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.
"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.
Users can ask questions, and the AI-generated itineraries will include maps, suggested stops, travel distances and curated images to help visitors organize trips.
Tootie’s Tempeh, based in the Pepperell Mill, produces tempeh, a fermented soybean product, launched commercially in November 2022 after two years of development.
Students who complete an associate's degree at participating colleges can transfer credits towards a Unity bachelor's and applied bachelor's degree programs.
Erica Young joins the Maine utility after more than 25 years in the energy sector, with experience in operations, regulatory affairs and corporate strategy.