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When Abbott had to ramp up COVID-19 tests, this contractor had to do the 'impossible'
Updated: July 27, 2020The Westbrook property was set up for retail distribution, not for manufacturing a critically need medical diagnostic device. And instead of a year or more for such jobs, Landry/French had two months.
Updated: July 27, 2020Maine beefs up COVID response with 4 more test sites and $5M for hospitals, communities
July 22, 2020The Department of Health and Human Services announced the addition of four "swab and send" testing sites, as well as a total of $5 million for expanded hospital capacity and local COVID-19 programs.
July 22, 2020
Despite pandemic, virtual cycling fundraiser comes up with $550K for lung health
July 21, 2020The Trek Across Maine, the largest fundraising event for the American Lung Association, had to find an alternate route after COVID-19 struck the state. This year's participants rode on their own, and shared the experience online.
July 21, 2020
Covetrus promotes internally for chief HR officer after adding other senior leaders
July 20, 2020Covetrus, the state's largest public company by revenues, continues to revamp its leadership team with the addition of a new chief human resources officer, chief product officer and board member.
July 20, 2020Maine unemployment rate continues to sink as state adds 19K jobs in June
July 17, 2020The private sector accounted for all of the growth, with gains in fields previously hard hit by the pandemic, such as hospitality, retail and health care.
July 17, 2020
Maine CDC investigates 3 new coronavirus outbreaks at Portland-area businesses
Updated: July 17, 2020The agency is investigating outbreaks at American Roots and Corsetti's restaurant, both in Westbrook, and at a Goodwill warehouse in Gorham, as well as a pending outbreak at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland.
Updated: July 17, 2020
Brunswick hospital system opposes rival's plan for Topsham surgery center
July 16, 2020Lewiston-based Central Maine Healthcare has applied for state approval to build a $14 million outpatient surgery a few miles from Midcoast-Parkview Health, which claims the center will siphon off patients and drive up costs.
July 16, 2020Maine-based cancer care practice expands to NH
July 15, 2020New England Cancer Specialists, which includes nearly half of the state's board-certified medical oncologists, has opened a branch in Portsmouth, its first outside Maine.
July 15, 2020
18 'swab and send' COVID test sites launch, backed by Maine health care businesses
Updated: July 15, 2020The test collection sites are opening across Maine, operated by a variety of health care organizations. Officials say the new sites will increase test access for residents as well as visitors.
Updated: July 15, 2020
Startups, downtown activity are now central to the central Maine economy
Updated: July 13, 2020Waterville alone has welcomed close to 20 new businesses downtown in the past few years, including technology startups and a business incubator. But growth isn't universal across the region.
Updated: July 13, 2020MaineHealth will buy power produced at 10 Maine solar farms
July 2, 2020With the 20-year agreement, the state's largest health care system said it expects to save at least $1 million a year.
July 2, 2020
Bates, Colby roll out fall semester plans; 85,000 COVID-19 tests planned
July 2, 2020Both colleges are preparing for the fall semester by staggering the arrival of students on campus, changing dining procedures and other precautions. Testing will be a component too, and Colby is planning an especially rigorous program.
July 2, 2020
Camden, Freeport try bringing people, business outdoors
July 2, 2020The towns of Camden and Freeport separately approved picnic tables and weekend street closures to expand outdoor retail and restaurant activities, in hopes of enticing patrons downtown.
July 2, 2020
UMaine System, JAX, ConvenientMD partner to provide COVID-19 testing
June 30, 2020Under the partnership, ConvenientMD will administer tests at each campus, gather samples and report results. JAX will conduct scientific PCR analysis of the samples, looking for molecular signatures from the virus that causes COVID-19.
June 30, 2020
Maine towns, cities share $9M to reimburse public health efforts against COVID-19
June 29, 2020The state has awarded grants to 96 cities and towns that will reimburse the cost of COVID-19 education, prevention and public health enforcement, particularly as summer visitors begin to arrive.
June 29, 2020Maine hospitals, doctors seek $120M in pandemic relief
June 25, 2020In a letter to Gov. Janet Mills, the Maine Hospital Association seeks $100 million while the Maine Medical Association wants $20 million.
June 25, 2020
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