Laurie Schreiber

Laurie has been a journalist for more than 30 years. She reports on a wide range of topics and writes for Mainebiz’s Real Estate Insider. She enjoys travel, hiking, and puttering around on landscaping projects around her house.

Housing

Mount Desert Island housing trust raises funds to build more median-income homes

Originally projected to cost $2.4 million, rising construction costs drove up the third phase to $3.05 million. Grants totaling $750,000 plus a challenge match bridged the gap.

Workforce development

Maine employers have trouble filling jobs as compensation pressures increase

A third of Maine’s small business owners are having trouble filling job openings for both skilled and unskilled positions, compared with the historical average of 24%.

Real Estate & Construction

Massachusetts investment group finds value-add opportunity in Lewiston/Auburn

The $18 million portfolio has 217 units across 33 buildings. “We want to buy properties that need work. We get the benefit of the price and then we invest,” said Candor’s founder.

Real Estate & Construction

Keller Williams job fair to focus on business growth, career development

“This job fair is about showing how growth, leadership, and collaboration come together at Keller Williams Maine,” said a team leader.

Real Estate & Construction

Hancock Lumber introduces safety director role

The firm filled the role with an industry veteran who has led safety initiatives on complex civil and mechanical projects across multiple industries.

Housing

Maine home sales showed gains in number of sales, prices paid in 2025

Maine's median sales price was $405,000, up 3.85%, and only slightly less than the national rate of $409,500, which was unchanged.

Startups & Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs ‘critical to Maine’s economic future,’ says Top Gun’s top gun

This year's Top Gun cohort participants will range from seafood producers to tech startups.

Retail & Food Service

🔒A Portland dog park will offer adjacent indoor features, including restaurant and bar

Walkable neighborhoods and long winters made it clear that Portland was the right place to launch a facility that supports dogs and their humans year-round.

Marketing & Media

Portland media and trade show company acquires Connecticut brand

The acquisition expands Diversified’s commercial marine portfolio. Marine Money was looking for enhanced technology and expanded event platforms and formats.

Executive moves

Bridgton broker takes top spot at Maine Association of Realtors

The new president also serves as a director for the National Association of Realtors. In 2024, Maine’s real estate industry accounted for or 19.5% of Maine’s gross state product.

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