2017 Digby & Area Volunteers — A recognition dinner in Digby honours volunteers from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck, celebrating the people whose work supports community groups, local events, and everyday life across the region.
Restoring Eastern Mountain Avens Habitat in Big Meadow Bog — A major environmental feature reports on restoration work in Big Meadow Bog on Brier Island, where blocked ditches and rising water levels are helping protect the endangered Eastern Mountain Avens and reshape one of the Islands’ most important wetland habitats.
A Me to We Adventure — Students from the Tri-Counties travel to Nicaragua through Me to We, where they help with school construction and community projects while reflecting on hard physical work, cultural exchange, and the impact of service learning.
11th Memorial Pool Tournament — The annual Barney Outhouse Memorial Pool Tournament brings players to the Freeport Legion for a day of friendly competition, remembrance, and community connection in honour of a longtime Legion member and pool player.
What’s Up with the Ferry Dock Project? — Organizers say the ferry dock project is gaining momentum with help from Islands Consolidated School’s O2 students, who may contribute volunteer hours to build planters, benches, and a life-size whale installation for the dock areas.
Of Feathers and Fur — A rescue column follows the release of an injured Rough-legged Hawk and urges responsible pet care as kitten season begins, while local volunteers continue trapping, spaying, and rehoming cats on Long Island and Brier Island.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also includes spring updates from Westport and Freeport, Old Home Weekend plans on Brier Island, library programming, SAIL 2 fundraising, Saltscapes tourism promotion, health notices, and community events across the Islands and Digby Neck.
