June 2023

Ann’s Community Solar Greenhouse — The greenhouse in Freeport is nearly fully planted for the season, with community members and ICS students using the space to start seedlings, grow food, and build planters for the outside garden.

ICS Track & Field — Islands Consolidated School athletes competed through rain, wind, and hail at the district meet, with Sierra Lunn setting a new junior girls discus record and Andrew Frost setting a new senior boys shot put record.

Island Books — Two new books by local authors Jim Prime and Ben Robicheau are featured, both rooted in the people, memories, and history of Long and Brier Islands.

Practicing to Go to Mars — Ron Dyer shares his experience taking part in a Mars habitat simulation in Utah, offering a glimpse into the challenges of future human space travel.

Community News and Events — The issue also includes updates on the Islands construction debris dumpster move, Westport Library programming, local history features, new business openings, and other community news from around Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck.