Doug Mathieu, of Anson, is reflected in his rearview mirror in November as he makes the drive home from Jay with his friend and co-worker Matt Hinkley. It was the final commute for Mathieu and Hinkley, who have shared the ride for the past 10 years.

Doug Mathieu, right, says goodbye to his friend and co-worker Matt Hinkley in November at Hinkley’s home in Wilton. It was the final commute for Mathieu and Hinkley, who have shared the commute for the past 10 years.

Doug Mathieu comforts his wife, Sarah, in November after arriving at his home in Anson from his last shift the Androscoggin Mill in Jay. Mathieu worked 10 years at the mill.

Doug Mathieu comforts his wife, Sarah, in November after arriving from his last shift at the Androscoggin Mill in Jay.

Doug Mathieu talks about his future employment possibilities in November as his wife Sarah, right, listens at home after his last shift at the Androscoggin Mill in Jay.

Doug Mathieu moves product around the production floor Wednesday during his shift at Cousineau Wood Products in North Anson. He was laid off at the Androscoggin Mill in November and was offered work at Cousineau Wood Products a day later.

Doug Mathieu moves product around the production floor Wednesday during his shift at Cousineau Wood Products in North Anson.

The Androscoggin Mill, in Jay, filed for bankruptcy in February. It has laid off 300 workers since last fall.

Cindy Naaykens, who was laid off from the Androscoggin Mill in January, poses for a portrait at Kennebec Valley Community College, where she is a student, learning a new trade.