September 2011 Out & About in Downeast Maine Beloved Author Celebrated on Great Cranberry Island diving into the island's his- to have these things," he said. shirts and hats. damn," said Bunker with a tory. While shipbuilders Islander Polly Bunker Bunker recently watched giggle, referring to the closing once thrived on the island, by owns The Whale's Rib Gift the Cranberry House showing scene. She added: "I'll be at- the turn of the 19th century Shop on Cranberry Road. of "Gone with the Wind." tending any movie with Clark summer populations had Her shop has jewelry collec- "I stayed awake so I could Gable. grown and turned Great tions, tote bags and souvenirs hear Clark Gable say "Frankly, In addition to community Cranberry Island and the as well as Cranberry Island my dear. I don't give a events, many find serenity in other isles into a haven for the scenic beauty found on the artists and intellectuals. island's roads and trails. such While Field's work is a as the brief walk to Whistler part of the Cranberry House's Cove that starts at the Cran- historical museum. where vis- berry House. Many daytime itors can see a portrait of Had- visitors bring their bikes on lock. watch a video of Hitty's the Beal & Bunker mailboat origins and see life-size and from Northeast Harbor or the original size models of the Cranberry Cove ferry from doll, the Cranberry House is Southwest Harbor to explore. an important staple to the The Cranberry House's re- community. cent purchase of Sammy San- In addition to an archive ford's cabin has many on the room and historical museum. island excited. Sanford was visitors and locals can grab Hadlock's grandson. He be- sandwiches. salad or ice cream came close with Field. and at the Hitty Cafe. Throughout gave her his grandfather's the summer, movie nights and Cranberry House houses a historical museum and journals to help her write lecture series are held several restaurant, Hitty's Café. Free Wi-Fi is available. "God's Pocket." nights a week in the arts center Smart said the Cranberry upstairs. See Map: Page 28 -H7 House hopes to eventually Historical Society host guided tours to the cabin. President Phil Whit- Play with Hitty It's this collaborative spirit ney said these pro- and a desire to share in the grams aim to The Cranberry House sells 6.5-inch island history that inspires maintain the flat Hitty dolls with three paper outfits many who live here. cultural haven and an informative book for $27. To "When you are living that has inspired order, visit www.hittypreble.com. here you get the feeling that many visitors or To visit, check Beal & Bunker (244 one person. yourself. can part-time island resi- 3575) and Cranberry Cove Ferry (460- make a difference on the is- dents, but also cater 1981) boat schedules at www.cranber- land," said Cranberry House to the year-rounders Vice President Bruce Ko- ryisles.com. by preserving the is- musin, who does much of land's history and fostering a tight-knit The flat Hitty Preble doll and the printing and computer On Great Cranberry Is community. another model of the original Hitty tasks for the society. "If you open to the public. A were to do something in a "It adds to the cul- doll have their own private entrance to Whistler Cove, where large city, it would just be the Cranberry House historical museum. tide. tural patchwork of the island noise."