The Story Of A Paper Mill, Its Town And Its People

Many American towns that once relied on a now-shuttered paper mill, steel mill, or automobile assembly plant as the primary employer are still reeling. While it’s a situation that’s playing out all across the country, each town tells a different story and each is unique in its own way. This hour, a writer tells the story of one paper mill’s closure, the downfall of the town, and the human stories that were left behind.