Letter to the editor: Paper straws are 'in' and we have idle mills in Maine. Opportunity?

Plastic straws are out – paper straws are in. Who knew they were such a huge business?

Don’t we have some paper mills lying idle, and don’t we have some skilled workers who would love to make paper straws?

I hope the state of Maine is not missing a boat!

Joan Barile

South Casco

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Letter to the editor: Paper straws are ‘in’ and we have idle mills in Maine. Opportunity?