Alexis Wells

Leader/Sentry

Born and raised in Saco, Maine, Alexis is a recent graduate of the University of Southern Maine with a bachelor's degree in English. Before joining Mainely Media, she interned with Portland Monthly Magazine. Alexis' favorite topics to write about while with the magazine were holiday events, things to do while traveling in Maine, and the chowder articles. She enjoys traveling, reading and taking pictures of her many adventures. If you have a story idea you want to share, email Alexis or give her a call.

Latest

Published
August 15, 2022

The Don Campbell Band will perform at the 2nd Annual Flotilla to Fight Cancer

100% of donated proceeds will go directly to the Maine Cancer Foundation.
Published
August 5, 2022

Scarborough Town Council to decide whether to put library expansion project on the ballot

The Town Council will vote Aug. 17 on whether to put the project on the November ballot.
Published
August 5, 2022

Scarborough’s Summerfest 2022 back in full force this year

This is a family friendly event is full of activities, music, food and more.
Published
August 4, 2022

Rory Benjamin promoted to sergeant at Cape Elizabeth Police Department

Colleagues offer congratulations to both Benjamin and Officer Aaron Webster.
Published
August 4, 2022

Tax increment financing approved for Betsy Ross House

The motion was passed at the workshop with all council members approving.
Published
July 29, 2022

The lack of workforce housing in Maine is impacting many local businesses and residents

Business owners say that without more affordable housing, its difficult to find help.
Published
July 29, 2022

Town Council again tables action on Scarborough hotel’s license

Residents of the Comfort Inn & Suites spoke about how living there has helped them.
Published
July 28, 2022

Cape Elizabeth school project estimated at $126.5 million

The bond previously created some debate during the April meeting before councilors eventually passed the project.
Published
July 28, 2022

Volunteers needed for the August Beach to Beacon

CAPE ELIZABETH — The TD Beach to Beacon 10K in Cape Elizabeth is back after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, and they are looking for volunteers. It takes about 800 general volunteers and 100 medical volunteers to pull off the Aug. 6 event. Approximately 8,000 runners from all over are expected to participate […]
Published
July 28, 2022

At-home abortion pills now in Maine

SOUTH PORTLAND — Carafem expands personalized and medically supported abortion pills to Maine. The world continues to cope with the news about the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case. Many women wonder what their next steps are regarding having an abortion. On June 24, the Supreme Court made […]

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