May 2025
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Passages May 2025
In This Issue…
Heber Outhouse and the 1927 Gale: A Story of Survival — Dorothy Outhouse recounts the dramatic rescue of Tiverton fisherman Heber Outhouse during the devastating August 1927 gale, when a rope, a prayer, and a series of small miracles brought him safely home.
Celebrating Rhubarb: The Plant That Zings Into Spring — The Plant Ladies dig into the pleasures and practicalities of rhubarb, from dividing and caring for the plants to cooking with one of spring’s most beloved garden staples.
Big Dig! — ICS track and field gets a major boost thanks to community volunteers and donated equipment work that revitalized the school’s long and triple jump pit.
Community Cleanups, Events, and Local Initiatives — From Freeport’s cleanup days and park restoration efforts to Sandy Cove Conservancy plans and community art, the issue is full of signs of people pitching in to improve life across the Islands and Neck.