An Unacceptable State — A major feature examines the dangerous condition of wharves on Digby Neck and the Islands, warning that years of neglect at Little River, Centreville, and Sandy Cove now threaten fishing safety, harbour access, and local jobs tied to the Bay of Fundy fishery.
Stopping by the Islands on Their Way to Their Nesting Grounds — A Westport birding feature highlights spring arrivals including Baltimore orioles, indigo buntings, hummingbirds, and a scarlet tanager, capturing the annual return of migratory birds to Brier Island and the Islands region.
The Cat’s Meow — Kristen Crocker launches a new second-hand chic thrift and consignment shop inside Lavena’s Catch in Freeport, turning a long-time interest in fashion and display into a new Long Island small business.
It’s the Only Drawback to Living Here — The Digby Area Health Coalition releases a report based on local interviews that details ongoing problems with doctors, travel, communication, and rural access to care, while calling for major changes to health services in Digby County.
Science Olympics — Islands Consolidated School students post strong results at the annual Science Olympics, taking gold in Grades 4 and 5 and silver in Grade 6 before moving on to regional competition in Yarmouth.
What’s Up with the Ferry Dock Project? — Organizers report that the ferry dock improvement project keeps moving despite election-related funding delays, with planning underway for benches, planters, parking changes, and a whale-themed interpretive installation at the dock areas.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes updates on Westport and Tiverton events, library programming, Sunday school closing, the giant elm tree in Westport, the Schoolhouse Café and Digby Neck Collective, Me to We fundraising, local health notes, and spring happenings across Freeport, Westport, Tiverton, and Digby Neck.
