Rachel Estabrook, Portland Press Herald, Author at Bangor Daily News

Maine paper mill where 2 men died ignored broken alarm, fire hazard, OSHA says

by Rachel Estabrook, Portland Press Herald August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

OSHA alleges Woodland Pulp stored wood pulp, which is combustible, near hydrogen peroxide tanks, knowing it was a safety hazard.

Police and Courts

ICE grew its Maine staff 44% over the past year

by Rachel Estabrook, Portland Press Herald August 16, 2026August 17, 2026

Maine paper mill employees asked for safety monitors for decades. It took 2 deaths to get them.

by Rachel Estabrook, Portland Press Herald August 9, 2026August 9, 2026

All immigration stops will be recorded, Susan Collins says after meeting with ICE leader

by Rachel Estabrook, Portland Press Herald July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Police and Courts

Washington County paper mill deaths confirmed to be caused by hydrogen sulfide

by Rachel Estabrook, Portland Press Herald June 12, 2026June 18, 2026

Fire unfolded at business that has been part of Maine’s forest industry ‘since forever’

by Rachel Estabrook, Portland Press Herald and Emily Allen, Portland Press Herald May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

2 men died on the job, raising questions about safety in iconic Maine industry

by Rachel Estabrook, Portland Press Herald March 27, 2026March 27, 2026