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Cranberry Report

  • Boathouses on Islesford.
    May 23

    May’s mayhem includes jewelry making, study and travel

    Haystack is one of my favorite places to be in the world, ranking only second to the island I call home.

    Barbara Fernald

    Media

  • Forsythia in bloom.
    April 25

    Dear, yet not-so-dear April

    April is like a friend who insists on giving me occasional gifts I never asked for or wanted or would dare to give anyone else.

    Barbara Fernald

    Media

  • Gavel and money
    March 8

    Moderating town meeting an honor and challenge

    I’ll be ready to stand in front of my fellow townspeople, along with our town clerk, Denise McCormick, paying close attention, hoping to keep things moving as best we can.

    Barbara Fernald

    Media

  • Sea smoke, Rockland
    January 21

    Seasonal 'disorder vs. order' conflict rears its head

    The man who used to name Christmas as a deadline for getting his traps out of the water now embraces semi-retirement one month earlier.

    Barbara Fernald

    Media

  • Apples off the tree
    November 23

    From seed to fruit, islands good hosts to apples

    When I said I was going to write about apples Kaitlyn’s eyes lit up. “I love picking apples on the island. It’s one of my most favorite things to do! Getting outside in the fall sun, picking with a view of the water, it’s the best.

    Barbara Fernald

    Media

  • Sailing to Islesfod
    October 26

    Island home helps me grieve great loss

    There is comfort to be found in the small community that comes together to share the burden of grief.

    Barbara Fernald

    Media

  • Islesford Dock as seen from water
    September 24

    Change in the air inspires… chocolate cake

    By this time, I and others have usually made our way through the odd feeling that comes at the end of August. Overtired from working days and staying out later than usual at night, we have scrambled for every last chance to see friends before saying those parting words, “Have a good winter!”

    Barbara Fernald

    Media

  • Being photographed on the boat.
    August 25

    The real question is, 'What's island living like in summer?'

    I’m curious why tourists never ask what it’s like being a year-round resident in the summer when island populations quadruple, the mailboat is full to capacity, and there is so much more traffic on Mount Desert Island.

    Barbara Fernald

    Media

  • doughnuts on baking sheet
    July 20

    Muffins, doughnuts and the little blue house

    I heard descriptions of Sadie opening the door of her house and calling out, “I’m fryin’!” on the days she made those delicious doughnuts.

    Barbara Fernald

    Media

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