Category: gloucester

WORLD WATER DAY

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“World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about taking action to tackle the water crisis. Today, 1.8 billion people use a source of drinking water contaminated with faeces, putting them at risk of contracting cholera, dysentery, typhoid and polio.

Water is at the core of sustainable development. Water resources, and the range of services they provide, underpin poverty reduction, economic growth and environmental sustainability. From food and energy security to human and environmental health, water contributes to improvements in social well-being and inclusive growth, affecting the livelihoods of billions.ā€ ā€“ UN.org

Image courtesy Google image search.

RARE? ICELAND GULL AT NILES POND!

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First-year immature Iceland Gull, center left foreground

The pretty white gull was on the last remnant of ice at Niles Pond yesterday morning, preening and bathing alongsideĀ a mixed flock of Great Black-backed and Herring Gulls. Although doing his/herĀ best to blend with the otherĀ gulls, he appeared to be playing with a feather blowing around onĀ the ice.

I wonder who amongstĀ our readers has seen an Iceland Gull, and where it was spotted. Please write and let us know. Thank you!

Iceland Gulls are most often only seen in our regionĀ during the winter. Despite their name, they do not breed in Iceland, but in the high Arctic and Greenland. Their diet consistsĀ of fish, marine vertebrates, carrion, some terrestrial and aquatic plants, andĀ berries during the late summer.

I wished I could have gotten closer to get a better photo, but if you scroll through the followingĀ pdf, written by Dick Coombs, you’llĀ find an excellent description of a 1st-winter immature Iceland Gull, just like the one at Niles, along withĀ photos of a mature Iceland Gull: http://www.southdublinbirds.com/nimages/fyles/IDofIceland&GlaucousGulls-print(DC).pdfNiles PondĀ foliage readying to burst

Charlee Bianchini This Wednesday with Allen Estes as Guest Host @ The Rhumb Line 7-10pm 3.22.2017

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Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, March 22nd – 7pm
Special Guest: CHARLEE BIANCHINI!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photo by Sheila Roberts Orlando

The ever so wonderful Charlee Bianchini graces the Rhumb
Line stage this week with charm and with beautiful music.
My regret is I cannot myself attend. Our touring group
collectively picked up a nasty bug upon return from Cozumel
last week. Allen Estes will kindly step in as host. This will
prove to be a great chemistry, for sure. I wouldnā€™t miss it! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen…
…now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming guests…
03/29 ā€“ Liz Frame

04/05 ā€“ Bradley Royds

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there šŸ™‚

A HEART FULL OF MEMORIES – VIVA SAN GIUSEPPE!

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With love and deepest gratitude to the Groppo Family and Friends. My most heartfelt thanks to all, and especially to Nina and Franco. Viva!

FREE BOSTON SCREENINGS AND TELEVISION DEBUT OF DOCUMENTARY – SACRED COD: THE FIGHT FOR A NEW ENGLAND TRADITION

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Susan LaRosa shares the followingĀ –

Documentary on New England Fishery,
‘Sacred Cod’, Holds Free PublicĀ Screenings in DC and Boston

Film to make television debut on the Discovery Channel on April 15

WASHINGTON (Saving Seafood) — March 16, 2017 — A new documentary on the state of the New England cod fishery will be screened for the public in a free special engagement in Washington, D.C. The film, Scared Cod: The Fight For a New England Tradition, was directed and produced by Steve Liss, Andy Laub, and the Boston Globeā€™s David Abel.

The film is a ā€œfeature-length documentary that captures the collapse of the historic cod population in New England, delving into the role of overfishing, the impact of climate change, the effect of government policies on fishermen and the fish, and the prospect of a region built on cod having no cod left to fish.ā€ It features interviews with fishermen, scientists, and federal policymakers.

April 4, 2017: Boston’s Park Plaza Hotel as part of the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s national meeting. MoreĀ here.

April 13, 2017: Ā The Boston Public Library as part of a Conservation Law Foundation screening.

Sacred Cod will premiere on the Discovery Channel on April 15.

The Museum of Natural History has announced plans to hold aĀ free public screeningĀ on Friday, March 23, at 6:30 pm. Registration for the event is free and can be done here. Following the screening there will be a panel discussion with Mr. Liss and Mr. Abel, moderated by Nancy Knowlton, the Museumā€™s Sant Chair for Marine Science.

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING!

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‘TwillĀ notĀ be long before we seeĀ these ephemeral beautiesĀ makeĀ their grand entrance!

Spring is Just Around the Corner

Tulipa ‘Greenland’

The color carmine!

PhotosĀ taken at ourĀ dooryard tulip garden at the Mary Prentiss Inn.

MACKEREL SKY SUNSET FROM THE JODREY FISH PIER

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Don’t you just love the mackerel clouds!

Same sunset, looking towards the Paint Factory.

Twilight

ROSALEE NICASTRO AND A FISHCAKE IS BEAUTIFUL THING!

