Mark Island Power Update
 

We are still without power here, but a line crew was out on Sunday to repair some downed lines and reset fuses. Our power comes from Bear, which they said was a mess, but they are hoping to complete the work there today. The propane is flying through our generator, and because it's too late in the year to get a bulk propane delivery, we've switched over to 100 pounders. These warm nights sure do help!

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Mark and Bear
 

Thanks for the update.

Power was restored around 4:00 this afternoon , so I would assume Mink is back online as well! Thanks NHEC !!!

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Power Restored
 

Then I assume that Bear power has been restored

Bucket Trucks
 

Last night around 5 PM quite a few bucket trucks were pulling out of Minge Cove Marina. Not sure if they were working there, or if barges had them out on the islands?

Didn't see any lights on Rattlesnake last night.

Mink Island powered up at 4PM yesterday
 

I know because my IP Cam woke up and started sending pix again. Since we get our power via underwater cable from Mark Island, it’s fair to assume Mark also has power now (barring any customer specific downed line).

Today's Nov 7 www.concordmonitor.com has a front page story about repairing the electricity on the Winnipesaukee islands with a few photos of the electric utility crews out on boats and sunk boats, and damaged dock and cottage.

One boat looks like a small landing craft with a drop down, front gate, big enough to maybe hold a Kawasaki Mule type vehicle? Like, why not use a real mule ..... the four legged type of a mule? Photos include two overturned sunk boats; someone's old beater pontoon boat, and a nice look'n sport fisherman, white hull with bright green bimini top, still tied to the dock .... plus a smashed cottage roof.

Bear News
 

Included in the photos in the Concord Monitor article, is a pic of one of the Island Service Company's large barges. Another is the white fishing boat belonging to an East Bear Island neighbor. Last winter, his camp's roof was speared by a large tree limb. Power has been restored to Bear Island. ⚡️

Concord Monitor Article http://www.concordmonitor.com/island...utage-13571885

http://www.concordmonitor.com/getatt...-cm-110617-ph6

island population
 

I digress but does anyone know which unbridged islands are the most populated. Is there data available or all more or less guesses?

thx

Rattlesnake
 

I know Rattlesnake has 200 lots along the shore. 20 are owned by Island Assn, leaving 180 in private hands. I have been told that about 150 have structures on them.

We list 193 homes, 2 children's camps and one church on Bear Island. Plus many empty lots.

Popular Islands
 

Most of the islands are unbridged. Your realtor should be able to provide the information you are seeking. I am surprised that there are many empty lots available on Bear Island. Recently, a large parcel on the west side of Bear was sold. Frequently, there are built-on properties for sale. ��

If you check the tax maps you will find quite a few empty lots. Many properties are multiple lots with empty lots kept for privacy. There are empty lots on both sides of our cabin but it is not obvious unless you see the map.

Cow island
 

Cow island has at least 132 houses last time I checked a few years ago. I'm sure it's up by a few by now.