Alexis Wells

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Alexis joined Mainebiz in September 2022 after getting her start in journalism at Mainely Media, covering Scarborough, South Portland and Cape Elizabeth news. At Mainebiz, she writes on all things foodie, from ice cream to seafood, for the Friday Food Insider; she also covers health care, cannabis and new hires and promotions, and is a member of the Mainebiz social media team. In 2023, she was recognized as a “Rising Star” by the Alliance of Area Business Publishers. The Saco resident earned her degree in English from the University of Southern Maine. In her free time, Alexis likes to travel, hike, read and walk on the beach.
Friday Food Insider

🔒Friday Food Insider: Renovated Bristol barn becomes farm-driven restaurant

The Rooting Pig reopened Thursday along with the Broad Arrow Farm Market, which both closed for renovations in 2024.
Executive moves

Biddeford native Ryan Fecteau will lead city’s housing authority

Ryan Fecteau succeeds Diane Small, who has served as the Biddeford Housing Authority's interim executive director since April.
Downtown revitalization

Portland gets $2M to test safety upgrades on ‘high-crash’ corridor

The federally funded project will test traffic safety improvements along a high-crash section of Brighton Avenue, with construction expected to begin in 2027.
Retail & Food Service

Two established Portland businesses expanding with downtown moves

The additions bring a restaurant and listening bar as well as a longtime martial arts school to the nine-story office and retail building owned by Reveler Development.
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Agriculture

KVCC program trains next generation of Maine loggers

The program was created in 2017 through a partnership between the Maine Community College System, the logging contractors group and industry partners.
Executive moves

Camden outdoor education nonprofit hires development director

Joanna Benoit brings more than a decade of experience in development, grants management and mission-driven leadership.
Infrastructure

Three Maine communities pilot street safety upgrades

The projects iare part of the Vision Zero Greater Portland initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2045.
Retail & Food Service

🔒10 Maine restaurants earn Wine Spectator honors

More than 4,000 restaurants were recognized by the trade publication his year, representing all 50 states and 87 countries and territories.
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Housing

Portland seeks partners to run winter warming shelters

The proposed shelter would provide overnight refuge during the coldest months of the year and is expected to accommodate between 50 and 100 people each night.
Friday Food Insider

🔒Friday Food Insider: Scarborough’s Café Luna will move to the Downs

Cafe Luna will remain open until the move to the Downs. A moving date has not been set.
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