New Year…new features in Passages — The January issue marks a revitalization of Passages with new correspondents, new recurring columns, and a stronger volunteer effort to cover Long Island, Brier Island, Digby Neck, Freeport, and Westport more fully. It signals a broader push to deepen local coverage across the Bay of Fundy region.
Islands Consolidated students pull together clothing drive for refugees — Students at Islands Consolidated School and local residents collect and sort 25 bags of clothing for incoming refugee families in Nova Scotia, then add handmade welcome cards and a UNICEF donation. The story highlights a strong community response from Long Island that connects local action to a wider humanitarian effort.
Help needed in coming up with plan to deal with possible Bay of Fundy oil spill — As more oil shipping raises concern, the Fishermen and Scientists Research Society asks experienced fishermen to help identify coastal and inshore areas that should be protected first in the event of a spill. The article focuses on the ecological and economic stakes for the Bay of Fundy, including the waters around Digby Neck, Long Island, and Brier Island.
Digby Food Bank: Hunger and Food Insecurity on the Islands, Neck and County — This feature examines hidden hunger in the region and explains how families from the Islands and Digby Neck rely on the Digby Food Bank for monthly support. It also highlights the volunteers, donations, and local transportation help that keep food assistance reaching vulnerable residents.
New Faces, New Friends — A new welcome column introduces Tom and Tammy, who move to Long Island full time after years of visiting and begin building a life that includes goats, renovations, and deeper community roots. The story presents them as part of the changing face of Island life in Freeport and the surrounding region.
Savannah mourned and missed by all — The issue reports on the death of Savannah McDormand, a young Westport woman whose loss deeply affects Brier Island and the wider Islands community. The article reflects the shock and grief felt across Westport and beyond.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes Christmas concerts and school activities, seniors’ events, holiday suppers, church gatherings, library programs, Chase the Ace updates, new residents, local farewells, and everyday winter news from Freeport, Tiverton, Westport, Sandy Cove, and communities along Digby Neck.
