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Adopets, Inc. specializes in providing a software platform that enhances the pet adoption process by connecting shelters and rescues with potential adopters. Established in 2016 and based in South Portland, Maine, the company offers tools that allow users to search for adoptable pets, including various animals such as dogs, cats, and more. The platform simplifies the management of pet adoptions, enabling users to submit applications directly through the site. Adopets aims to ensure that every adoptable animal has the opportunity to find a loving home while supporting shelters in their mission to care for animals.

STOKES-all natural, non-chemical firestarter made with recycled pulp, wax and sustainably harvested wood sawdust. Use with wood/charcoal. STOKES is an all natural firestarter-made with no chemicals and only recycled pulp, wax and sawdust from sustainably harvested trees. I started making these firestarters as holiday gifts with lint from dryer, egg cartons and candle stubs when I was 11.They evolved into a product that is now in over 300 stores in 8 states. Retailers include Whole Foods, Market Basket, Stop and Shop, and Shaws. STOKES work! With one match. Currently manufactured in Natick in partnership with Charles River Indust.

Dreamland Technology is a media company founded in France in 2012, later relocating to Portland, Maine, in 2013. The company focuses on media production and post-production services, catering to various projects including photography, media design, and interactive film exhibits. Dreamland Technology also operates a specialized unit, Memory Lane Therapeutics, which is dedicated to researching and developing non-pharmaceutical, media-based therapies for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Its primary offering, Memory-Lane.Tv, is a subscription service designed to deliver therapeutic and entertaining content to both institutional settings and family residences. The unit operates under the fiscal sponsorship of the Community Television Network, a historical partner in its mission.

Wisr is a collaborative learning platform based in Falmouth, Maine, that focuses on social learning through daily quiz questions. The website engages users by utilizing various communication channels, including Twitter, chat, SMS, and email, to enhance the learning experience. By fostering an interactive environment, Wisr aims to promote knowledge sharing and community engagement among its users.

Cerahelix, Inc. is a company based in Orono, Maine, that specializes in the design and manufacture of ceramic membrane filters for a variety of applications, including water purification, resource recycling, and biomass processing. Founded in 2011, Cerahelix develops bio-derived products utilizing patented DNA template technology to create sub-nanometer pores in ceramic membranes. This innovative approach allows for the effective filtration of minute particles, enabling the separation of salts, metal ions, and other impurities at the molecular level. The company offers a range of products, including single-channel elements for laboratory and small pilot studies, multi-channel elements for commercial applications, and filter element housings. Additionally, Cerahelix provides laboratory test systems for research and development purposes. Its products serve multiple industries, including food and beverage, mining, pharmaceuticals, and waste-to-energy.