Inside Maine’s Forgotten Company Town

Summary by Krater

Peter Santenello visits Millinocket, Maine, a former paper mill town that shut down in 2008, and explores its current state and history with local residents.

From the video

Answers: What is Millinocket, Maine like today after the paper mill shut down?

• Millinocket history
• Paper industry impact on Maine
• Town decline and recreation economy
• Local interviews and community life

What it concludes

• Millinocket was built and shaped entirely by the paper industry until the mill shut down in 2008, causing a population decline and economic shift.
• The town has transitioned from an industrial paper economy into a recreation and tourism-focused community while retaining a strong sense of local family and history.
• Despite the loss of high-paying mill jobs, residents and local businesses are working to keep community spirit alive and attract new remote workers and visitors.