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A Maine Town, Once Dependent on a Paper Mill, Tries to Move On

A Maine Town, Once Dependent on a Paper Mill, Tries to Move On
NYT Business Sunday 09 August 2026, 09:00 UTC By Stacey Freed and Ryan David Brown 1 min read
Key Points

When the Madison Paper Industries plant closed in 2016, no one was surprised. Paper sales had been declining.

When the Madison Paper Industries plant closed in 2016, no one was surprised. Paper sales had been declining. [Image text:] IMBERHP TIMBE DAM AHEAD KEEP BACK
Maine Town (LOCATION) the Madison Paper Industries (ORG)
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