As many you know, we went to Erie PA for a couple of weeks to welcome our new grandchild to the world. As I unpacked my cables, it occured to me that it certainly takes a lot of wires to live wirelessly.

MARCH 12, 2025 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Join the Sawyer Free Library on Thursday evening March 20 at 5:30 p.m. for an engaging evening with award-winning local writer and poet Laura Plummer as she discusses her debut chapbook, A Decade in Gloucester: Reflections on History and Home. Through heartfelt poetry and prose, Plummer explores the unexpected discovery of her Finnish ancestors’ deep ties to Gloucester—connections she uncovered after moving to the city in 2014.

This beautifully crafted collection offers a unique perspective on Gloucester’s history and its profound influence on Plummer’s sense of place and belonging. Through her writing, she paints a rich literary portrait of the seafaring city that captured her heart.

All are invited. No registration is required for this event. For more information, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org or call 978-325-5500.

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Also the Bad Brain Podcast is hilarious if you haven’t listened yet-

https://www.instagram.com/badbrainpod

My name is Bob Thome, U.S. Army veteran. I am searching for an army buddy who I served with in 1972-1973 in Kaiserslautern Germany. His name is Harry Goodwin. His leave address was 9 Magnolia Avenue, Gloucester, MA. He would have graduated high school around 1951 or 1952, or possibly a year or two earlier. I have been unable to locate and visit with him. Any old timers affiliated with this site who might have a lead on where I might locate Harry?

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. If there are no leads, that’s fine too.

-BT, Army Veteran

Early Risers…

Police Chief John Horvath reports that the Rockport Police Department, along with the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad and Rockport Fire, responded to the discovery of a possible World War I era ordnance on Cleaves Street.

At approximately 4:33 p.m., an individual cleaning a cottage on Cleaves Street came across what appeared to be a decommissioned 75mm artillery shell. The Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad was notified and responded to the scene, where they conducted an X-ray analysis of the object. However, the results were inconclusive.

Out of an abundance of caution, the Bomb Squad made the determination to conduct a controlled detonation at the Rockport Police Department gun range, located off Piggery Crossing. The detonation was successfully completed without incident.

Rockport Fire Department, Rockport Fire Department Ambulance and Beauport Ambulance stood by as a precaution during the detonation.

There is no ongoing threat to the public, and no charges have been filed in connection with this incident.

The new year is here, and it’s the perfect time to set your sights on a fresh start. Whether you’re decluttering your home, moving to a new space, or gearing up for a big project, Grove Street Self Storage is here to help you achieve your 2025 goals.

🌟 Here’s how we can make this year your most organized yet:

• Declutter for a Clearer Mind:Free up valuable space at home or in the office by storing items you don’t need every day.
• Support for Life Transitions: From moving to renovating, our storage units provide a safe and flexible solution for whatever life throws your way.
• Seasonal Storage Made Simple: Safely pack away your holiday décor, winter gear, and other seasonal items until you need them again.
• Boost Business Productivity:Small businesses can use storage for extra inventory, documents, or equipment to keep operations running smoothly. 

🍃 Start 2025 off right with a clean slate and peace of mind, knowing your belongings are safe and secure.

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MARCH 7, 2025 BY ANGEL WINGS WELLNESS

CBD Can Help With MS Symptoms

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic and progressive condition that damages the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, resulting in the loss of function in various muscles and body parts. People with this disease often experience difficulty with speech and muscle coordination, as well as blurred vision and extreme fatigue. Research indicates that CBD may significantly alleviate symptoms related to MS, possibly even reversing symptoms and offering protection against the progression of MS. Utilizing CBD could assist in regaining control of muscles, leading to an improved quality of life.

Are you having sleep issues? Anxiety? Pain? Stop by Angel Wings Wellness- 12 Rogers Street Gloucester to receive a free consultation and free samples to try and see if CBD can improve the quality of your life. 

