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 »
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Climate of Change 7: Aquaculture for People and Planet – Screening at Colby College
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About this Event: Join us and Colby College for a free Screening of Aquaculture for People and Planet! Stick around after the screening for a panel discussion with local aquaculturists, Island Institute staff, and Colby College alumni working in the aquaculture space, where we’ll dive into the vast potential of low-emission seafood, Maine’s opportunity to… Read more »
Trust in Community Journalism – Celebrating Tom Groening’s Contributions to The Working Waterfront Newspaper and Island Journal
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About this Event: Join us for an evening’s conversation about the role of community journalism on the Maine coast and islands, considered through the lens of Island Institute’s 32-year-old newspaper, The Working Waterfront. Local journalism is waning while nationally-focused media becomes increasingly partisan and conflict-driven. The fate of our coastal and island communities depends, in… Read more »
Climate of Change 7: Aquaculture for People and Planet – Webinar
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About this Event: Join us for a free webinar screening of Aquaculture for People and Planet! Discover how Maine’s shellfish and seaweed industries are leading the way in climate-friendly food production. Aquaculture for People and Planet, the latest short film in our Climate of Change series, explores how Island Institute is helping Maine’s seafood businesses… 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 »
Talking Aquaculture in Maine: Scallops – in partnership with the Lincoln Theater
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About this Event: Come and hear a continuation of Talking Aquaculture in Maine! Talking Aquaculture in Maine, offered by Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater in partnership with Island Institute, is a free series bringing important conversations to our community presented by those who are making a substantial contribution to aquaculture here in the state of Maine.… Read more »
(NEW RAIN DATE) Climate of Change 7: Aquaculture for People and Planet – Freeport
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About this Event: NEW RAIN DATE: This screening of Aquaculture for People and Planet will now take place on October 2, at 6 PM at Maine Beer Company. Doors open at 6 PM for socializing with free oysters, pizza and beer while it lasts. The film screening starts promptly at 7 PM with a panel discussion… Read more »
Climate of Change 7: Aquaculture for People and Planet – Stonington
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About this Event: Join us for a free Screening of Aquaculture for People and Planet! Discover how Maine’s shellfish and seaweed industries are leading the way in climate-friendly food production. Aquaculture for People and Planet, the latest short film in our Climate of Change series, explores how Island Institute is helping Maine’s seafood businesses lower… Read more »
Climate of Change 7: Aquaculture for People and Planet – Northeast Harbor
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About this Event: Join us for a free Screening of Aquaculture for People and Planet! Discover how Maine’s shellfish and seaweed industries are leading the way in climate-friendly food production. Aquaculture for People and Planet, the latest short film in our Climate of Change series, explores how Island Institute is helping Maine’s seafood businesses lower… Read more »
Climate of Change 7: Aquaculture for People and Planet – Damariscotta
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About this Event: Join us for a free Screening of Aquaculture for People and Planet! Discover how Maine’s shellfish and seaweed industries are leading the way in climate-friendly food production. Aquaculture for People and Planet, the latest short film in our Climate of Change series, explores how Island Institute is helping Maine’s seafood businesses lower… Read more »
