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Trump administration will release more than $20M in withheld education funds to Maine
The administration announced last week that it was releasing a portion of the education funding. Sen. Susan...
Susan Collins’ tightrope walk continues in the fight over medical research
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins drew President Donald Trump’s ire last week in a departure from the unusual...
Growing biotech startup is establishing itself in a niche market
Abiotech startup that’s developing tests for certain respiratory diseases recently found a good spot to set up...
Outstanding Women in Business: Katie Richards tackles ‘forever’ chemicals with Maine’s first testing lab
Katie Richards identified a critical gap in Maine’s ability to respond to PFAS contamination. With no in-state...
UNE realigns research and innovation enterprise to strengthen academic and entrepreneurial impact
As rapid advances in technology, emerging planetary health concerns, and shifting economic needs reshape Maine, New England,...
Jackson Lab looks to adapt to proposed cuts in NIH funding
Biomedical research momentum and even the ability to cultivate the next generation of researchers are at risk...
How Maine is becoming national leader in medical innovation
Reading the news, it is easy to get pessimistic about the Maine economy. From our state’s labor...
$2M donation funds Bar Harbor bio lab’s first permanent faculty position
An anonymous donation of $2 million allows Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, a nonprofit hub for the...
UMaine developing low-cost sensor for rapid PFAS detection
University of Maine researchers are creating a low-cost PFAS testing tool for farmers that delivers faster results...
Portland digital health startup taps industry veteran as CEO
Adozen years after Brian Harris and Owen McCarthy founded MedRhythms, the Portland-based digital health startup has tapped...