Island Institute promotes three staff members to leadership positions

ROCKLAND — The Island Institute is pleased to announce the recent promotion of several program staff to leadership positions within the community development organization. Kendra Jo Grindle was recently promoted to the position of Senior Community Development Officer, serving as both the Strategic Lead and Project Lead for the Broadband Team as well as the Strategic Lead… Read more »

Island Institute awarded three-year contract to help develop roadmap for Maine’s marine economy

ROCKLAND, ME – The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) and FocusMaine recently awarded the Island Institute a three-year, $300,000 contract to serve as program director for SEAMaine, Maine’s Marine Economy Roadmap/Workforce Development Project, a $2 million project to help the state develop an industry-led roadmap and action plan for growth and greater resiliency in Maine’s marine economy. Funded… Read more »

Archipelago’s new gallery show, “20 Miles,” celebrates Maine’s working waterfront

ROCKLAND — Join Archipelago in celebrating Maine’s working waterfronts with the new gallery show, “20 Miles,” now on display through September 27, 2020. “20 Miles” features the work of Susan Tobey White and her series “Lobstering Women of Maine,” a collection of paintings and stories highlighting women working on Maine’s waterfronts. Other artists include Abe Goodale, Andre Benoit, Val… Read more »

Archipelago’s new gallery show, “Our Maine,” celebrates beauty of state through fine art photography

ROCKLAND— Join Archipelago in celebrating the beauty of Maine through the lenses of five fine art photographers with the new gallery show, “Our Maine,” and a special online event, “Coastal Maine Voices: Our Maine,” presented by the Island Institute and Archipelago, on July 8th at 2:00 p.m. featuring a visual tour and conversation with the… Read more »

Edible Seaweed Market Analysis published by Island Institute

ROCKLAND, ME – The Island Institute has published a new study that describes the growth potential for Maine’s edible seaweed market over the next fifteen years. More than 95% of edible seaweed products found in the U.S. are currently imported, yet Maine waters provide the perfect conditions for growing quality sea vegetables locally.