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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.
Workforce development

Kittery shipyard forges partnership with UMaine

UMaine students will be able to work with shipyard experts on real-world science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects. The shipyard will benefit from collaborations with faculty while recruiting potential employees.
Banking & Finance

Camden National names executive to lead tech, AI strategy

Josh Nash will oversee the bank's enterprise technology strategy, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, business intelligence, data governance and digital transformation initiatives. 
Arts & Culture

Portland arts nonprofit Mechanics’ Hall beefs up fundraising efforts with hire

A Maine native and member of Portland's arts community, Caroline Routh most recently served as recruitment and engagement manager at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.
Nonprofits

Food insecurity on the rise in Maine, national report shows

Maine continues to have the highest child food insecurity rate in New England, according to the report. Rural communities also face significant challenges, with Washington County reporting the highest rate in New England.
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Higher education

Unity Environmental University donates 27-acre park to its former hometown

The Field of Dreams park was created in 1995 through the efforts of local philanthropist Bert Clifford and the Unity Foundation.
Agriculture

Feta accompli: Maine cheesemakers win regional awards

Six Maine producers earned top honors in the 2026 Northeast Gold Medal Cheese Competition.
Friday Food Insider

🔒Friday Food Insider: A Korean food truck adds to offerings at Old Port Square

K-Pop Kimbap began serving customers July 9 outside the Old Port Square Garage at 427 Fore St.
Business expansion

🔒Children’s House Montessori School buys Rockport building to add outdoor learning

Children’s House serves children ages 18 months to 9 years old in school-year and summer programs.
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Nonprofits

BangorHousing to offer home-based early learning for rural families

BangorHousing provides affordable housing for more than 440 low-and moderate-income families in Penobscot County. 
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.
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