Goodwill Ambassador for the Islands: A modern day “Welcome Wagon” — A Freeport volunteer greets ferry passengers with hand-crafted model ferries and local information, creating a warm first impression for visitors travelling between Freeport, Westport, Long Island, and Brier Island. The story highlights a grassroots tourism effort that promotes the Islands and the Bay of Fundy region in a memorable way.
Action Plan for the Eastern Mountain Avens in Canada — A new federal action plan sets out recovery steps for the endangered Eastern Mountain Avens, a rare plant found in Canada only on Brier Island and the southern tip of Digby Neck. The article explains the threats to this coastal wetland species and why protecting its habitat matters for the wider Bay of Fundy ecosystem.
Restoring Eastern Mountain Avens Habitat in Big Meadow Bog — Restoration work begins in Big Meadow Bog near Pond Cove, where partners block old drainage ditches and re-establish wetter conditions needed for Eastern Mountain Avens to survive. The piece focuses on practical conservation work already underway on Brier Island and the community support behind it.
Old Home Weekend 2016 — Brier Island’s Old Home Weekend brings residents and returning families together for parades, games, fireworks, a lobster supper, a community barbecue, and the Rachel Moore Memorial family ball game. The feature shows how this long-running celebration strengthens community ties in Westport and across the Islands.
“Margaret’s Justice” – What’s In a Name? — The issue tells the story behind the name chosen for the new Westport–Freeport ferry, tracing it to Margaret Davis and her determined fight to protect her land on Brier Island. It connects today’s ferry service to local Loyalist history and to the enduring importance of travel between Brier Island, Long Island, and Digby Neck.
Digby Neck Consolidated School: A Status Report — The future of Digby Neck Consolidated School remains uncertain as the community waits for the school board’s decision and questions the unrealistic funding demands tied to the HUB proposal. The article frames the school fight as part of a larger struggle over the future of rural communities on Digby Neck.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes Westport and Freeport updates, summer visitors, local celebrations, library programs, tourism activity, volunteer projects, and everyday community happenings across Long Island, Brier Island, Westport, Freeport, Sandy Cove, and Digby Neck.
