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Technology

  • FetchDog.com fetches $4M

    The Mainebiz News Staff February 9, 2009

    FetchDog.com, a Portland pet supply and social networking website, has completed a $4 million round of financing.

    The Mainebiz News Staff February 9, 2009
  • E-mail switch prompts confusion

    The Mainebiz News Staff February 3, 2009

    Thousands of FairPoint customers lost access to e-mail in the first hours of the communication company's switch to a new database.

    The Mainebiz News Staff February 3, 2009
  • Hiring freeze imposed at JAX Labs

    Mainebiz News Staff January 30, 2009

    Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor announced a hiring freeze on Jan. 23.

    Mainebiz News Staff January 30, 2009
  • Fairchild reports $200M quarterly loss

    Mainebiz News Staff January 30, 2009

    Fairchild Semiconductor yesterday reported a drop in sales and a net loss in the millions in the fourth quarter of 2008.

    Mainebiz News Staff January 30, 2009
  • Report: Despite growth, Maine R&D still lags in some areas

    The Mainebiz News Staff January 29, 2009

    A new report says the state has made significant strides in its R&D sector, though it still lags behind national averages in key areas.

    The Mainebiz News Staff January 29, 2009
  • FairPoint plugs in | Communications firm targets economic development

    Carol Coultas January 26, 2009

    FairPoint Communications promised to drive economic development in Maine if it succeeded in its $2.7 billion bid to acquire Verizon’s landline operation.

    Carol Coultas January 26, 2009
  • Social media essential for HR pros | Social media provides essential tools for contemporary human resource professionals

    Mindy Favreau January 26, 2009

    Barbara Gabri doesn’t go a day without signing in to LinkedIn. Gabri is human resources director at Motivational Services Inc. in Augusta, which offer services for adults with mental illness.

    Mindy Favreau January 26, 2009
  • Cash flow problems lower FairPoint rating

    The Mainebiz News Staff January 22, 2009

    Fitch Ratings has lowered its outlook for FairPoint Communications Inc., citing higher-than-expected access line losses that have affected its cash flow and required more borrowing.

    The Mainebiz News Staff January 22, 2009
  • First Wind comes online

    The Mainebiz News Staff January 22, 2009

    The $60 million Stetson Wind project went online yesterday in northern Washington County. It is now New England's largest wind farm and makes Maine the region's leading wind power state.

    The Mainebiz News Staff January 22, 2009
  • Getting it right | Smart spending suggestions for the Obama bailout plan

    Matt Jacobson January 19, 2009

    The United States is about to go on a spending spree. Our new president is proposing a $775 billion stimulus package. To put that number in perspective, Maine’s share of the debt, based on population, would be about $4.2 billion.

    Matt Jacobson January 19, 2009
  • Fairchild scuttles relocation plan

    The Mainebiz News Staff January 15, 2009

    Fairchild Semiconductor will stay in its current location, foregoing plans to build a new, 90,000-square-foot office space in Scarborough.

    The Mainebiz News Staff January 15, 2009
  • FairPoint readies for switch

    Carol Coultas January 14, 2009

    FairPoint Communications is alerting business customers that there will be a delay in processing service requests as the North Carolina-based company completes its final phase of acquiring Verizon's landline operation.

    Carol Coultas January 14, 2009
  • JAX sued for infringement

    Mainebiz News Staff December 30, 2008

    A Japanese company that breeds mice for scientific research has sued competitor The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor for patent and trademark infringement.

    Mainebiz News Staff December 30, 2008
  • UK-based job board co. opens Portland office

    Whit Richardson December 23, 2008

    Whit Richardson December 23, 2008
  • Baldacci to propose R&D, transportation bonds

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 15, 2008

    Gov. John Baldacci plans to present to the Legislature a "significant" research and development bond package and a transportation bond, according to the Bangor Daily News.

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 15, 2008
  • JAX expansion halted

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 15, 2008

    The Jackson Laboratory's plans for a major expansion in Bar Harbor have been postponed because of the recession.

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 15, 2008

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Today's Poll

Do you curb your screen time while on vacation?
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Summer is a great time to disconnect, recharge and spend time outdoors with family and friends.

But with phones, tablets, laptops and iPads always within reach, it's not easy to unplug — even on vacation.

In a recent Mainebiz How To column, Ann Leamon and Nancy Marshall share how entrepreneurs balance ambition with burnout. Marshall and Leamon admit they’ve both felt the exhaustion that sets in when you're trying to meet “impossible deadlines or expectations.”

It’s a reminder that managing screen time isn’t just about discipline — it’s a form of self-care.