Friday, Saturday 11-4 or call to make an appointment- 978-985-4592

Continuing the Irish Coffee series, I ordered one at Calas in Manchester when we had dinner with friends there recently. Another example in the “plain and simple” category…..it was simple and kind of perfect, though I have to admit I miss whipped cream……that’s becoming kind of a mandatory addition to make it into my top 3! The mason jar isn’t my favorite serving choice but I’ll allow it. These nights have been so cold though that these warm drinks are making a real difference in my attitude. Slainte.

MARCH 5, 2025 ~ BHGMARKETING2023

A culinary experience, from one coast to another. 

We invite you to join us for an Oregon Wine Pairing Dinner featuring Raptor Ridge Winery. Take in exquisite East Coast ocean views while enjoying the divine flavors of the West!

On Thursday, March 27th at 6:00PM, experience a four-course menu, perfectly paired with the excellence of Raptor Ridge wines. 

Awaken your palate with flavorful Butter-Poached Salmon, paired with Auxerrois, and Pan-Seared Black Cod, accompanied by earthy flavors such as Morels, Fingerlings, Fiddleheads, and Ramps, paired with Grüner Veltliner. 

Enjoy sublime Oven-Roasted Duck paired with Pinot Noir. Finally, a flavorful finish awaits as the fourth course presents a Blackberry and Chèvre Cheesecake, perfectly complemented by Brut Rosé.

Join us for this delectable coast-to-coast experience, where you’ll embark on a flavor-filled journey from Oregon to the Atlantic!

Limited seating is available. Learn More & Book Now: https://bit.ly/4h4znEO

Wins all the way around…

From March 16 to March 31, the Blynman Canal will be closed to all boat traffic because a structure that will have to be built under the bridge. The bridge will be in the down position for the duration of the work. 

There will also be a channel closure affecting even small craft. 

The bridge will remain open to vehicular traffic, though lanes may be closed on occasion.

MassDOT initially requested to perform the work from April 1 to May 1, but that time frame coincides with scallop season, when numerous vessels use the Blynman Bridge to access the harbor and fishing grounds. At the urging of the Harbormaster, several state agencies and local legislators, MassDOT agreed to move the work up and to shorten the length of the closure.

“I want to thank MassDOT, our local legislative delegation, and the state for helping us to ensure this necessary work will not unduly impact scallop season,” said Harbormaster Lucido. “This work is not optional, and we appreciate everyone’s willingness to reschedule it to minimize impacts on our local community.”

Phase 2 of the work will be moved to November, again at the urging of the Harbormaster, state agencies, and local legislators, to minimize the impact of the work on commercial scallop fisheries and local stakeholders. 

Click here to get your elm tree planted:

https://www.capeannelms.com/

This is the original post from 2023: Project Elm

Making Cape Ann GREEN again,
one tree at a time.

Reserve Your Trees Now

We are now accepting tree requests for 2023 as we aim for 1000 Elm trees planted in 10 years—only 825 to go! So far this year our trees are free, thanks to many generous donors who are paying it forward so Cape Ann folk can plant beautiful elms!

And our dedicated volunteers will plant the tree(s) for you on the Cape Ann site you select. So what are you waiting for? Sign up for a gorgeous elm in your yard and help us by picking a site that is street facing so that we can help recreate the cathedral like “elm effect” all over Cape Ann like so many years ago and fight climate change at the same time!

Donations to help fund our efforts are deeply appreciated. Though we are not yet a 501c3 organization and therefore donations are not yet tax deductible, they will help us do what we do best—buy and plant elm trees all over Cape Ann. Thank you.

This year we, in honor of Gloucester’s 400th Anniversary, we are partnering with Biomimicy of New England to support 400 Trees Gloucester—an effort two plant that many trees in Gloucester over the next two years. All trees requested in Gloucester this year and next as a part of Cape Ann Elms will count towards this special tree initiative. Help us!

Thank you!