Sandy Bay Historical Society presents "The Postcards of Charles Cleaves: Images of Rockport from 1907-1937

On Tuesday, July 11, the Sandy Bay Historical Society presents “The Postcards of Charles Cleaves: Images of Rockport from 1907-1937.” The free program highlights some of the hundreds of Rockport postcards published by Charles Cleaves and his Rockport Photo Bureau, whose pictures capture a remarkable record of Rockport a century ago. Bob Ambrogi, publisher of VintageRockport.com, will share a selection of Cleaves’ postcards, ranging from simple street scenes to majestic vistas. Program is July 11, 7:30 p.m., at the Rockport Public Library.

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Jerry Shine’s “A Year Underwater” Now available At The Bookstore of Gloucester

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Here’s a link to the podcast when we talked to Jerry about the book and the habitat under the water of the Cape Ann Coastline

Captain Pete Mondello Is Selling His Bar- $750 Takes It

Heavy duty resin and made from the wood of a classic Gloucester fishing boat.

Leave a comment on this post if you’re interested.

Joe’s Fish Shanty On Madfish Wharf. Joe’s got the stuff dreams are made of.@fishprinter #GloucesterMA #Gyotakyu

You gotta go check out one of my favorite artists, Joe Higgins gallery on Madfish Wharf.  Hit this link if you don’t see the video

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Backyard Growers’ Incredible Edible Garden Tour!

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YOU WON’T FIND ANY MARBLE COLUMNS OR SPACIOUS GARDENS ON THIS GARDEN TOUR!

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Join us on July 15th for Backyard Growers’ first-ever, self-guided, INCREDIBLE EDIBLE GARDEN TOUR fundraising event!

Where: Backyard, community, and school gardens in Downtown and East Gloucester

When: July 15th 10am-2pm (Rain date 7/16)

Tickets: $15 per person; FREE for children

Purchase Tickets Here or by calling 978-281-0480 or by visiting us at 271 Main Street

This is your chance to see how Gloucester folks are squeezing vegetable gardens into small spaces to grow some of their own food. You will visit backyard, community, and school gardens plus a few special guest gardens where you can learn about chickens and bees! Chat with gardeners and learn a few gardening tricks as you leisurely make your way to the different garden sites. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at urban gardening in Gloucester! Receive the exclusive garden tour…

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Have Your Kids Signed Up for Summer Camp Yet?

La Vida Adventure Camp is an award-winning day and overnight camp that gives your kids a sense of confidence and adventure as they rock climb, mountain bike, kayak and take on the Gordon College challenge course. We aim to build character, positive self-identity and a commitment to serve and care for others through our adventure programming. On- and off-campus options for ages 10–18. Some sessions are full so apply soon to secure your spot!www.gordon.edu/adventurecamp

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The Mighty F/V Trapper John Heads Out Lobstering After Baiting Up. #GloucesterMA #commercialfishing #lobsterboat

Madeline Takes Home Featured Burger Honors At Pier 23 Kitchen- Go Get Yours!

Our Lobsterman Gil Mitchell Hooks Great White @Shark_Cisco Off Of Thacher Island

Cisco is one of the sharks that have been tagged and can be tracked online here-

http://www.ocearch.org/profile/cisco/

Gil hooked and released Great White Shark Cisco seeing the tracking device on it’s fin.

Cisco was last pinged off of Rockport on the Shark Tracker App

 

 

 

 

Species:

White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias)

Gender: Male

Stage of Life: Immature

Length: 8 ft 7 in

Weight: 362 lbs

Tag Date: Oct 07, 2016

Tag Location: Nantucket, MA

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Total travel: 2731.613 miles

Description: Cisco was named for Cisco Beach on Nantucket and for our partner Cisco Brewery who created the Shark Tracker Light Lager to support our research.