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 …
The Cranberry islands enjoyed milder weather during the past week. A scant dusting of snow fell Saturday night, but, at least on Islesford, most had melted by mid-afternoon. Though cloud cover has been fairly constant, periods of sunshine highlight the bare beauty of the islands in winter. Kelly and George Dickson hosted a New Year’s …
The past week has been very quiet on the Cranberry Isles. The weather has been relatively calm and several families have been out of town for the holidays. While temperatures dipped below 20 degrees, many days were bright and there were no boat cancellations. Remember, Islesford Book Club is set to meet on Jan. 2 …
The Cranberry Isles received enough snow this week to brighten the fields and frost the evergreens. The islands may be at their most beautiful in winter. White banks sparkle in the morning sun, crossed by lavender shadows, changing to indigo in the evening, contrasting with the blue-green sea. Islesford’s Christmas party was the highlight of …
After another tumultuous weather week, rough seas prompted the cancellation of all mail boat trips on Saturday. Islesford lost power Saturday morning. However, temperatures were around 50 degrees and, despite continued gale warnings, Emera made it to the island on Sunday. Power was restored by mid-morning. On Wednesday, the fearless ladies of the Dip of …
The second week of December on the Cranberry Isles closely followed the first week’s pattern with wind and waves creating travel challenges. However, spirits are bright on Islesford, despite the weather. Christmas is coming, there is very little snow on the ground, sparrows have been feeding near the firehouse and, on a few days this …
November left the Cranberry Isles in a blast, with gale warnings that led to cancellations and delays for the mail boat and the commuter boat while December came in cold but sunny. Snow was forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Winter is announcing its imminent arrival as residents bring out their holiday décor. Last Sunday, Islesford …
