For those curious

GoldenPenguin

So I didn't threadjack, here is what's going on:

The paper mill in my hometown is under lockdown, because a crazy guy who was fired recently went in & is holding the mill manager hostage. The Maine State Swat/Tactical team is there. My uncle (and probably 150 other people I know, as you don't live in my town without being somehow tied to the mill) is at work. They say everyone in the mill is safe - as the crazy shotgun man is in the administration building, but it's still worrisome.

The story & pictures are here: http://www.sunjournal.com/news/franklin/2012/03/14/developing-standoff-jay-paper-mill/1168230

cu97tiger

T & P for your uncle and all the rest of the workers!

audrewuh

That sh!t cray! I hope your uncle's okay! Praying for them.

LoveBug82510

OMG That's crazy.  T&P for your uncle and all those in the mill...

[Deleted User]

Oh wow! Scary.  I hope everyone makes it out safe.  T&Ps.

HULU

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_for-those-curious?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:205077cb-4221-4bae-a8c0-f21eba398ba3Post:7c2f9f9b-6baa-47de-a1d0-7e44cbc59c6c">Re: For those curious</a>:
[QUOTE]Ugh, why do fired people go nuts?
Posted by LivLeighton[/QUOTE]

<div>I know, right? When those 3 bullets came through our storefront window, the first thing I thought about was one of our kukoo former employees who got fired for acting absolutely crazy.</div><div>
</div><div>T&P for your uncle and his co-workers, Bri!</div>

HULU

Just read the article (and noticed that my previous post has been eaten by TK), but seriously???

"The mill was in lock-down mode but work was continuing."

I'm sorry WHAT? 

Peaseblossom55

wow this is scary I hope your uncle and everyone there is ok.

GoldenPenguin

Latest is that the gunman let the manager go, but the mill is still on lockdown.

As for continuing work - it's a huge production mill. Unless the guy was ON the floor, shooting, I don't think it would be feasable for them to shut down work. They've already lost millions of dollars today because they weren't able to get the logging trucks in.

There is some updated information here, along with some other pictures, including the full logging trucks just sitting on the road, waiting to get in.

http://www.sunjournal.com/news/franklin/2012/03/14/update-hostage-released-verso-mill-incident-jay-st/1168230

ravenray

Oh wow.  I will be praying!