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Alexis Wells

Portland

Digital Editor at Mainebiz

Mainebiz Staff Writer Follow for updates Email: [email protected]

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  • 3 weeks ago | mainebiz.biz | Alexis Wells

    The Island Institute, a Rockland nonprofit that works to sustain Maine’s island and coastal communities, has hired three new leadership appointments across operations, policy and philanthropy. Photo / Courtesy Island Institute Peter Rand Peter Rand has been named chief operating officer after nearly seven years at Island Institute, where he has most recently been chief financial officer.

  • 3 weeks ago | mainebiz.biz | Alexis Wells

    Kelp, a new boutique gift shop that offers everything from fun cards to home decor and clothing, has opened its doors in Old Orchard Beach. The boutique, at 37 Old Orchard St., is owned and operated by the owners of Cafe 64, a coffee shop offering pastries, breakfast, lunch, acai bowls and coffee. The two retail spaces are connected, allowing customers to wander between the two.

  • 3 weeks ago | mainebiz.biz | Alexis Wells

    FocusMaine, a private-sector organization working to create jobs in the food economy and bioeconomy, has added former president and CEO of United Way of Southern Maine, Liz Cotter Schlax, to its board.

  • 3 weeks ago | mainebiz.biz | Alexis Wells

    If you're looking for something other than lobster rolls in Bar Harbor, then a new quick-service chicken-centered eatery may be just the ticket. Salinity Restaurant Group, the hospitality team behind local eateries Testa's Bar & Grill, Graffiti Donuts and the Loft Raw Bar & Seafood Grill, has opened Maine Chick. The chicken restaurant is located at 15 Cottage St., in the centrally located Bayside Landing complex.

  • 1 month ago | mainebiz.biz | Alexis Wells

    Blake Orchard, a purveyor of smoothie drinks, bowls and other plant-based concoctions in Portland and Brunswick, is about to mix things up with a third cafe in the town of Scarborough. The Scarborough spot, set to open on May 31 in a newly constructed building, faces U.S. Route 1 at 2 Stewart Drive. That's about a 15-minute drive from Pine Point Beach and 10 minutes from Scarborough Beach.

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