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.
Higher education

University of Maine System adds new trustees

Christopher Gordon, Richard Rosen, Blake Shepherd and Matthew Webber participated in their first meeting this month as members of the board of trustees. Emily Cain starts a second term.
Retail & Food Service

🔒Freeport’s Polo Ralph Lauren Outlet slated for closure

Freeport's business development director said the town has begun showing the space at 76 Main St. to prospective tenants, though no lease has yet been signed.
Climate change

Hannaford to study climate risks at two Portland-area stores

The Scarborough-based grocery chain is teaming with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute to onduct climate vulnerability assessments at Hannaford stores in Portland and South Portland.
Banking & Finance

🔒Longtime leader of Bangor Savings Bank to step down at end of August

Bangor Savings Bank President and CEO Bob Montgomery-Rice will retire on Aug. 31.
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Executive moves

Portland accounting firm Albin, Randall & Bennett names two principals

Matthew Marcoullier and Samantha Pedersen have held leadership roles supporting clients across Maine and New England.
Executive moves

Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative appoints 7 new board members

The Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative was created in 2013 and is funded by lobster harvesters, dealers and processors to market Maine lobster and expand the demand for lobster. 
Friday Food Insider

🔒Friday Food Insider: South Portland ice cream business goes solar

For Willard Scoops owner David Bass-Clark, the project is part of an effort to build a small business around long-term sustainability.
Business expansion

🔒Chick-fil-A spreading its wings to Biddeford

The Atlanta-based company told Mainebiz in an email on Tuesday that the company will share an opening date at the end of the year.
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Retail & Food Service

Former 7-Eleven store in South Portland listed at $650K

The store, located at 684 Main St. in a busy retail and restaurant area, comes as its Japan-based parent company seeks to reposition its retail network.
Retail & Food Service

Dining diary: The year so far in Maine food and drink headlines

Mainebiz looks back at some of the biggest food and dining stories from the first half of the year.
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