Working Waterfront

That moment when everyone asks, ‘Who’s next?’

By Rob Snyder  Phil Whitney has a lot to say about the history of Great Cranberry Island. He and his wife Karin, along with others from the community who have dedicated thousands of volunteer hours, developed the Cranberry House, a historical society that celebrates the island’s past, and as importantly,… SEE MORE
A scenic view of an island off Scotland.

Working Waterfront

It’s time for a national islands act

By Rob Snyder I couldn’t help but find the timing appropriate. Five years ago, the Island Institute added the banner “Strengthening Communities” to our website. And late last month, I found myself being escorted—by a bagpiper, no less—to a keynote speaking engagement at the second “Strengthening Communities Conference” in the… SEE MORE