When returning home the other day from his work on the ferry, my husband Karl Haller informed me that an outstanding young man, Elijah Joyce, had left for college. Elijah was accompanied by his mother Sarah and sister Olivia. He will study at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., and we could not be prouder …
It has been another delightful week in Cranberry Isles, Maine. Blueberries are finally ripening, apple tree branches are bowing under the weight of blushing fruit and red blackberries are darkening. However, the approaching season’s end has not dampened the enthusiasm of residents. On Thursday, Iselsford Postmaster Joy Sprague greeted customers dressed in her Woodstock outfit …
Fran Chetwynd shares exciting news with us: “Progress on the tower — the end is in sight! The ventilation ball from the top of the tower has been cleaned, repaired, and repainted. Tito Masonry replaced it on the tower and painted the roof of the lantern room. The masonry work is virtually complete, and after …
It has been another beautiful week in Cranberry Isles. There has been enough rain and plenty of sunshine without too much heat. The sea has been gentle and visitors have dotted the beaches and lanes in colorful summer clothing. The marvelous Boatworks youth program has finished for the season with a successful launch and a …
Douglas Cornman encourages us to meet the new president of the Maine Seacoast Mission, John Zavodny, when he visits Swan’s Island on Sunday, Aug. 11. He will be at the library from 1-2 p.m. Douglas says, “John is looking forward to meeting you and hearing how Maine Seacoast Mission can continue its long history of …
Saturday’s Rock the Duck celebration for Boatworks was a rousing success, thanks to performers and all who helped out. Corey Alley’s prize-worthy pulled pork and coleslaw started the evening with a delicious bang and Joy Sprague’s Noah stole the entertainment show with his canine song stylings. Katelyn Damon announced a raffle to benefit Islesford Boatworks …
Jeanne Hoyle muses: “Can you believe we’ll be seeing ‘We Were an Island’ on Swan’s Island this summer? Filmmakers will be at the library on Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. for the showing. Inspired by the book ‘We Were An Island: The Maine Life of Art and Nan Kellam’ by Peter Blanchard III, the film …
Beautiful weather and good seas bring Cranberry Isles visitors and residents together to enjoy summer activities including parties, festivals, concerts and contests. The coming weeks continue offering opportunities to savor the charms of island living. The Islesford Fair will take place on Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will include games, …
Cathy DeMartin Harriton intrigues us with an invitation: “The Swan’s Island Library invites all islanders to participate in a new art exhibit called ‘My Island.’ There is no better way to capture the beauty and uniqueness of this island than through the artwork of islanders. “By lending your photographs, paintings, and drawings, you can share …
The Cranberry Isles saw high temperatures at the end of the week, with the thermometer reaching the upper eighties. But the show must go on, as the cast of “Boot Loose” proved on Friday evening. Lucky audience members report the show was a smashing success. Congratulations to Kathleen Lake, the cast and the crew on …
