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40 Under 40: Leah Graham explores complex questions in cancer treatment
Updated: October 7, 2024In her role at the Jackson Laboratory, Leah Graham is exploring how genomics can help determine the best treatments for people with cancer.
Updated: October 7, 2024
Maine's $2.3B life sciences sector is outpacing industry’s regional, nationwide job growth
Updated: October 2, 2024A new report shows life sciences companies in Maine expanded their workforces by 31% between 2018 and 2023, and the sector now employs nearly 10,000 workers statewide.
Updated: October 2, 2024
FocusMaine created 1,200 jobs, $262M in revenue over 5 years, report says
September 30, 2024FocusMaine is now focused on ramping up its work to increase collaboration in each industry.
September 30, 2024
FAME financing for Maine optics company may help retain, create jobs
September 27, 2024The $1 million loan will help with construction costs at the Portland facility, where operations and equipment are expected to move from a site in Arizona.
September 27, 2024
Above the high seas, the HighSeas mansion of Jackson Lab will be getting some TLC
Updated: September 5, 2024HighSeas is a hub of educational activity and serves as a residence for visiting students and faculty from around the world. But constant exposure to salt air and moisture has taken a toll on the historic mansion.
Updated: September 5, 2024
FocusMaine adds state economist and former Good Shepherd president to board
September 4, 2024FocusMaine added Kristen Miale, the former president of the Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, and Amanda Rector, the state economist for Maine, to its board.
September 4, 2024
From fungi to robots, construction industry explores innovations for building Maine homes
August 28, 2024The construction industry has a lot of interesting developments that balance sustainability with affordability.
August 28, 2024
From food to flip-flops, Bigelow Lab’s $7M collaboration will study uses for sea algae
August 23, 2024Algae-based products and services are part of a rapidly expanding “blue economy” that can provide opportunities for socially conscious startups.
August 23, 2024
Bar Harbor approves Jackson Lab’s $33M expansion for rare disease research
August 22, 2024The expansion would mean 95 new hires. Referring to the area’s housing crunch, a local resident asked, “Where are these people going to live?”
August 22, 2024
FocusMaine hires finance, grants and administration manager
August 19, 2024FocusMaine, a private-sector initiative to create jobs in agriculture, aquaculture and biopharmaceuticals, has hired Joanna Benoit as its new finance, grants, and administration manager.
August 19, 2024
With $19.4M in new funding, Maine biomed research network will prepare future scientists
August 14, 2024The network, led by MDI Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor, has already provided more than 2,600 Maine students with hands-on biomedical research experience over the past two decades.
August 14, 2024
14 fast-growing Maine companies make this year's Inc. 5000 list
Updated: August 14, 2024A Portland-based cybersecurity firm made its debut on Inc. magazine's ranking of the country's fastest-growing companies, while the top rank in Maine goes to a repeat performer.
Updated: August 14, 2024IDEXX misses on Q2 earnings, scales back full-year outlook
August 6, 2024The Westbrook-based maker of veterinary diagnostics and software has surpassed consensus earnings per share estimates three times over the last four quarters.
August 6, 2024
State Chamber urges voters to support ballot question to fund Maine's R&D investment
Updated: July 23, 2024The Chamber said the Nov. 5 ballot measure would pave the way for would investment in the state’s biotech, composites and advanced materials sectors, as well as legacy farming, fishing and forestry industries.
Updated: July 23, 2024
Orono startup gets $1M grant for development of ocean-friendly packaging
Updated: June 21, 2024Paramount Planet Product plans to start manufacturing ocean-compostable, fish-friendly single-use packaging by 2026, starting with butter dishes and condiment cups used by restaurants.
Updated: June 21, 2024
Covetrus lays off some employees in restructuring
Updated: June 14, 2024While the Portland-based animal health company declined to say how many positions were eliminated and why, some employees took to LinkedIn to comment on the decision.
Updated: June 14, 2024
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