The Big Winner! — Freeport celebrates a major Chase the Ace win as Earl Crocker draws the ace of spades and takes home a $58,430 jackpot after months of community excitement. The story also highlights the volunteers, kitchen staff, and local support that make the fundraiser such a success in Freeport.
Happy Retirement Caroline Norwood — Westport marks the retirement of Caroline Norwood after roughly 30 years as village clerk, recognizing her long service to Brier Island and her role in keeping village business running. The feature also reflects on her family’s move to Westport, the old school, and the community changes she has witnessed over the decades.
Congratulations Class of 2016! — The July issue opens by celebrating the Islands Consolidated School graduating class of 2016, making local graduation one of the issue’s central stories. The coverage ties the milestone to community pride across Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck.
Ferry Dock Areas Improvement Project — Planning continues for upgrades to the ferry dock areas at East Ferry, Tiverton, Freeport, and Westport, with community feedback shaping designs focused on safety, comfort, wayfinding, and stronger visitor experience. The article presents the ferry slips as gateway spaces that can better showcase the history and identity of the Islands and the Bay of Fundy region.
A Question of Access for All — A detailed accessibility feature examines ramps, thresholds, turning space, and entrances at public buildings, urging communities on Long Island and Digby Neck to think beyond basic compliance. The article argues that true access means mobility-impaired residents and visitors can enter public spaces safely and with dignity.
Tom Goodwin and Ocean Explorations Centre — The issue profiles Tom Goodwin’s whale-watching and research work in Tiverton, tracing how Ocean Explorations grows into a well-known Bay of Fundy tourism business over 30 years. The article also connects that success to conservation, environmental education, and the broader tourism economy of Long Island and Brier Island.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes Westport Old Home Weekend events, Digby Neck school and health updates, Eldridge Memorial Library history, shoreline cleanups, local tourism news, and community happenings across Freeport, Westport, Tiverton, Sandy Cove, and the Bay of Fundy region.
