The ghost of Bucksport’s paper mill looms over new funding challenges

The ghost of Bucksport’s paper mill looms over new funding challenges

The “honeymoon cabin” Donald Jewett and Kristina Ryberg built overlooking Bucksport’s Thurston Pond represents their life together — and years of hard work. The property is one of three the couple own in town, along with 40 acres next door where they once ran a cabin rental business, and a home. Though their retirement savings are limited from years of self-employment, Jewett, 71, a logger, and Ryberg, 62, a former teacher, have been able to pay…