Alexis Wells

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.

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The Photo Kitchen features a fully functional kitchen designed for food photography, video shoots and content creation.

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"I am doing everything that I can to keep the business open," owner Jim MacNeill told Mainebiz in a phone interview this week, adding that the diner is open and ready for the tourist season.

Maine Community Bank insider to lead commercial banking division

Matt Early, senior vice president and director of commercial banking, has been named as chief commercial officer.

Portland nonprofit coping with tragic loss names new leader

Abigail Spadone succeeds longtime executive director Mary Haynes-Rodgers, who is retiring after 18 years leading the organization.
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Housing authority’s new deputy looks forward to working more directly with tenants

Mark Wiesendanger most recently worked at MaineHousing, where he helped finance affordable housing developments across the state.

Maine Office of Tourism to offer personalized trip planning via digital platform

Users can ask questions, and the AI-generated itineraries will include maps, suggested stops, travel distances and curated images to help visitors organize trips.

🔒Friday Food Insider: An inside look at a Biddeford tempeh maker

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Yarmouth town manager will become director of Maine Redevelopment Land Bank

Scott LaFlamme will succeed Tuck O'Brien as executive director of the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority.
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Unity Environmental University looks to bolster enrollment with expanded transfer network

Students who complete an associate's degree at participating colleges can transfer credits towards a Unity bachelor's and applied bachelor's degree programs.

🔒New president takes reins at Versant Power

Erica Young joins the Maine utility after more than 25 years in the energy sector, with experience in operations, regulatory affairs and corporate strategy.
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