Congratulations to the people of the Cranberry Isles, who saw an opportunity to solve a perennial problem and took action – in their case, purchasing a piece of property in Southwest Harbor for a mainland parking lot. Having title to this lot will help Islesford and Great Cranberry, the two islands in the town with year-round populations, continue as viable communities. The purchase – at great expense for such a small town – is yet another demonstration of island residents’ willingness to take matters in their own hands and invest in their own future.