by mail@monicastarkdesign.com | Mar 31, 2026 | apr26, Uncategorized
The next installment of Amanda Crocker’s My Name Is series will take place on April 9, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. This presentation will share the stories of Clarence Bates, Stephen Suthern, and Terence Robicheau—three Island men who went to...
by mail@monicastarkdesign.com | Mar 31, 2026 | apr26, Uncategorized
By Kristina Inrig A group of residents on Brier Island has formed a new organization to promote Joshua Slocum. Slocum was the first person to sail single-handedly around the world. He lived on Brier Island in his youth before setting out to sea. The Joshua Slocum...
by mail@monicastarkdesign.com | Mar 15, 2026 | mar26, Uncategorized
A huge thank you to everyone who has already hit the beaches this year—your efforts have been incredible! Between January and February alone, our community of #OceanWarriors has already pulled over 75,000 lobster bands and thousands of pounds of debris from our...
by mail@monicastarkdesign.com | Mar 15, 2026 | mar26, Uncategorized
What Freeport’s recent tax meeting revealed about costs, capacity, and the changing economics of rural life By PASSAGES Editor, Monica Stark From the March 2026 issue The recent public meeting on Freeport’s village taxes drew a full room and an attentive audience, the...
by mail@monicastarkdesign.com | Mar 15, 2026 | mar26, Uncategorized
Communities urged to speak out on new industrial open-pen fish farming proposals BY ST. MARY’S BAY PROTECTORS, MELISSA MERRITT (EAST FERRY) AND RICK WALLACE (FREEPORT) March 2026 Issue → A Norwegian company wants to put open net fish farms in St. Mary’s Bay. This...
