The $3.2 billion Westbrook based-company has veterinary office customers and a water testing distributor in Russia and isn’t answering questions about its business in the country.
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Accused stalker of Apple CEO agrees to stay away
The case goes back to late 2020 when Julie Lee Choi began emailing Tim Cook begging him to have sex with her.
Iowa to kill 1.5 million more hens, turkeys because of bird flu
It appears the infections are coming from migrating wild birds, the state veterinarian says.
U.S. consumers still confident, but outlook not rosy
Respondents cite higher prices – particularly on gas – and the war in Ukraine as the biggest factors.
Wall Street builds on gains as talks on Ukraine progress
The Russian invasion adds to lingering concerns about rising inflation and global economic growth.
Maine community colleges to boost training for much-needed welding skills
A new grant-funded mobile welding lab will be able to travel to the college system’s seven campuses to expand its instructional reach.
New Maine-based toothpaste brand aims to take on cancer
Believe Oral Care, founded by Harpswell resident Adam Hewison, is a nonprofit toothpaste company seeking to raise funds for cancer charities and research.
Lawmakers form caucus to support four U.S. public shipyards
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine said Friday the caucus would support the nation’s public shipyards, including Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery.
U.S. seeks new lithium sources as demand for batteries grows
Plumbago Mountain in western Maine is ‘a potentially significant new lithium resource,’ with a higher average lithium content than similar deposits around the world.
New Unity Raceway manager Joey Doyon trying to breathe life back into historic race track
Frankfort driver has big plans to revive historic racetrack, which has been dormant since 2017.