Articles by: Barbara Caldwell-Pease

Barbara Caldwell-Pease

• Cranberry Isles: Congratulations to our island graduates   

  June 8, 2021 by Barbara Caldwell-Pease on Community Announcements

  The Cranberry Isles experienced abundant rain and cool weather last week, but the weekend brought sunshine, and, on Sunday, temperatures above 80 degrees. More moderate temperatures are forecast for this coming weekend.  The Islesford Fire Department organized a drive-by parade for Islesford high school graduates Bea Amuso and Patrick Mocarsky. The parade started at 3 p.m., Monday, June 7. The route was from the firehouse, down …

• Cranberry Isles: Fourth of July picnic plans are underway 

  June 2, 2021 by Barbara Caldwell-Pease on Community Announcements

  Memorial Day weekend was rainy and foggy on the Cranberries. The Islesford Neighborhood House Library bake sale moved inside on Saturday but the Memorial Day March on Islesford took place starting at 9 a.m.   Last Thursday, the Dip of the Month Club hit the water at Sand Beach on Islesford. Cindy Thomas, Joy Sprague, Barb Fernald, Mary E. Schuch, Rosie Pitkin and Stephanie Alley did the dip before the …

• Cranberry Isles: Was that thunder? No, just an earthquake 

  May 27, 2021 by Barbara Caldwell-Pease on Community Announcements

  Islanders thought they heard thunder Friday night but it was actually a 1.9 magnitude earthquake near Tremont.

• Cranberry Isles: Miss Lizzie is set to impress 

  May 20, 2021 by Barbara Caldwell-Pease on Community Announcements

  Greetings from sunny Cranberry Isles where the trees are budding, the birds are singing from 4 a.m. to dusk, and the sun isn’t setting until 8 p.m. Gardens are already producing delicate and tasty herbs. Lettuces and strawberry plants are growing quickly and the bees are sampling the myriad blooms.  On the isles, the focus seems to be continuing preparations for the summer season. Memorial Day weekend is just eight days …

• Cranberry Isles: Plant sale raises money for the library 

  May 13, 2021 by Barbara Caldwell-Pease on Community Announcements

  In the Cranberry Isles, the week ended in a sunny, beautiful Mother’s Day. Those with nearby moms were able to bring gifts and visit. The blue sky and gentle seas were a perfect backdrop for all on-island celebrations. This week’s weather promises both sunshine and rain with decent temperatures.   However, with tax day coming this week, some residents may be …

• Cranberry Isles: Cranberry House fundraising has exceeded initial goal

  May 6, 2021 by Barbara Caldwell-Pease on Community Announcements

  For the most part, the weather in the Cranberry Isles has been in the 50s in the daytime and the 40s at night. Small craft advisories were issued over the weekend but no major storms occurred.

• Cranberry Isles: Double dipping is encouraged at Sand Beach 

  April 29, 2021 by Barbara Caldwell-Pease on Community Announcements

  After another spring nor’easter last Thursday, temperatures were in the 60s, bringing islanders outside to walk, clean yards, work garden patches, prep boats, enjoy the beaches and enjoy each other’s socially–distanced company.  Islanders are thankful to those who helped Great Cranberry resident Bob Hudson  get off island last week during his illness. Everyone is thankful their wonderful friend and neighbor came through his surgery well. Best …

• Cranberry Isles: Islanders support each other through social media 

  April 22, 2021 by Barbara Caldwell-Pease on Community Announcements

  A nor’easter swept through the area on Friday, bringing rain, sleet and heavy surf to the Cranberry Isles. The commuter did make the morning run but the evening trip was canceled. Warmer temperatures were forecast to return early this week.   Despite the storm, the Seacoast Mission vaccination team made it to the isles on Friday. Thanks to Captain Richard Howland and his lobster boat, Victoria. …

• Cranberry Isles: Spring cleaning time rolls around again

  April 15, 2021 by Barbara Caldwell-Pease on Community Announcements

  On Friday, April 16, the amazing folk from Seacoast Mission will be returning to the Cranberry Isles to provide second dose COVID-19 vaccinations for islanders. Everyone sends heartfelt thanks to those at Maine Seacoast Mission and the Sunbeam crew who keep them traveling.  

• Cranberry Isles: Seaside Playhouse increases movie schedule 

  April 8, 2021 by Barbara Caldwell-Pease on Community Announcements

  Greetings from the Cranberry Isles. Last week started with a gale warning and extreme low tide, which caused the cancellation of the commuter’s and mail boat’s evening runs. There was some sun later in the week, but Easter weekend ended on a chilly note. However, the weather is gradually warming, in general. Mornings are cheerful …