Breaking Waves Edition — The August issue centres on the Breaking Waves festival in Freeport, promoting a full weekend of film, live music, vendors, a kid zone, washer toss, and community events on Natal Day weekend in Long Island’s Bay of Fundy region.
Old Home Weekend — Westport’s Old Home Weekend brings Brier Island together for a packed schedule of community favourites including a parade, lobster supper, ball game, kid’s events, fireworks, and a long list of volunteers and sponsors who keep the tradition going.
Have You Seen This Plant? Giant Hogweed!! — A public safety feature warns Digby Neck and Islands residents about the dangers of giant hogweed, explaining how to identify it, why its sap can cause severe skin burns, and what steps to take for safe removal.
REDHOUSE — A personal essay reflects on the deeper meaning of a seasonal retreat in Freeport, describing REDHOUSE not just as a Bay of Fundy cottage, but as a place shaped by ritual, memory, solitude, and the rhythms of life on Long Island.
Ruby Red Art & Craft Gallery Opens in Little River — A new art and craft gallery opens in Little River, showcasing work by Digby Neck artists and giving new life to a historic building while adding another creative destination for locals and visitors.
Hillcote House Hosts Linden MacIntyre — Hillcote House in Sandy Cove announces a special literary event featuring Linden MacIntyre reading from The Only Café, followed by a conversation with Noah Richler, bringing a notable cultural gathering to Digby Neck.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes Relay for Life coverage, school leaving highlights, library programming, updates from the Schoolhouse Café, local heritage news from Rossway, volunteer calls, and summer community happenings across Freeport, Westport, Brier Island, and Digby Neck.
