• September 8, 2016

    Maine island virtual reality experience debuts in Rockland during Camden International Film Festival

    The Yarn Corporation has partnered with the Island Institute for a virtual reality experience of Maine island and coastal life at this year's festival, September 15-18

    ROCKLAND, ME—Until you’ve experienced virtual reality through a headset, it might be hard to imagine why media companies around the world are so excited about this cutting-edge technology.  But, once you’ve tried it, you understand that it can instantly transport you to another place and time.

    Media

  • September 2, 2016

    Archipelago features artists in celebration of Fall

    Betty Heselton and Kathleen Perelka, among others, on display through November 13th

    ROCKLAND, ME—Fall brings color and beautiful light, subjects Kathleen Perelka and Betty Heselton explore in their artwork. New paintings are currently on display in the Archipelago Fine Arts Gallery, the Island Institute’s gallery featuring the work of Maine artists.

    Archipelago Store & Gallery

  • August 26, 2016

    Island Institute will increase energy efficiency projects in rural communities with $230,000 U.S. Department of Energy grant

    The grant will enable the Institute to further develop, document, and share strategies to increase the uptake of energy efficiency measures in Maine and other parts of the nation

    ROCKLAND, ME—Just as Maine homeowners prepare for another heating season, Rockland-based Island Institute is gearing up to implement "Bridging the Rural Efficiency Gap," a two-year, $232,351 project recently funded by the U.S.

    Media, Energy

  • August 5, 2016

    Archipelago “Summer” show features artists from Waldoboro and Chebeague Island

    Jean Kigel and Caroline Loder to display watercolors and oils through August 28th

    ROCKLAND, ME—Archipelago Fine Arts is celebrating summer with a new exhibition including Jean Kigel, Caroline Loder, Dylan Metrano, Lacey Goodrich, Wayne Hall, Michele O'Keefe, Stephanie Crossman, Jeff Barrett, Carolyn Kemp, and Lin Lisberger.

    Archipelago Store & Gallery

  • April 20, 2016

    Ramblers Way Farm partners locally to protect the environment.

    The pioneering clothing company will volunteer to support the Island Institute

    Press Release written by Rambler's Way Farm

  • March 25, 2016

    Penobscot Watershed Conference

    Sharing our Heritage, Challenges, and Future

    NORTHPORT, ME—As Maine’s largest river system, the Penobscot River carries a deep cultural and economic history of our region. The future health of this vast watershed will be discussed at the first Penobscot Watershed Conference, April 9, 8am-5pm at Point Lookout in Northport, Maine.

    Economic Development, Aquaculture & Marine

  • Broadband infographic
    December 9, 2015

    Island Institute Report Shows Lack of Broadband on Maine Islands

    Increased speed could bring $90 million in growth over next decade

    PORTLAND, ME—At a press conference today, Island Institute economic development director Briana Warner announced a new report on the state of broadband internet connections on Maine islands.

    Economic Development

  • From left, Amber Passmore, U.S. Depart of Energy; Suzanne MacDonald, Island Institute; Bill Penn, Block Island Residents Association; and Rob Snyder, president, Island Institute
    November 6, 2015

    Block Island community, Deepwater Wind receive Island Energy Innovation Award

    Developer and community recognized by Maine’s Island Institute

    SOUTH PORTLAND, ME—The Island Institute presented the Island Energy Innovation Award to the Block Island community and Deepwater Wind today at the organization’s sixth annual Island Energy Conference.

    Energy

  • November 4, 2015

    Island Institute earns coveted 4 star rating from Charity Navigator

    Third consecutive year with highest-possible rating

    ROCKLAND, ME—Island Institute’s sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.

  • Monhegan Brewing Co. "15"
    July 21, 2015

    Island Institute and Monhegan Brewing Co. launch a new beer

    Events in Portland, Rockland support non-profit’s work on Maine islands

    MONHEGAN, ME—Monhegan Brewing Company and the Island Institute today announced the release of a new island-themed beer. The "summer blonde" brew is named 15, after the fifteen year-round island communities on the Maine coast.

    Economic Development