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.

UMaine will partner on $15M effort to bolster New England seafood industry

The money was awarded by the National Science Foundation through a program called NSF Seafood Engine.

🔒Kentucky rail company acquires Piscataquis County repair facility

With Railmark’s business model, Katahdin Railcar Services will be increasing its footprint in Maine and the surrounding area.

Scarborough sign manufacturer looks to make its mark with rebrand

Over the past two-plus years, the two companies gradually integrated their teams along with processes and operations.

🔒Penobscot County defense contractor named semifinalist in SBA contest

Compotech was one of 10 small businesses across the nation selected from 1,182 entries as a semifinalist in a U.S. Small Business Administration pitch competition.
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Maine health care gets boost from dental program, tech upgrades

An innovative dental program for patients with autism and modernized electronic medical records systems for rural communities are among the latest advances in Maine’s medical industry.

🔒Eastport awarded $19.7M to fund breakwater, fish pier upgrades

“It’s a complex project,” said the port authority’s director. Users include commercial fishing, aquaculture, cruise ships, transient boaters, state and federal agencies and international shipping.

🔒Custom ‘superyacht’ built in Rockport aces sea trials

The trials demonstrated that the “superyacht” could perform well with a deeper-draft keel and a large sail plan, according to the builder.

Hannaford wraps up Gray store revamp with more space, offerings

The expansion added around 12,000 square feet to the store, expanded the parking lot, added a second entrance and self-checkout registers and upgraded the pharmacy with a private consultation room for immunizations.
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Gym operator pumps up Maine presence with York acquisition

A $180,000 renovation is underway to turn a former auto showroom and service bays into a purpose-built training facility,

🔒68-unit single-family development to break ground in Auburn

“The idea is a smaller home but nicer — granite countertops, tiled showers, upgraded kitchens. We’re not going cheap,” said the local developer.
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