Community Announcements

• Swan’s Island: New doctor to see patients at Mill Pond Health Center  

  May 13, 2021 by Kimberly Haller on Community Announcements

  Donna Wiegle introduces a new doctor for us: “Gabriel Plourde, M.D., will be joining the rotation of medical providers at the Mill Pond Health Center. Dr. Plourde will be on the island on Wednesday, May 19, for his first time seeing patients. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call his office in Bar Harbor at 288-5119 and let them know you …

• 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 …

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  Island Briefs

  May 6, 2021 by Guest on Community Announcements, News

  Bar Harbor residents can arrange for a bulky waste pickup on May 10, 17 and 24 by paying a $15 fee per item at the Bar Harbor Finance Office at 93 Cottage Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.  

• Swan’s Island: Historical society can fulfill community service hours

  May 6, 2021 by Kimberly Haller on Community Announcements

  Gwen Jane May is calling all volunteers for The Historical Society, especially those who may have service requirements to fulfill.

• 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 …

• Swan’s Island: Getting by with a little kelp from our friends 

  April 29, 2021 by Kimberly Haller on Community Announcements

  What a wonderful first experience with kelp! My spirit of experimentation during the pandemic really paid off with our local Frenchboro Kelp Company and I am already a diehard fan. The ribbons of kelp were fresh, squeaky clean, perfectly blanched, and I felt as though I had the sea in my mouth. I’m looking forward to trying different forms of, and …

• 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. …

• Swan’s Island: Feeling pride for island youth

  April 22, 2021 by Kimberly Haller on Community Announcements

  Many islanders agree with Emmie McKay Sawyer‘s pride for our youth: “So excited for seniors Jackson Laws, Olivia Joyce and sophomore Ella Joyce for competing in MDIHS spring track and field. Also excited for sophomore Grace Lemoine for competing on the MDIHS tennis team. I am so glad these opportunities are available to each of you and know that we are very proud of you all. Have fun!“  Lucinda Lowell gives us an …

• 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.