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Good Morning Gloucester FOB Al Bezanson shares the following story:

The City of Gloucester is represented at the Boston Seafood Show, a trade only event that runs through Tuesday at the World Trade Center.Ā  Here Rosalee Nicastro is handing out bite size fresh cakes where the main ingredient is hake right off the boat.Ā  The recipe is from the Gloucester Fishermanā€™s Wives Association.Ā  This exhibition features more than a thousand booths with seafood from all over the world and this product is a standout.

LETTER TO THE TIMES: CATHERINE RYAN ROCKS!!

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We’re sharing this lovely letter about GMG’s own Catherine Ryan, which was sent to the the Gloucester Daily Times, and written by Pauline Bresnahan.

To the editor:

The yearĀ 2013 was the first year I was asked to be on the city of Gloucesterā€™s Tourism Commission. I have met many people who love the city and want to use their area of knowledge to help our community.

It was then that I met and started working alongside my now dear friend Catherine Ryan. I am constantly in awe of her dedication to her family and her love of Gloucester and Cape Ann.

Some of the wonderful projects that she has in some way positively impacted and in many cases quietly but with great passion championed are:Ā Gloucesterā€™s Harborwalk, the Downtown Cultural District, Committee for the Arts, the Tourism Commission, the Pop Up Art event at The Hive for Young Artists, Cape Ann Reads and murals at City Hall. She has also helped to guide her sons in their desire to preserve and display the Bachelor Civil War coat at Gloucester High School.

It is a great privilege and honor to be able to call Catherine a friend but even more to let her know that I cannot thank her enough for what she does for us here in Gloucester. I have amazing respect for this amazing woman and I wanted to just let her know that.

If you know Catherine, you also know she is a humble woman who never asks for recognition but will be the first to recognize others for their work. You will often see her posts on Good Morning Gloucester. She is always sharing the work of others in the city and helping to promote events. Catherine does not hesitate to help a young person who might need some help or advice. Her ability to research stories and share factual information for the readers of the blog are extremely useful.

If you know Catherine let her know how much you appreciate what she does for all of us. I know I will.

Pauline Bresnahan

Chairwoman, Gloucester Tourism Commission

Amy Kerr Draws Selfies Art Show

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May 5th – May 7th
Opening Reception May 5th at 7pm
At the Paint Factory
32 Horton Street
Gloucester

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Women’s Equality Cape Ann (WECANN) official t-shirt. Staying active and alert! #wecann #gloucesterma

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Buy one or buy ten and help support desperatelyĀ needed scholarships!

CLICK BELOW TO GET YOURS TODAY!!

https://www.booster.com/capeannlowvscholarships

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Jessica Marie says “YES YOU CAN, YES WECANN!”

HAPPY SAINT PADDY’S DAY!

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When the nice guy at FlanaganĀ SquareĀ serviceĀ station gives you a green carnationĀ for Saint Patrick’s Day šŸ™‚

Dropkick Murphy’s Concert Live at the House of Blues 2014

COYOTES ON THE RUN!!

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Four coyotes on the causeway–thank goodness for the immediacy of cell phones, but oh how I wish my camera gear was not in the back seat!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BRvaELNlQCw/

 

SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

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Under the weather withĀ a two-boxes-of-tissues-a-day head cold, IĀ haven’t been out walking as much as usual. This afternoon I poppedĀ over to Niles to take our Rosie out for a veryĀ short walk, just in time to see off in the distanceĀ aĀ male and female Ring-necked Duck restingĀ at the icy water’s edge, along with freshly openedĀ branches ofĀ pussy willows.Ā Spring is surely on herĀ way!

Ring-necked Ducks for the most part breed further north. I imagine the little flock that is at Niles is only here for a brief period of time.

LAST CHANCE TO SEE MULAN!

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Last chance to see O’Maley Academy Drama Club’s presentation of Mulan

Friday, March 17th at 7:00p (Han cast)
Saturday, March 18th at 1:00p (Tang cast)

See the complete cast list atĀ http://omaleypa.blogspot.com/

Last Day to Vote for Me for Essex Trailblazer Recognition

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Please Vote for Me!

Essex National Heritage is celebrating their 20th anniversary. To mark this special occasion, Essex Heritage is recognizing organizations and people that make the Essex National Heritage Area (Essex County) so exceptional and I have been nominated in the category Connecting People to Place. The 130 nominees are all stellar and most are businesses and very large organizations, for example, the Peabody Essex Museum, Mass Audubon (statewide), and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, so it is really quite an honor to be nominated.

The voting process is very simple, you donā€™t have to provide your email address or any other personal information. Please vote for meĀ in the second of four categories,Ā second Connecting People to PlaceĀ (center column, halfway down).Ā Here is the link to vote:
surveymonkey.com/r/TrailblazersVote

Voting ends today, March 14th. Thank you for your vote!