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Island Institute names chief community development officer

Charles French will oversee the organization’s strategic priorities in climate, marine economy and community capacity.

The coast isn’t clear: Climate change already wreaking havoc, experts say

Breaking down the financial toll of severe weather events, the head of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute noted that repairing disabled critical infrastructure is “very expensive."

Eggs & Issues panel to look at how Maine’s working waterfront can weather rising tides

The Greater Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a discussion on issues facing working waterfronts, from stronger storms and higher sea levels to increased economic pressures.

Portland Trails system claims $112M benefit to area economy

A new study from Portland Trails finds that the organization’s 100-mile network contributes to a wide range of environmental, health and economic benefits.
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At ‘the front lines of climate change,’ Portland joins forces with nonprofit to protect working waterfront

The city of Portland has joined forces with the nonprofit Gulf of Maine Research Institute to protect the working waterfront to position Maine’s largest city as a national leader in coastal climate adaptation.

Portland’s ‘hidden pollution solution’ project gets to the finish line

Boston had the Big Dig, but Portland has the Back Cove South Storage facility: visible from I-295, the project consists of massive underground conduits capable of holding 3.5 million gallons of stormwater and sewage during heavy rains. 

Greater Portland Board of Realtors to host flood risk class

The class, open to all Maine Realtors, responds to back-to-back storms in Maine in late 2023 and early 2024. The estimated damage to public infrastructure in Maine was $90 million.

Augusta packaging maker offsets paper usage with tree-planting program

A program used by J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print calculates paper consumption and how many trees were harvested, then plants trees in certified global reforestation projects.
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Island Institute explores ways Maine’s seafood industry could reduce carbon footprint

The Island Institute partnered with seven seafood businesses to measure their carbon footprint.

East Brown Cow recognized for climate-friendly operations and supply chain actions

Actions include LED lighting across more than one million square feet, charging stations in downtown Portland, electric vehicles and solar arrays.
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