Month: June 2024

Information regarding Blynman Bridge

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Reblogged from Gloucester Police Facebook

 

The Blynman Bridge is currently closed due to damage from a boating accident. Emergency services are on scene and MASS DOT is enroute to assess the extent of the damage and make repairs. Please avoid the area for the time being.

Gloucester Harbor Schooner Sail for LGBTQIA+ Teens      

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Schooner Adventure will offer a free, private sail in Gloucester Harbor for LGBTQIA+ teenagers and their allies, ages 13-18, on Friday evening, June 28.

The sail during St. Peter’s Fiesta will feature beautiful views from the harbor of the Greasy Pole contest and carnival. Members of the local teen-age band Kicked Off the Bus will play music on board the schooner to add to the fun atmosphere.

Food and drink will be provided, and the Adventure’s crew and other adults will chaperone. Permission slips are required for ages 13-17. The schooner sail is organized by the Cape Ann Pride Coalition and Younity and is free to participants thanks to a grant from Awesome Gloucester and other donations.

The sail will take place on June 28 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The schooner is located at the Harriet Webster Pier, 23 Harbor Loop in Gloucester. If you have questions or to sign up to join the sail, email stephenh@capeannpride.org byMonday, June 24. 

Go See The Whales!

Posted on by Pat D

I put on my red whale watching wellies and we took our second whale watch of the season recently because the sightings have been unbelievable. We were not disappointed. Capt John and naturalist Tina of Cape Ann Whale Watch guided a full boat out to Jeffrey’s Ledge where we were treated to a calf having quite the play time. It was a bit choppy but none of the passengers cared about that too much with the show that was going on right in front of us. More thorough reporting of the trip can be found at this Cape Ann Whale Watch Facebook link about the trip. As always, education is paramount which is something I truly appreciate. It was nice to see familiar faces aboard including Thatcher as a crew member! Well done by all.