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Jackson Lab CEO to leave in January
December 1, 2010Eight months after announcing his intention to step down as head of The Jackson Laboratory, Richard Woychik on Tuesday said he will leave the post in January to take a job with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
December 1, 2010Judge approves Pike, Idexx agreement
November 23, 2010A judge yesterday approved a settlement agreement between Pike Industries and Idexx that will allow the construction company to continue operating its Westbrook quarry, with limitations.
November 23, 2010UMaine to build unique fish lab
November 8, 2010The University of Maine next year will begin building an aquaculture research facility that will be the only laboratory of its kind in the country.
November 8, 2010Portland food testing co. acquired
August 31, 2010EnviroLogix Inc., a company in Portland that tests food products and pet food ingredients, has been acquired by a Connecticut firm.
August 31, 2010Pike, Idexx reach agreement
August 20, 2010A pitched battle over Pike Industries' blasting operations at a quarry near the Five Star Industrial Park in Westbrook may end with a compromise reached out of court.
August 20, 2010UMaine, Waterville co. win packaging patent
July 2, 2010The University of Maine and a Waterville-based technology company have received a patent for a food packaging technology that could help boost paper companies.
July 2, 2010Jackson Lab expansion protested in Fla.
June 24, 2010The Jackson Laboratory's plans to build a genetic research facility near Naples, Fla., with at least $50 million in state aid has roused the criticism of Florida residents who believe the state should instead support local businesses.
June 24, 2010
Seed grant boosts Trillium Diagnostics
June 17, 2010A statewide economic development grant is helping a small Bangor biotechnology firm bolster its presence here and abroad.
June 17, 2010Biotech firm Artel expands into Germany
June 8, 2010Biotechnology company Artel has seen strong growth for its liquid handling quality assurance products worldwide and hopes its new sales and distribution office in Freiburg, Germany, will generate more revenue.
June 8, 2010Westbrook zoning changes advance
May 3, 2010Westbrook City Councilors yesterday approved a task force's recommendation to rezone the Five Star Industrial Park -- the site of tensions between Idexx Laboratories and Pike Industries -- as a manufacturing district.
May 3, 2010Panel agrees on Pike-Idexx compromise
April 29, 2010A Westbrook steering committee has drafted a compromise between Pike Industries and Idexx Laboratories to try and end a long-standing dispute between the two companies.
April 29, 2010
Healthy increases | Growing worldwide demand makes the biotech industry Maine's export darling
April 19, 2010In March, Joe Chandler, owner of Maine Biotechnology Services Inc.
April 19, 2010Grant to fund jobs at MDI biolab
April 8, 2010Thanks to a $1.6 million grant from the Department of Defense, the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory plans to expand its research on limb regeneration and add up to 50 new positions.
April 8, 2010Idexx expansion hinges on 'proper zoning'
April 6, 2010The CEO of Idexx Laboratories says he is "optimistic" the city of Westbrook will approve zoning changes that will be favorable to his firm's plans for a $50 million expansion of its corporate headquarters at Five Star Industrial Park, which will c
April 6, 2010Idexx announces $50M Westbrook expansion
April 6, 2010Idexx Laboratories has announced plans for a $50 million expansion of its corporate headquarters in Westbrook, which would support 500 new jobs.
April 6, 2010Jackson Lab CEO stepping down
March 24, 2010Richard Woychik announced yesterday he is stepping down as president and CEO of The Jackson Laboratory after eight years.
March 24, 2010
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