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Local students learn from scientists on Maine Bioscience Day
PORTLAND (WGME) – Wednesday is Maine Bioscience Day, and thousands of sixth-grade students across the state learned...
Maine’s GDP, R&D spending both on the rise, but labor is a serious concern, report says
A benchmark report says Maine’s gross domestic product and research and development spending are on the rise....
UMaine teams with MIT, Harvard, other schools to launch hub for science innovation
The University of Maine and seven other New England universities are launching a partnership that could speed...
Governor Mills Announces $7 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants for Maine Technology Companies
Augusta, MAINE — Governor Janet Mills today announced $7 million in grant awards from her Maine Jobs &...
Maine passes $25M research and development bond
A $25 million research and development bond proposal passed in Maine’s Tuesday election. Read more
Brunswick pet-health startup to be acquired by San Diego biotech
Brunswick-based PhytoSmart Inc., which makes an algae-derived “superfood” for pets, plans to join forces with Cellana Inc.,...
South Portland startup ElleVet Sciences elevates chief financial officer to CEO role
ElleVet Sciences, a South Portland animal health startup specializing in cannabis-based products, has promoted Haley Israelson to...
Jackson Lab partners with ‘animal housing’ firm on AI cage-monitoring system
The Jackson Laboratory, a nonprofit biomedical research institution in Bar Harbor, has developed a high-tech system for...
On the Record: MTI’s Brian Whitney aims to promote inclusive entrepreneurship, update strategic plan
Since the Maine Technology Institute was founded by the Maine Legislature 25 years ago, the nonprofit has...
A year after major restructuring, Puritan Medical Products is hiring again
In 2020, Puritan Medical Products Co. was tapped by the federal government as the primary manufacturer of...