Islands Community Greenhouse Project in Freeport — Work continued on the proposed community greenhouse near the Freeport ballfield, a project designed to extend the growing season on Long Island through geothermal heating while improving food security and accessibility for seniors and residents across Digby Neck.
Remembrance Day Services Adapt to COVID-19 Across the Islands — Remembrance Day ceremonies in Freeport, Tiverton, and Westport were modified to comply with pandemic restrictions, with smaller services held at local cenotaphs and residents encouraged to observe the traditional moment of silence while maintaining safe distancing.
New Home Décor Business Opens on Brier Island — A new small business on Water Street on Brier Island began offering handcrafted home décor and artisan goods, providing local creators with a place to showcase their work while strengthening the small-business community along Digby Neck.
Birding and Wildlife Highlights from Brier Island — Local birders reported notable wildlife encounters, including the rescue and release of a Cooper’s Hawk trapped in a lobster trap and observations of migrating hawks near Western Light, highlighting Brier Island’s importance as a migration hotspot in the Bay of Fundy region.
Community News from Long Island, Brier Island, and Digby Neck — The issue also features updates on local fundraising and development initiatives, community events and Legion activities, public discussions about emergency health services coverage for the Islands, and seasonal announcements affecting residents throughout Freeport, Tiverton, Westport, and surrounding Digby Neck communities.
