 2018Sixty-Five And Still Growing Employee opportunity equals success for Hammond Lumber Hammond Lumber Company is celebrating its 65th birthday after enjoying the most successful year in its history. The Maine family business that began in 1953 as a tiny sawmill in Belgrade is now one of the largest independent building suppliers in New England, and […]
2017 New England Training Tour
January 16, 201854 People, 9 stops, 2 days, 1 GREAT Trip! Hammond Lumber Company’s commitment to training truly extended beyond borders this year, with an organized trip of 54 employees who on average have been with the company fewer than 2 years plus a hand full of veterans with more years’ experience. This trip allowed our newer […]
Stick Built vs. Modular: Know the Difference
January 16, 2018Mike Ware Hammond Lumber Company Home Planning Center, Drafting and Estimating Years with Hammond Lumber Company: Since April, 2015 Years in Industry: 25+ Experience in the Industry During my career in the Residential Construction field, I have had many different roles, Carpenter, Lead Carpenter, Project Manager, Estimator, and now Residential Home Designer. While working in […]
Inaugural “Villages of Light” Celebration in Damariscotta and Newcastle
December 8, 2017Hammond Lumber Company was proud to help support the first-ever “Villages of Light” celebration that took place in Damariscotta and Newcastle on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. The event was the culmination of five months of work by a small committee of community members with the goal of bringing more holiday spirit to the Twin […]
Festool Demo Days
December 8, 2017Contractors and tool enthusiasts joined our Festool sales representative as he demonstrated multiple Festool products at four of our stores recently. These demos took place in the stores where Festool is stocked: Bangor, Belgrade, Brunswick, and Portland. Several sanders were shown, including the new cordless sanders, the TS 55 Track Saw, the Kapex sliding compound miter saw, and the […]
Walk for Hope
December 7, 2017Posted by: MaineGeneral Health Walk for Hope Spotlight: Hammond Lumber Company Hammond Lumber Company is a family owned and operated business with 13 locations across the state including their flagship store along the shores of Messalonskee Lake in Belgrade. This is a company that prides itself on safe, local lumber and building material […]