​Alex’s interest in real estate started in 2007 when he purchased his first home in the Rosemont area of Portland, and his interest has turned to passion since 2014 when he purchased his first rental property. Alex continues to invest in real estate in southern Maine and works with new and seasoned investors as well as homebuyers and homeowners to locate and sell properties.

​PORTLAND — PROPEL, the next generation of Portland’s business leaders, recently announced the date, location and partner for its January PRO.U event. From 5:30-7:30 on Tuesday, Jan. 21 PROPEL will host PRO.U in partnership with the University of Maine Alumni Association at Luke’s Lobster on the Portland Pier.

​PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH—Nonprofit and public organizations seeking funding for projects that strengthen communities are encouraged to apply to the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program.

​Portland/Bangor, Maine -- On a chilly December 7, Mainers showed up with carloads of toys and coats to donate to Coats and Toys for Kids Day – an annual event sponsored by NEWS CENTER Maine.

​PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH – Grants of up to $10,000 from Maine Community Foundation’s People of Color Fund are available to organizations that are led by, and serve, people of Native American, Latino, African, Arab and Asian descent.

PORTLAND, ME. – January 13, 2020 – KeyBank today announced that Tony DiSotto has been promoted to Key Private Bank Market Leader for its New England Region. In his new role, DiSotto will lead wealth management teams serving KeyBank’s Maine and Vermont markets. His previous role was that of Regional Retail Leader, responsible for leading the sales and service efforts of the region’s network of retail branches throughout Maine and Vermont.  

​PORTLAND—The Hospice Fund of the Maine Community Foundation seeks applications for grants to support hospice programs in southern Maine, particularly those that provide volunteer and bereavement services in Cumberland and York counties. 

​Portland and Augusta, ME and Manchester, NH (Jan 2020) – Bernstein Shur, a leading New England law firm, announced the selection of Ann Freeman, Sara Hellstedt, Lindsay Leone and Adam Prescott as Shareholders. 

​Portland and Augusta, ME and Manchester, NH (January, 2020) – Bernstein Shur, a leading New England law firm, announced that Hawley Strait has been elected by his colleagues to serve as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. He joins other board members D. Sam Anderson, Kevan Lee Deckelmann, Robert J. Keach, Katherine R. Knox, Ovide Lamontagne and CEO Joan Fortin. 

​PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH– The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Charity Foundation Fund has awarded 12 grants that total $77,280 to nonprofit organizations that support transportation programs for older Maine people.
Grant recipients include: