Month: March 2025

Join your hosts Katelyn Ciaramitaro and Megan McGovern for Selling with Style & Simplicity: A Team Approach to Success, an insightful event designed for homeowners looking to streamline the selling process with expert guidance.

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Featuring a panel of industry leaders, this event will showcase how collaboration between real estate, home staging, organization, and financing can lead to seamless and successful home sales.

Our expert speakers include:

  • Katelyn Ciaramitaro – Real Estate Advisor, Engel & Völkers by the Sea
  • Megan McGovern – Founder, SORT by Megan (Professional Organizer)
  • Betsy Konaxis – Owner, BK Classic Collections Home Stagers
  • Matt Blanchard – Sales Manager, Leader Bank

Learn how strategic staging, organization, market expertise, and financing solutions can maximize home value and create a stress-free experience. Whether you’re preparing to sell or simply want to gain industry insights, this event is a must-attend!

TO RSVP FOR THIS FREE EVENT, click below: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/selling-with-style-simplicity-a-team-approach-to-success-tickets-1247249158809?aff=oddtdtcreator

Blue Bench

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

This blue bench matches the blue sky and blue Magnolia Harbor.  The bench is popular to sit and watch ducks, sunset and people watching.

 

Boston Light with Lighthouse Keeper Sally Snowman at SFL on Thursday evening

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 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Guiding Light: The Legacy of Boston Light with Keeper Sally Snowman

📅 Thursday, March 13
🕠 5:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 Sawyer Free Librarya, 21 Main Street, Gloucester

Join the Sawyer Free Free Library for a captivating evening with Sally Snowman, the Keeper of Boston Light, as she shares the rich history and personal stories of America’s first established light station. Since 1716, Boston Light has illuminated the way for mariners entering Boston Harbor, and as the last manned Coast Guard Light Station in the country, it holds a unique place in maritime history.

As the 70th and final keeper, Sally Snowman has spent over two decades maintaining this historic beacon. In this engaging presentation, she will recount her experiences as a 21st-century lighthouse keeper, offering insights from her co-authored books and sharing stunning images from Boston Light’s 307-year history.

🔹 Registration required at sawyerfreelibrary.org
🔹 Questions? Contact lsvensson@sawyerfreelibrary.org

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from Sally Snowman, Ph.D., educator, author, and historian, as she prepares to retire and close a remarkable chapter in maritime history.

Delicious Quiche at 525

Posted on by Nichole S.

I stopped at 525 on Sunday morning for breakfast when they opened at 10:30 and asked Larry about the quiche of the day. He had made it himself. When I asked how it was, he replied modestly, “It’s ok.” Well, I assure you it was much more than ok. Maybe the best quiche I’ve ever had….the crust was perfection!

First sunset of Daylight Savings Time

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

As we were walking Shore Road on Sunday, the wind picked up again and the clouds covered the sun.  All of a sudden, the sky lit up.

For the Cape Ann Animal Aid pet of the week, meet the one, the only… Clarita!

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Hello! For the pet of the week, meet the one, the only… Clarita!

BreedRetriever, Labrador/Mix Age5 months 6 days GenderFemale SizeMedium ColorWhite Spayed/NeuteredDeclawedNo HousetrainedPartially Adoption Price$500.00 

Meet Clarita! This lovely little lady just came to us all the way from Puerto Rico. She’s had a lot of changes in her life recently and can come off a little shy and uncertain of herself because of this but she’s slowly learning people aren’t so bad! She’s been meeting new canine friends here at CAAA to help build her confidence up as well. Once she warms up to you she’s a sweet and gentle baby girl who is sure to bring a smile to any face! We think she’d do really well in a home with another canine companion to show her the ropes and continue to help her come out of her shell. If you think you’d make a good match and are willing to give this shy girl a chance, please submit an application today! Once you’re approved, you will be able to meet!

To submit an application please go to: capeannanimalaid.org/dogapp

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Cape Ann Animal Aid

Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930

(978) 283-6055

www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.org

www.facebook.com/CapeAnnAnimalAid

Irish Coffee At Oak To Ember

Posted on by Pat D

Well, March is marching on toward St. Patrick’s Day and we have several Irish Coffee reports in the wings. Today’s features Oak to Ember on Rogers St. This version was very satisfying with the generous dollop of whipped cream (came without asking which was fine by me) and Bailey’s. Perfectly smooth and creamy. I’ve had my share of Irish Coffee in a wide range of places, but have never been offered a big spoon as accompaniment. I always appreciate extras with my servings, so thanks a bunch Oak to Ember! Slainte!

GloucesterCast 775 Taped 3/9/25 Live From Margaritaville

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GloucesterCast 775 Taped 3/9/25 Live From Margaritaville

Audio Podcast Click Here-

Video Podcast Click here-

Mixed Venues — pat morss

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No particular topic this time.

Last March, a few plastic plantings were added to a tree cavity.
By August, the theme was headed toward Jurassic Park.
This March the growing number of offerings is overwhelming.
One of several passing deer chose to check out the bird feeder activity.
Mallard squadron departing from Niles Pond.
NOT the horizon and clouds, but just flat ice beyond open water on the pond.
A lone Red-breasted Merganser displaying his diving skills at Brace Cove.
The dive is instantaneous.
He spent more time underwater than above.
One of our sociable winter residents, a damp Downy Woodpecker.
A flock of Cedar Waxwings was tossing berries around.
Quite satisfied following Sunday brunch.

Powder blue walks on Long Beach. What are the markers on both sides of Saratoga Creek?

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Early spring. March 2025

Sky and cottages

Flag markers

not sure what they indicate.

Mourning Dove eyelids

Gloucester’s Man at the Wheel watching over Gloucester Harbor

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Walking Stacy Boulevard on a extremely windy day, the sky and ocean were so blue.  The Man at the Wheel looked majestic.

Save the date! Bookstore of Gloucester April 4th-6th we are going to have an OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND to celebrate FIFTY YEARS 🥳📚 All are invited to a weekend of fun! Still ironing out some details and fun surprises, but here is a broad-strokes look at what we have planned:

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🎂FRIDAY April 4th:
After Hours Party at The Bookstore 5pm-9pm (we’ll have yummy food and beverages, a special April Art Wall with Bookstore art and ephemera, & more)

✍️SATURDAY April 5th:
Poetry Day 10am-6pm (Special poetry kits for the community to write 50 word poems about reading or The Bookstore! 25% off Poetry Section!)

📖SUNDAY April 6th:
Story Time with Bookstore friends 10am-12:30pm (Sweet treats and picture book read-alouds!)