About this Event: Island Institute, CCLT (Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust) and Surfrider Maine will be joining forces on Chebeague Island for an island clean up, data pull and invasive species removal event! Purpose: This collaborative event brings together local organizations and community members to protect and restore Chebeague Island’s coastal ecosystems. Through hands-on cleanup,… Read more »
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Partner Event – 2026 Fishermen’s Forum: Funding, Tools, and Programs for Maine’s Working Waterfronts
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About this Seminar: Working waterfronts face a number of challenges ranging from storms to economic change, and yet, they provide critical infrastructure for the longevity of our coastal communities. The Maine Working Waterfront Coalition will host a session to provide attendees with a growing number of tools and programs available to fund, preserve, expand, and… Read more »
Partner Event – Casting a Wider Net: Strategies for Extra Income in Coastal Communitities
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Check out this upcoming webinar from partners working with us to support Maine’s fishing communities and a diversified marine economy! February 18th at 4pm — Casting a Wider Net: Strategies for Extra Income in Coastal Communities We are excited to be supporting an upcoming webinar, hosted by marine industry partners at DuraBrite, that will shed light on… Read more »
Partner Event – Downeast Fishing Family Forum
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About the Event: The First Annual Downeast Fishing Family Forum, will take place Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodlawn Event Center in Ellsworth. This inaugural gathering is designed specifically for fishing families along Maine’s Downeast coast to connect, share experiences, and address the most pressing challenges facing their… Read more »
Partner Event – Island Connectivity Hub Open House
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About the Event: Join us for the Open House at the Island Connectivity Hub in Stonington! Meet other Island Connectivity Hub partners, explore free digital tools provided at the Hub, and learn about the educational offerings, workforce pathways support, and community health resources that are available. Event Information: This is a free event that is… Read more »
Partner Event – Talk of the Towns: What If We Get It Right? – Futures for Maine’s Coastal Fishing Communities
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About the Event: Join the Town of Stonington, OHA, and Island Institute for this special edition of the Talk of the Towns event taking place this month on a Friday evening with Dr. Ayana Johnson, author of What If We Get It Right: Visions of Climate Futures, and the Roux Distinguished Scholar at Bowdoin College… Read more »
Partner Event – Talk of the Towns: Small Community Education: New Opportunities for Connections
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About the Event: The Town of Stonington is proud to return with a new season of its Talk of the Towns civic conversations in partnership with the Island Institute. The second year will include five public conversations on issues that bridge, matter to, and unite our regional communities. This event will focus on Small Community… Read more »
Partner Event – Talk of the Towns: Community Well Being & Resilience – Talking about What Ails Us and Identifying Supports
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About the Event: The Town of Stonington is proud to return with a new season of its Talk of the Towns civic conversations in partnership with the Island Institute. The second year will include five public conversations on issues that bridge, matter to, and unite our regional communities, the next event is on Wednesday, December 11th… Read more »
Partner Event – Regional Convenings – Storm Response and Preparedness in Working Waterfront Communities
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About these Events: Join us for vital community conversations to enhance our response, preparedness and resilience in the face of increasing storm events. Ten community convenings are happening this fall and early winter throughout Maine coastal and working waterfront communities to explore how we can better respond to and prepare for future storms like the… Read more »
Partner Event – Aquaculture Fair: Celebrating Aquaculture in Washington County
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About this Event: Join the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center in East Machias to celebrate aquaculture in Washington County! What to Expect: Meet farmers Try locally farmed seafood Learn about aquaculture training opportunities Find out more about starting an aquaculture related business See student presentations Fun activities Touch tank Event Information: This event is free and… Read more »
