Category: Community Photos

Two Islands from Split Rock Boulder

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Thatcher Island (Twin Lights) and Salt Island off of Good Harbor Beach, as seen from what I call Split Rock Boulder.

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Community Photos 7/17/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Nice & memorable alternative to a rained-out Whale Watch !

Shuttle Faces–Sunday July 13 2014

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

I always see such smiling faces every time I go on the Harbor Tour Shuttle

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If You Build It…Well, You Know the Rest.

Posted on by Nichole S.

There’s a lot of construction going on along Nugent Stretch from Gloucester along into Rockport these days.

 

 

 

 

The Schooner Lannon, Sunset, Buck Moon, Fireworks, Dessert

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

The Schooner Lannon, Sunset, Buck Moon, Fireworks, and Dessert, you could not ask for anything more!

IMG_5816Dessert was supplied by Sticky Fingers Pastry located at Browns Mall.

Sunday Bruch at Giuseppe’s Ristorante with Jazz Music

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Eggs Benedict and Pulled Pork/Egg and Ham Wrap with Bloody Mary – Great Bruch at Giuseppe’s Ristorante

IMG_5818We also had the pleasure of meeting Memory Layne’s Parents John and Robin.

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Community Photos 7/15/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hillside from Peter Digre

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Note To Kim Smith:

Hey Kim:
The milkweeds are ready.
Can you send some butterflies over?
Greg Gibson

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Hi there,

I just stumbled on Good Morning Gloucester, and thought I’d add this photo to the collection. My family owned Rockholme for several years, perhaps 1952-1955.  Daniel & Frances Kagno, J.William & Bernice Finkel. This was before the name changed to Shepherd’s Cove, and before it was winterized.  I’m sure I can find better photos. It’s so beautiful now! 

From Faithe Raphael

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Photos taken evening of 7/12/2014 From Eric Schwartz

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Kickin’ It in Rockport!

Posted on by Nichole S.

What a ball!   On Saturday morning men and women from the United States Navy joined forces with some young and eager kickball stars from Rockport.  The results were a mad game of Kickball!  The Midshipmen (trust me when I say I did some research to figure out the correct terms to use for these awesome men and women…but, since they were out of uniform, I’m at a loss) were unbelievable with the kids and, while the game was competitive, it was also hysterical to watch.  Children 6 years old and older were welcome to register in advance for the opportunity to play with and against the Navy.  At the end of the game they game some younger children (including the Finnster) a chance to kick and run the bases as well.

Thanks to all of those involved!  Lasting memories for these young kids for sure.

Community Photos 7/13/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

July 4th Weekend at Good Harbor Beach From Peter Digre

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Long Walk Home From Peter Digre

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New windows Going In – City Hall From Bruce Slifer

Thanks to many hundreds of Gloucester folk who have supported the restoration of this very important building representing  our Gloucester heritage and future. Special thanks to the City Hall Historical Restoration Committee.

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Window Work From Bing McGilvray

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U.S Frigate Constitution, photos from Anthony Marks

As if Rockport Isn’t Gorgeous Enough!

Posted on by Nichole S.

Add some beautiful sailboats with nautical flags a flappin’ and some pretty easy on the eyes cadets all dressed in navy and khaki and Rockport just got even prettier!

Welcome back to town to the United States Navy!

See the full schedule of events for Rockport’s Navy Weekend here.

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What the Fluke

Posted on by Nichole S.

I will swim with a humpback whale some day.

It’s at the top of my bucket list for sure.

I actually planned a vacation to Costa Rica several years ago for the opportunity to swim with the whales in Drake Bay, but sadly, no whales were in the area during my stay.

I have, however, had the opportunity to swim with wild dolphins, sea turtles, sea lions, rays, black tip reef sharks, and manatees.  Each of those experiences are kind of sacred to me.  All are moments that I will never forget.

While swimming with wild marine life may not be everyone’s cup of tea, if you haven’t been on at least one amazing whale watch, you are missing out.  We are incredibly fortunate to have whales not far off our coast for a good part of the year.  I, all kidding aside, sometimes find myself laying awake at night thinking, “I wonder what the whales are doing right now?” Freak meter rating high, I realize, but true nonetheless.

So, today, knowing that the whales have been plentiful for the past several days, we went for a trip with Cape Ann Whale Watch.  How do I know they’ve been plentiful you may ask?  I follow their blog.

I had the opportunity to speak with both long time owners, Nick Danikas and Jim Douglass, in the parking lot prior to the trip.  Both are great guys who are pretty passionate about offering trips that leave guests with memories to last a lifetime.

Likewise, the crew and the naturalists are phenomenal and beyond highly educated on the matter of whales and sea life indigenous to our waters. Their enthusiasm was contagious.  Even the captain, John Karvelas, was excitedly pointing out bubble clouds as they formed on the surface of the water.  Bubble clouds are a method that whales use to trap krill and sand eels in a tight school so that they can emerge, mouths open, and swallow up a giant meal.

Today’s trip was nothing short of amazing.  To begin, we only had to head 11 miles off the Dog Bar Breakwater, which was a treat in itself.  After a short steam, we were literally surrounded by humpback whales.  I’ve been on many whale watches.  Both on local whale watching boats and on smaller private boats. Today’s trip was one for the record books.

Click Here for more information about Cape Ann Whale Watch

Hear are some of my favorite photos from today’s trip.

 

The Cape Ann YMCA Clean Team on Stacy Boulevard

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

_2014_07_07_044914The Cape Ann YMCA Clean Team do some work in the community at the local playgrounds, playing games and sports with kids.

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