We give a shout-out to Toni and Dave Cusick from Florida for the many hours of labor, both physical and intellectual, that they have given to prepare the lighthouse for its upcoming season. They recently stayed for two weeks in the keeper’s house apartment and have accomplished a massive amount of work for us. Thank …
The Cranberry Isles are bursting with color amid the June rains. Lupines are showing their purples and pinks, and poppies their brilliant red beneath flowering fruit trees all tended by bees and butterflies. As of last Thursday, school is out for the summer and children’s laughter rings with the songs of birds. The Island Reader, …
It’s been a happy week of preparation and celebration on Swan’s Island. On Saturday, June 8, James and Katelynn (Riedel) LeMoine tied the knot with an outdoors wedding officiated by Gwen May and a reception at the Odd Fellows’ Hall. We extend our congratulations and wishes that the couple will have many years of wedded …
Things are really hopping on the Cranberries as the weather heats up. Short- and long-term visitors are a regular sight, enjoying the scenery, eateries, museums and shops on both islands. With the increased traffic and summer population, island activities abound. The Co-op store and Islesford Dock Restaurant are open and serving customers. The Co-op store …
We extend a warm welcome to our newest ferry engineer, Jim “PeeWee” Bubar. PeeWee works on Captain Vern Lewis’s crew with Bob Dumas and Karl Haller. Al Buswell proudly reports: “Lt. Col. Philip Buswell recently led 150 men of his 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces, in a paratroop drop of the elite soldiers over Northern …
On Tuesday, May 28, Cindy Thomas hosted the season’s final Islesford Library Coffee Hour. Cindy brought her delectable chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. Rounding off the celebration, Sally Rowan sent her amazing shortbread cookies, though she could not attend. The cozy party included Anna Fernald, Ashley Bryan, Janine Denny who is Ashley’s great-niece visiting from …
BAR HARBOR — The “Driving for Rides” golf tournament, scheduled for May 21 at Kebo Valley Golf Club, has been postponed to July 13. The tournament is a fundraiser for Island Connections. Participants will receive 18 holes of golf, a complementary dinner and the chance to win a variety of donated raffle items. Visit islconnections.org …
On May 8, World Ovarian Cancer Day, Donna Wiegle shared the following with us: “There’s no better day than today to share with you what I am planning to do … ride across the country on a motorcycle promoting ovarian cancer awareness.” She’s calling the ride Teal on Wheels, since teal is the official color …
With the warming days and the return of seasonal residents and visitors, a host of feathered residents are flocking back to the isles. Early in the week, Joy Sprague noted Baltimore orioles were back at the Islesford Post Office bird feeder. There have been sightings of scarlet tanagers and ospreys on both islands, along with …
BAR HARBOR — Tod and Suze Foster have announced the engagement of their daughter, Meaghan, to Ethan Van Arnam. Ethan is the son of Jean and Peter Van Arnam of Waterford, Conn. Meaghan attended local schools; received a BA from Carleton College and a master’s degree from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. She is a …
