The day before the most recent storm, I decided to stock up on take out in case we lost power or were a little bit stuck at home. Since Poseidon’s is on the way, we choose from their menu offerings. I ordered online (easy peasy) and the pickup was ready right on time. We got a variety of items including pizza, salad, sausage roll, and soup. I have to pat myself on the back for the preplanning because it worked out great. We were among the lucky ones who did not lose power but we felt we should stay off the roads and out of the way of the various work crews. In a bonus surprise, because Poseidon’s is located at the one way traffic lights at Centennial and the Boulevard, it was actualy easier than usual to pull up for pickup, swing around the little block to wait for our turn to go over the bridge. Thank you Poseidon’s! Remember they are open during the brdige work.

February 28, 2026 ~ trixy546 ~ 

Gloucester Rotary Golf & Social Night

Thursday, March 26 | Harbor 9 Sports Bar
355 Gloucester Crossing, Gloucester, MA 01930

Tee Times: 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Trackman Golf Simulators

Join the Gloucester Rotary Chapter for a fun, high-energy night of golf, games, food, drinks, and fundraising — whether you golf or not!

GOLF TOURNAMENT

• 4-Person Scramble Format
• $400 per team
• Only 10 teams total (5 teams per tee time)
• Trackman simulators — the best in the game
• Prizes awarded at the end of the night

SKILL CHALLENGES (Open to Everyone)

Try your hand at our on-site competitions — golfers and non-golfers welcome!

• Longest Drive
• Closest to the Pin
• Short Game Challenge (putting or chipping)

 $10 per attempt, 50/50 cash payouts

• Longest Drive & Closest to the Pin: winner takes 50% of the pot
• Short Game Challenge: hit the challenge and win the current pot on the spot

RAFFLE & SOCIAL FUN

Not a golfer? No problem.

• Raffle baskets with great prizes
• Raffle tickets:
  • 10 for $10
  • 25 for $20

Come eat, drink, socialize, and support a great cause

FOOD & DRINK

• Food and beverages available for purchase
• Cash or credit bar
• Optional appetizer offerings coming soon
• Please alert us to any food allergies during registration

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Support the Gloucester Rotary and gain great local exposure:

• Gold Sponsor – $600 (1 available)
  • Challenge bay named after sponsor
  • Event signage
  • Recognition in event communications
  • Verbal thank-you at the event
• Silver Sponsor – $400 (2 available)
  • Event signage
  • Recognition in event communications
  • Verbal thank-you at the event
• Bronze Sponsor – $200 (3 available)
  • Event signage
  • Verbal thank-you at the event

Logo submission requested ASAP after signup

We are also looking for raffle baskets and would love for local business to put one together and be part of our raffle!

QUESTIONS /SPONSORSHIPS/RAFFLE BASKETS/REGISTRATION DETAILS

Contact: Jameson@anotherlevelinspection.com
 All purchases are non-refundable

Gloucester Rotary Golf & Social Night

Once Upon a Time…

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We’re currently hiring for multiple BOH (Back of House) positions:

• Line Cook
• Prep Cook
• Dishwasher
• Late-Night Cook

🌮 About Us
Machaca is a fast-paced Mexican restaurant in Gloucester, MA. We pride ourselves on fresh food, strong teamwork, and a supportive, professional kitchen environment.

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, hardworking team players
• Kitchen experience preferred (but willing to train the right person)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Nights, weekends, and holidays availability a plus
• Positive attitude + strong work ethic

🔥 Responsibilities (vary by position)

• Food prep & station setup
• Cooking and plating menu items
• Dishwashing and kitchen sanitation
• Maintaining food safety standards
• Closing/late-night kitchen duties (late-night cook)

💼 What We Offer

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Flexible scheduling
• Growth opportunities
• Staff meals & supportive team culture
• Stable, year-round employment

📍 Location: Machaca — Gloucester, MA

📩 Apply by:
emailing your resume/contact info to, info@themachaca.com

Come be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and serves amazing food to our community. 🌶️

1943 – 2026

Mass

Saturday, March 21, 2026
10:00 – 11:00 am

St. Ann’s Catholic Church
74 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA 01930

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Geraldine “Gerri” (Ciaramitaro) Genthner, 82, of Damariscotta, Maine, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Capt. Clell Genthner and a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Born December 12, 1943, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Capt. Joseph and Felicia (Curcuru) Ciaramitaro, Gerri was raised in a proud Sicilian fishing family, shaped by faith, hard work, and a close-knit community. She attended St. Ann School and graduated from Gloucester High School in 1961.

She first married Capt. Cosmo Marcantonio, with whom she shared three sons, Lawrence “Larry” Marcantonio, Joseph Marcantonio, and Cosimo Marcantonio Jr. In 1978, Capt. Cosmo was lost at sea, and Gerri went on to raise their sons with remarkable strength, resilience, and love.

In the summer of 1983, she married Capt. Clell Genthner and entered the most joyful chapter of her life. Together they enjoyed years of travel to Aruba and Florida, laughter, and time spent with family and friends. Gerri cherished her close circle of girlfriends, whose friendships brought her endless joy and countless shared memories.

