There were no major storms this week in the Cranberry Isles, though a cold front passed through, bringing temperatures into the teens. Ice coated cars and a small amount of snow frosted the ground until overnight winds swept it away. There were still a few gorgeous sunny days, perfect for walking, visiting neighbors and sharing …
It may not be officially winter, but the islands are already in seasonal mode. After last week’s storm and this week’s colder temperatures, branches are nearly bare while leaves carpet the roadway and swirl in the wind. On Saturday, a thin coating of snow marked the shadows of the deck rails. Islesford Dock’s ramp and …
Weather has, once again, been a major focus of Cranberry Isles residents this week. The storm, which hit late Halloween night, brought rain and winds up to 60 knots, lasting around 12 hours, knocking out power for over 100,000 people in Maine, including, as of early morning, Nov. 1, residents of Islesford and Cranberry. Friday’s …
With vibrant colors and lower temperatures, autumn has been making its presence felt on the Cranberry Isles. A second storm, early last week, caused a few power blips and cancelled the morning commuter. Winds died down in the afternoon and the evening commuter ran as scheduled. Ashley Bryan students went on the fall TLC field …
The nor’easter hitting last Wednesday and Thursday has been the subject of conversation this week. Along with much of the rest of coastal Maine, the Cranberry Isles lost electricity Thursday. Just as constant as the probability of storms in autumn, neighborly kindness and generosity abounds on the islands. Jim Amuso had his generator going early …
Wood smoke scented the air and calls of southbound water birds rang over the Cranberry Islands this week. Scarlet, gold and russet leaves fell as seasonal residents packed up and said their good-byes until summer. Rough seas and winds prevailed most of the week and finger floats were removed on both islands this weekend. Many …
Visitors are still arriving on the Cranberry Islands, despite cooler temperatures and rougher seas. Maybe they have heard from year-round islanders that falling leaves, rain streaked boards and misty mountain views are as beautiful as sunny skies and sparkling water. This past Saturday, Cranberry Isles Realty Trust (CIRT) board members held a meeting at Cranberry …
CRANBERRY ISLES — Neighbors and friends joined Lauren and Joshua Gray last week for a hearing on a pending aquaculture lease for their company, Cranberry Oysters. Lauren Gray has been growing oysters since 2016, working on eight Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) sites. They have applied for a long term lease of 5.25 acres in water …
Cooler temperatures and a couple of rough sea days served as a reminder that autumn has arrived on the islands. However, the sun is still warm most days and bright sails still dot the horizon. On Sunday, residents and fans were treated to a book signing at the Ashley Bryan Storyteller Pavilion. Sue Hill and …
Splashes of red have already starting appearing in the foliage across the Cranberry Isles, heralding the approaching autumn. With the turning leaves, bow hunting season arrives. Until the end of the hunting season, people are advised to wear bright orange and to put orange on their dogs when walking the islands so they can be …
