A new report commissioned by Island Institute outlines the most viable locations along Maine’s coast to host shoreside charging infrastructure, making a future with more electric boats a possibility.
Tag: Working Waterfronts
Maine Islands Could Be Offshore Labs Solving for a Statewide Crisis
Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under In the news.
Island Institute’s Kim Hamilton and Nick Battista speak to the importance of affordable housing in Maine—particularly in the state’s island and coastal communities.
Reflections from the 2026 Maine Fishermen’s Forum
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Island Institute co-planned and facilitated two sessions at this year’s Fishermen’s Forum. We asked our programs staff to reflect on the conversations, lectures, and lessons of this year’s Forum. Here’s what they had to say.
Trashion Tuesdays
Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under In the news.
Island Institute Fellow Elizabeth Dyer has been busy teaching area children fun lessons in sustainability since she began her position in the summer of 2025. Dyer has worked on a variety of energy-related projects with several organizations during her fellowship.
Congressional investment in science essential to protect our ocean
Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under In the news.
Over the past year, Maine Ocean Voices Engage (MOVE), a coalition of ocean-focused organizations — research institutions, science centers, fishing and aquaculture associations, universities, and community groups — collaborated to help policymakers understand what this funding supports in practice.
Thousands gather for 51st annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum in Rockport
Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under In the news.
The annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum—which has welcomed fishermen, researchers, scientists, and more for over 50 years—showcases solutions for sustaining fishing livelihoods in a changing Gulf of Maine.
Day in Community: Kate Cart, Island Institute Fellow
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From writing grants to photographing clam diggers, spend a day with Kate Cart, the Island Institute Fellow in Phippsburg, ME!
Maine Farmed Seafood Coalition launches ‘Maine Farmers Are Why’ campaign
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Island Institute is a proud member of the Maine Farmed Seafood Coalition, whose most recent campaign focuses on educating the public about Maine aquaculture.
The Systems of Mud
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Katherine (Kate) Cart, the Island Institute Fellow based in Phippsburg, returns to the mudflats with local clammers Terry and Casey Watson. They discuss communication challenges, comedy, and the milk ribbon worm.
‘We’re really breaking new ground’: Hybrid fishing boat prepares for maiden voyage in Sitka
Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under In the news.
Island Institute is named as an inspiring force behind Alaska’s push for marine electrification.
