Though the weather is still fickle, generally, temperatures on the Cranberry Isles have been warmer. Birds are flocking back to the islands. Robins, jays, grackles, cardinals and finches swarm yards and feeders, calling reminders that summer is on its way. The islands are a little quieter than usual with residents practicing self-quarantine and social distancing, while …
Greetings from the Cranberry Islands where temperatures are warming, robins are appearing and the spirit of community is distinct. In this trying time, it is uplifting to see residents of both islands exhibit the generosity, passion and kindness which makes the Cranberries such a wonderful place to live. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 …
After several days of warmer weather on the islands, colder temperatures rebounded at the end of the week. Rough water caused a cancellation of Friday’s evening commuter and high winds last Thursday contributed to an Axiom outage for Islesford. Thankfully, Axiom made it to Great Cranberry and, by Sunday afternoon, had everyone back on the internet. …
Despite a boat cancellation for a gale warning, warmer temperatures prevailed in the Cranberry Isles last week. More than one robin was sighted, raising hopes that spring is on its way. A well-attended Trivia Night, on Friday, certainly raised spirits. Kim Turner hosted the event at the Islesford Neighborhood House, where rumor has it that …
February left the islands in a bluster last week, causing icy temperatures prompting the commuter ferry and the mail boat to cancel all runs on Thursday. Lyndsay Eysnogle hosted a showing of Disney’s “Moana” at 4 p.m. at the Neighborhood House, adding warmth and cheer to a frigid day. Happily, March’s entry was gentler, with …
The Cranberry Isles passed another week of temperatures alternating between single digits and the 40s. There is a little snow covering mixed with ice, but the roads, pier and parking areas are clear. Chickadees, cowbirds and American crows have been visiting a few island gardens, reminding people that spring will eventually return. Tuesday’s coffee hour …
During the past week on the Cranberry Islands, temperatures have fluctuated between the forties and single digits. Wednesday’s snow fall, though not heavy on the islands, probably contributed to the accident on Mount Desert Island which caused a short power outage on the islands. Thanks to Katelyn Damon for keeping everyone informed. Islesford Neighborhood House …
Greetings from the Cranberry Islands where the weather has been, for the most part, unseasonably warm and the residents as friendly as always. The quiet weather accompanied a quiet week, except for an impromptu Super Bowl Watch Party at Cranberry House on Feb. 2, where islanders got to watch the Kansas City Chiefs win an …
Warmer temperatures with a little rain finished the week on the Cranberry Isles. It was quite a change from the frigid weather greeting buoy makers at the Blue Duck last Monday. But there were warm drinks, the woodstove burned hot and the smell of fresh-cut wood permeated the air. Melissa and Jim Amuso directed a …
The past week on Cranberry Isles was a relatively quiet one, with a little snow and rain. However, the cloudy skies provided gorgeous sunsets, gold, crimson and lavender spreading across the treetops and gilding the waves. On Tuesday, Islesford Neighborhood House Library hosted the first coffee hour of the season with Sally Rowan as guest …
