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 »
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Island Institute awarded three-year contract to help develop roadmap for Maine’s marine economy
Posted by Renny Sabina & filed under Press Release.
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
Posted by Renny Sabina & filed under Press Release.
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
Posted by Renny Sabina & filed under Press Release, Uncategorized.
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
Posted by Neil Arnold & filed under Press Release.
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.
Island Institute’s 2020 Aquaculture Business Development Program accepting applications through March 13
Posted by Neil Arnold & filed under Press Release.
Have you ever thought about gaining a new source of income by growing mussels, oysters, or seaweed? The Island Institute is now accepting applications for its 2020 ABD program.
Island Institute releases 2020 Waypoints publication
Posted by Neil Arnold & filed under Press Release.
The Island Institute has published Waypoints: Connect – Infrastructure Indicators for Maine’s Coast and Islands, the latest edition in the Waypoints series, highlighting key aspects of Maine’s coastal infrastructure systems.
Island Institute announces Emily Lane as new board chair
Posted by Neil Arnold & filed under Press Release.
The Island Institute announces the election of Vinalhaven resident Emily Lane as the new chairwoman of the board of trustees for the 36-year-old nonprofit community development organization.
Archipelago opens “Maine Life” exhibition in Rockland October 4th
Posted by Neil Arnold & filed under Press Release.
Archipelago introduces its new fall and winter gallery show, “Maine Life.” This show exhibits art that reflects life in Maine and adds beautiful craft and design elements to our living spaces, and features splashes of color, rich landscape scenes, textiles, and stained glass home decor.
Archipelago celebrates Maine’s high season with opening of ‘King Tide’ August 2nd
Posted by Neil Arnold & filed under Press Release.
Join Archipelago to celebrate Maine’s high season with an opening reception for the new summer gallery show, “King Tide,” on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. “King Tide,” showcases the work of four Maine women.