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Saco innovation center is ready for market test of virus-fighting UV sanitation machine
January 11, 2021In lab tests, the machine received near 100% validation that it would kill the coronavirus, said co-developer Kevin Roche. Potential markets could be medical facilities, large employers, hospitality businesses and schools.
January 11, 2021
AARP Maine eyes expanded broadband, worker-savings legislation
January 7, 2021Over 235,000 Mainers have no access to a retirement savings program through their employer. Legislation would provide a savings option for these workers through a public-private partnership.
January 7, 2021
2021 forecast for Maine's health care industry: An embattled system faces more battles
Updated: January 11, 2021Maine's hospitals, clinics and other health care organizations have been ground zero of the pandemic. Even with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and the widespread adoption of remote technology, the industry will be hard pressed in 2021.
Updated: January 11, 2021
BerryDunn merges with Conn. firm to expand health care offerings, geographic footprint
January 5, 2021Already Maine's largest accounting firm, with more than $100 million in 2019 revenue, BerryDunn will employ nearly 550 people in more than 30 states after the merger with VantagePoint.
January 5, 2021
Franklin Memorial Hospital turning tree blight into opportunity
January 5, 2021A stand of red pines on 20 acres at the Farmington hospital was supposed to be harvested when they were planted decades ago, but that never happened and now they have to be removed for safety reasons.
January 5, 2021
'Brighter days in 2021': New Year's resolutions from 12 Maine nonprofit leaders
Updated: January 5, 2021Leaders of a dozen Maine nonprofit organizations share their 2021 goals and aspirations with Mainebiz.
Updated: January 5, 2021Maine awards $5.1M in emergency relief to 53 health care organizations
December 31, 2020The funding went to hospitals, nursing homes and other organizations that serve MaineCare beneficiaries and were ineligible for previous economic recovery grants.
December 31, 2020
JAX’s 2020 funding haul exceeds $100M
Updated: December 30, 2020Projects ranged from coronavirus infection and development of “humanized mice” to mammalian aging and sending genetically engineered “Mighty Mice” to space to study muscle and bone loss.
Updated: December 30, 2020
Q&A: Portland’s Gray Optics sees demand for precision components in COVID-19 tests
Updated: December 29, 2020This year, the firm saw a surge in demand from manufacturers of COVID-19 “point-of-care” tests. Faced with aggressive product development schedules, the company doubled its staff and is planning for continued growth in 2021.
Updated: December 29, 2020Maine buying its fourth order of COVID-19 vaccine, but less than originally estimated
December 24, 2020With the newest allotment, Maine will have enough vaccine to inoculate 65,000 people. The doses are initially going to frontline health care workers and long-term care patients.
December 24, 2020UMaine plans student return to campus next month, despite statewide surge in COVID cases
December 24, 2020During the fall semester, the system conducted nearly 40,000 asymptomatic PCR tests for COVID-19. Expanded spring testing will be supported in part by $8.15 million in federal CARES Act funds.
December 24, 2020
ConvenientMD continues Maine expansion with opening of Ellsworth clinic
December 23, 2020The new walk-in urgent care center will be the company's sixth branch in Maine since coming to the state in 2017. ConvenientMD also operates in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, with a total of two dozen clinics.
December 23, 2020
Penobscot Valley Hospital emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Updated: December 21, 2020As a result of a nearby mill closing and other factors, the 25-bed facility in Lincoln had struggled financially for several years before seeking bankruptcy protection in January 2019.
Updated: December 21, 2020
Pen Bay Medical Center opens $16M health center in Rockport
Updated: December 16, 2020Before the center opened, PBMC’s primary care practices were scattered across several locations off campus. The hospital says the center will improve health care delivery by making it easier for physicians and staff to collaborate.
Updated: December 16, 2020
Q&A: Life science entrepreneur chooses ME over MA for affordability, lifestyle
Updated: December 15, 2020In Saco, a product design consultant found the right type of space that was more affordable than Boston. The consultancy is up and running; plans include adding production-level manufacturing equipment and employees.
Updated: December 15, 2020
Central Maine Growth Council names 'Developer of the Year'
December 14, 2020The economic development organization gave its annual prize to the co-owner of a business that has opened four locations across central Maine in the past 16 years.
December 14, 2020
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