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Newsworthy people and performances for Dec. 2, 2024
Updated: December 2, 2024A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
Updated: December 2, 2024
After growing its skincare business via social media, Portland startup is growing its product line
November 21, 2024With the help of TikTok, Marin Skincare has been building awareness of its lobster-derived lotions and lip treatments. Now the company is expanding its product line, with a holiday theme.
November 21, 2024
Tom’s of Maine says it will remedy mold, bacteria problems found by FDA at Sanford plant
Updated: November 21, 2024The company received an FDA warning citing violations that included the presence of bacteria and mold. Tom's said it has engaged water specialists to evaluate systems and is upgrading the plant.
Updated: November 21, 2024
Stop posting job descriptions. Sell the opportunity instead
Updated: November 22, 2024Guest columnist John Lewis of Synergy Workforce Solutions offers ideas about how employers can rethink the standard job description.
Updated: November 22, 2024
Biddeford-based Fiber Materials Inc. to be sold for $165M to NC defense contractor
November 18, 2024The prospective buyer is a global supplier of thermal protection systems and textiles for the aerospace, defense, medical and industrial markets. It has operations at seven U.S. sites, including Maine plants in North Monmouth and Winthrop.
November 18, 2024-
French maker of electric boat motors opens first US subsidiary in Portland
Updated: November 18, 2024Electric boat motors are becoming popular in Maine and beyond. Temo has partnered with marine dealers in the state, and now work is underway to expand and hire in Portland and Scarborough.
Updated: November 18, 2024
Bath Iron Works — a $2.5B economic driver — now tackling workforce challenges
November 15, 2024Bath Iron Works has doubled its investments in recruiting, training and retaining shipbuilders and is trying to overcome obstacles such as access to child care, transportation and housing.
November 15, 2024
With state pandemic relief funding, 48 Maine tech companies get a job-building boost
November 13, 2024From biofuel to genetic testing to boatbuilding, 48 technology-driven companies received a total of $7 million in state grants to create jobs and strengthen the innovation economy.
November 13, 2024Maine scrap metal company settles with EPA over pollution violations
November 13, 2024The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Grimmel Industries Inc. didn’t have the correct air emissions license for releasing certain chemicals at a Topsham scrap metal shredder.
November 13, 2024
Newsworthy people and performances for Nov. 18, 2024
Updated: November 18, 2024A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, professional services firms and health care institutions in Maine.
Updated: November 18, 2024-
Geiger names fifth-generation family member as its next president
Updated: November 13, 2024On Jan. 1, David Geiger, 36, will become the company's sixth president and fifth from the family. Jo-an Lantz will stay on as CEO.
Updated: November 13, 2024 
Avesta Housing CEO resigns, will take new leadership role at Hancock Lumber
November 12, 2024Rebecca Hatfield, who resigned as president and CEO of Avesta Housing effective Nov. 30, will take a leadership role created for her at Hancock Lumber.
November 12, 2024
Marine Patrol’s latest boat provides ‘safe and stable platform’
November 6, 2024Calvin Beal boats have long been popular with fishermen for the vessels' Downeast looks and handling. The design has also proven a safe and stable platform for patrol inspections.
November 6, 2024
Brunswick pet-health startup to be acquired by San Diego biotech
Updated: November 5, 2024PhytoSmart Inc., based at the TechPlace business incubator, will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Cellana Inc. after the deal, which does not require regulatory or shareholder approvals.
Updated: November 5, 2024
UMaine breaks ground on $82M ‘factory of the future’
October 30, 2024The 50,000-square-foot facility is designed as a digital manufacturing environment powered by high-performance computing and artificial intelligence.
October 30, 2024
Oyster company spins off eco-friendly packaging venture to reduce plastic waste
Updated: October 30, 2024Maine Ocean Farms in Freeport partnered with a manufacturer in Austria to create beechwood cellulose fiber packaging, durable enough to hold shellfish — and also compostable.
Updated: October 30, 2024
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