Herring Mystery — A major feature investigates the unexplained herring die-off along St. Mary’s Bay, from Sandy Cove and Little River to the Annapolis Basin, as residents, researchers, and Fisheries officials search for answers about one of the region’s most troubling winter events.
The Author Responds to Our Readers — A thoughtful follow-up to a reader letter reflects on how race, memory, and incomplete records shape local history, using an old photograph to ask who gets named, who gets forgotten, and how Islanders can better preserve the identities behind family archives.
News From the Neck — A broad Digby Neck feature covers the opening weeks of lobster season, holiday gatherings, new and returning residents, fundraising events, and winter community life from Sandy Cove to East Ferry.
Westport Out & About — A community column looks back on the delayed start of lobster season, holiday travel, winter weather, and village life on Brier Island, while also highlighting the many volunteers whose work keeps Westport’s events and traditions going.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 92 News — The Freeport Legion reports on a successful Santa brunch and Christmas dance, then looks ahead to a New Year’s levee, Chase the Ace, and a winter carnival planned to bring Islanders together during the slow season.
Digby Neck Consolidated School News — The school’s annual Christmas fair raises close to $1,300 through crafts, lunch, raffles, and Me to We fundraising, showing strong community support for students and school programs on Digby Neck.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes updates from the Islands Health Centre, Westport Library, the Digby Neck Collective, SAIL2, local condolences, winter events, and everyday January life across Freeport, Westport, Tiverton, and Digby Neck.
