A problem with one of the Cat Ferry’s engines won’t be fixed until after the summer sailing season. Bay Ferries announced on Friday that one of the Cat’s four engines will remain offline – forcing slower travel times and one less crossing a week between Yarmouth and Portland, Maine. The Cat lost the use of it’s starboard outer main engine on June 28th. Bay Ferries Ltd says the engine’s manufacturer will cover the cost of the repairs. The Cat has been experiencing a resurgence this year, carrying more than twice as many passengers last month than they did in June of 2016.
Category: Amherst
Maritimers Asked to Take Down Bird Feeders to Stop Spread of Deadly Parasite
Bird lovers across the Maritimes are being advised to put away their bird feeders as a deadly infection is spreading across the region. Avian parasite trichomoniasis has been detected in dozens of birds in the maritime provinces. The deadly infection affects bird’s throats, making them unable to swallow. Bird feeders allow the parasite to spread quickly from bird to bird as the parasite spreads in the seeds. While the parasite does not effect humans, dogs or cats Maritimers are being advised to take their feeders down and carefully wash them to help stop the spread of the infection.