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This picture is taken from where the Pigeon Cove Whole Foods/ Montagnino Building is looking from the inner harbor outwards. Note the broken down piers and abandoned boat.
Huge progress since we first checked in on Barbara Koen’s Dress Code Downtown Tomato Garden. I frankly don’t know what she’s gonna do with all the tomatoes that are growing in her little patch. There must be at least triple the amount of tiny green tomatoes gowning now than there were a couple of weeks ago. I also spotted what looked to be some basil growing.
I’m sharing this for my dad and his wife, and their sweet baby, Nikolai.
He was born on March 10th, about four weeks early. We knew going into it that he had a heart defect, but there were also complications during birth where he developed a lung infection, and needed immediate care. He responded well to the antibiotics and was able to hear Dad’s voice and open his eyes.
On March 16th, Nikolai had open heart surgery as his infection in the lungs had improved. After an almost 13 hour surgery, he had a serious setback and needed urgent intervention. The team acted quickly, bringing him back into surgery and placing him on ECMO for additional support.
Since then, he’s continued to fight through all of it. It’s been a lot in a very short amount of time, but he is one strong boy and is fighting every step of the way.
My dad and his wife have been going back and forth from Gloucester to Boston every day just to be with him, while also trying to keep things going at home (including caring for their dog, Miss Sadie). It’s a lot to carry, in every sense.
We’re incredibly grateful for the medical team taking care of him at Boston Children’s Hospital. They’ve been steady, thoughtful, and just really good to our family through all of this. Words do not come close to the level of gratitude for the skill and heart of these medical professionals.
If you know my dad, you know he’s always been someone who shows up for people without hesitation. I just wanted to make a space for anyone who’s asked how to help to be able to do that.
There’s no pressure at all. But anything will go toward helping with the day-to-day of this; travel, food, time away from work, medical bills and everything that comes with having a baby in the hospital.
If donating isn’t possible, sharing this or keeping Nikolai in your thoughts means just as much.
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The auction is posted online now for early preview at bid.capeannauction.com Bidding begins Wednesday, March 25th.
Hey Joey, GMG probably has the biggest social media following on the Island, soI’m writing to ask for your help promoting the online benefit auction we are hosting to support the families of the seven souls lost aboard the Gloucester fishing vessel F/V Lily Jean. We have launched an online Benefit Auction for the F/V Lily Jean Fund with 100% of the proceeds — including the buyer’s premium — going directly to the F/V Lily Jean Fund, a 501(c) organization created to support the families of the crew. All payments for lots won from the auction will be made by check directly to the F/V Lily Jean Fund. The auction is posted online now for early preview at bid.capeannauction.com Bidding begins Wednesday, March 25th. We will be having a LIVE PREVIEW for this auction on the day the auction starts: Wednesday, March 25th from 3 pm to 7 pm, at our Gloucester, MA location at 159 Maplewood Ave. (The old Linsky’s Garage) Information about the auction can be found at the following Info & updates page: https://www.capeannauction.com/post/benefit-auction-for-families-of-7-lost-on-f-v-lily-jean Highlights include important original Cape Ann art and other generous donations, such as paintings by Parker Perkins, Tom Nicholas and TM Nicholas, John Terelak, Charlie Movalli, Robert Gruppe, along with antiques, sterling jewelry and contributed by individuals and businesses who care deeply about our community. How you can help: Share the auction link and blog post with your audience via email, social media, website, bulletin, or community boards.Post or distribute the event flyer (linked on our information page) in your organization, store, or neighborhood. Encourage people to register to bid (simple one-time registration) and to participate in any way they can — bidding, donating, or simply spreading the word.Even a brief mention in a newsletter, a social media post, or a note on your website can make a real difference. Word of mouth is the most powerful tool we have, and with an event like this, every share is an act of solidarity with these families. If you are willing to help, I can provide a short blurb, images, and links tailored to your audience, or you are welcome to use any language from the blog post linked above. If you have questions or ideas for additional outreach, please contact me directly at walt@capeannauction.com or (978) 395-7077. (Texting first is best!) On behalf of Cape Ann Auction and our staff, thank you for anything you can do to support the families of the F/V Lily Jean and to honor the memory of the seven we lost. With gratitude, Walt Kolenda & The Staff at Cape Ann Auction 159 Maplewood Ave Gloucester, MA 01930 (978) 395-7077walt@capeannauction.comwww.capeannauction.com
Joe, I just wanted to reach out to you because you’re an amazing man and you’re doing a great job on that page. Good morning, Gloucester. I’m not sure what you can do, but maybe you could say a couple of words and keep my son in your thoughts he’s on critical list still day nine and we need every positive thing we can get every prayer everything his name is Nikolai Joseph Klyce I know you reach a lot of people and everybody loves you. I’m not sure what you can do, but if you can do anything, please.
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Left to Right: Cassandra Anderson, Librarian and Archivist; Sarah Tripp, Assistant Librarian and Archivist.
Cape Ann Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Cassandra Anderson as Librarian and Archivist and Sarah Tripp as Assistant Librarian and Archivist.
Together, Anderson and Tripp will steward the Museum’s extensive Library and Archives, which have been available to researchers and the public since 1875. The Archives include manuscripts and printed materials that provide insight into the daily lives of Cape Ann residents, including letters, business records, cargo manifests, and other historic documents. The Museum’s collection also houses more than 15,000 historic photographs dating from the 19th century to present day.
Anderson graduated in 2022 from Simmons University’s dual master’s degree program in Library and Information Science, with a concentration in Archives and History. She has worked with several university archives, historical societies, and libraries as a consulting archivist and project manager. Her favorite archival materials to work with are letters and diaries, which offer intimate glimpses into everyday life throughout history.
A lifelong Essex County resident, Tripp holds a bachelor’s degree in English and History from Merrimack College and a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Simmons University, which she completed in 2025. She most recently served as a Reference Assistant at the Phillips Library at the Peabody Essex Museum. Tripp is deeply committed to making local history accessible and looks forward to collaborating with colleagues to share Cape Ann’s stories with the public.
“This is an exciting time to welcome Cassandra and Sarah to Cape Ann Museum as we prepare to reopen our Downtown Campus in June,” said Oliver Barker, Director of the Cape Ann Museum. “Their expertise will be invaluable as we expand access to our collections with a new Archival gallery Downtown, and continue the Museum’s mission of preserving and sharing Cape Ann’s rich history.”
The Museum’s Downtown Campus at 27 Pleasant Street is currently closed for renovations and will reopen on June 30, 2026, unveiling beautifully redesigned and upgraded gallery spaces dedicated to the Museum’s archival collections.