The jetty spur is expected to be completed in 2027, and will help mitigate shoreline damage from coastal storms.
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Standish residents asked to share their climate concerns
The town is seeking public input to prepare the community for change.
Saco begins first phase of its beach management plan
A listening session last week allowed residents to ask questions and hear ideas from local architects.
After devastating flood, Jay leads the way on climate change preparation
Jay is part of a state program that is helping hundreds of communities build resilience to rising water levels and more powerful storms.
Casco adds improvements to Pleasant Lake Beach
The enhancements will protect the beach from runoff during storms and improve accessibility.
Climate change theater inspires audience in Freeport
Six plays performed outside spoke of oysters, orcas and opportunities to combat climate change.
UNE launches buoy off Camp Ellis to collect local storm and climate data
The data will help a coastal Saco neighborhood prone to flooding prepare for a wetter, stormier future.
South Portland couple raising home to counter rising water
As the risk of coastal flooding grows, individuals are investing in climate adaptations for their properties.
A conversation with Brian Ambrette, director of Maine’s new resilience office
‘It’s important for an entity like the State Resilience Office to have this kind of high altitude vantage point to think about responses that can address multiple issues at a time, like threats to community safety, economic wellbeing and resilience posed by climate change.’
Colby College to launch program in Port Clyde to help Maine communities tackle natural disasters
The Center for Resilience and Economic Impact is set to open in 2026, college officials say.