The lake home Gerri and Capt. Clell shared in Damariscotta became a gathering place where she expressed her love through cooking, baking, and generous hospitality. She was also a gifted knitter and crocheter, leaving behind many handmade treasures for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her devotion to her crafts, her home, and her family was matched by Capt. Clell’s devotion to her. During her long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, the full measure of their marriage became unmistakable, as Capt. Clell remained faithfully by her side each day, never allowing illness to diminish her light.

Gerri will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her for her warmth, strength, and the love she shared so freely.

She is survived by her husband, Capt. Clell Genthner; her three sons, Lawrence “Larry” Marcantonio, Joseph Marcantonio, and Cosimo Marcantonio Jr. (companion Laurie Primus); her daughters, Robin Lailer (husband Gary) and Amy Parrish (husband Clint); her sister-in-law, Patricia Ciaramitaro; and her brother-in-law, Frank Genthner (wife Cecilia); her sister-in-law, Lois Benner.
She is also survived by her grandchildren: Christina O’Maley (husband Mike) and their children, Ella and Ralph; Emily Mehrling (husband Kris) and their children, Eva and Charles; Madison Nelson (husband Ian) and their child, Emi; Allie Orton (husband Colin); Marisa Latassa (husband Anthony) and their children, Anthony and Lena; Matthew Marcantonio (fiancé Jordan Fears) and their child, Cosmo; Joseph Marcantonio Jr. (significant other Madison Vigliotta); Max Halter; Nick Halter (wife Madison); Alexis Lailer; Thomas Lailer and his child, Myla; and Evan Genthner; along with many nieces, nephews, godchildren, and close friends.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Charles “Charlie” J. Ciaramitaro and Benjamin L. “Libby” Ciaramitaro; her sister-in-law, Angela Ciaramitaro; her first husband, Capt. Cosmo Marcantonio; her brother-in-law, Capt. Joseph L. Marcantonio (wife Marie); her daughters-in-law, Jean Marcantonio (wife of Larry) and Michelle Marcantonio (wife of Cosimo Jr.); her brothers-in-law, Gordon Benner (wife Betty), Adelbert Benner (wife Arlene), Edward Jr. Benner, and Malcolm Benner (wife Georgia); and her sister-in-law, Pauline Rogers (husband Charles).

A funeral Mass for Gerri will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Gloucester, MA. Family and friends are invited to gather for a collation downstairs in the church hall immediately following the Mass. 

In lieu of flowers or other donations, memorial contributions in Gerri’s name can be made to The Cove’s Edge Resident Council. Cove’s Edge, 26 Schooner Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Geraldine “Gerri” Ann (Ciaramitaro) Genthner, please visit our flower store.

On Tuesday March 3 the Special State Primary will be held and polls will be open 7 am – 8 pm. Take note Wards 1 and 4 of the change of area within your polling place as noted below. The locations aren’t changed, just the room assignments. I’m sure there will be adequate signage directing voters to proper areas. Take note that school is in session and certain times of the day might experience traffic congestion. Plan accordingly.

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Vagrant Species…

FEBRUARY 26, 2026 ~ CHASNAZ

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation’s Annual Bach Birthday Concert performed by Brandenburg and Beyond

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is delighted to present Brandenburg and Beyond, a neo-baroque ensemble featuring a combination of flute, oboe, harpsichord, and strings, performing in our annual Bach Birthday Concert on Saturday, March 21^st at 7:30pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, located on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets.

The ensemble performs classic baroque works as well as contemporary music written in this century. The resident harpsichordist, Chris Gantner, is a composer who frequently premiers new works specifically for the group. These New England-based artists perform all over the world and hold teaching and performance positions at various orchestras, colleges, and universities.

The program entitled “Bach and His Sons” will feature the following pieces:

Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 by J.S. Bach 

Concerto for Flute and Strings in D Minor by C.P.E. Bach 

Prelude and Fugue in C Minor for Organ by J.S. Bach

The Short Tempered Klavier by P.D.Q. Bach – arranged for this occasion and unique instrumentation by Chris Gantner 

Tickets will be available at the door and in advance (strongly recommended) with more information at: www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org. General admission is $30, students $10, under age 12 free

The historic 1806 Meetinghouse, listed on the National Historic Register, was built for the first Universalist Church in America and is the home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, is located on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street).  Parking is available on the green, entered between two granite posts on Middle Street, and around the historic district. The side entrance at 10 Church Street has an elevator to the main level, if needed.

Music lovers, please join us for this annual Bach celebration!

I have a DIY wood frame kit (which contains two frames) to give away first come first served. They are 16 x 20″ and appropriate for prints, posters, embroidery and needletpoint as advertised on Amazon. I simply ordered the wrong size and hope someone out there can make use of them. They will be at 44 Main St this weekend Saturday and Sunday (Feb 28 and March 1). Stop in or comment here if interested. FREE!