Eagle Pair Returns to Magnolia!

Posted on by Pat D

Eagles were soaring over the marsh behind our house in Magnolia just prior to the storm and we have high hopes they might nest nearby. I first spotted one flying by carrying something (food or maybe nesting material) and chased by several crows. Then, a bit later, I saw a pair in a nearby tree perch. It’s SO EXCITING to see these guys every single time. Keep your eyes open!

Deck the Docks – Final Weekend!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

michaeldekoster's avatarCape Ann Community

Deck the Docks is coming to a close this weekend! Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, Harbor Loop is the perfect spot for any last minute gifts! Deck the Docks is our annual event that supports local artists and brings Maritime Gloucester cheer!

Our Holiday By The Sea Gift Shop is full swing with great items from great local artisans including 

Hold Fast, Offcuts by Giacalone Contracting, FishPrintLady, Glass by Kristine, Melissa Cox Photography, Lanes Creek Pottery, Paintings by Audi Souza, and the Maritime Gloucester Gift Shop.

(shhh….Don’t forget to stop by our 50% off “outlet section” for great gifts for under your tree)

While you are there, pick up your map of Winter Lights! on Cape Ann. Tour the light displays at all 150 participating businesses! Start your discovery at Maritime Gloucester and see the lights on our pier and on Harbor Loop!

AND…make sure to…

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SKIFF LIFE: THE PODCAST EPISODE 1 FEATURING CHRIS MCCARTHY, TJ CIARAMETARO, DREW HALE, BARRY HALLETT, CHRIS PLANTE, JOE BORLAND AND JOEY C

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

SKIFF LIFE: THE PODCAST EPISODE 1 FEATURING CHRIS MCCARTHY, TJ CIARAMETARO, DREW HALE, BARRY HALLETT, CHRIS PLANTE, JOE BORLAND AND JOEY C

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Topics Include:   Please share the podcast! If you share the podcast while we are taping we will write down your name and you will be entered into a drawing to win a prize that we will choose about 2/3 the way through the podcast.    

What is it about owning a skiff vs any other type of boat that makes it special.

What was the idea behind the first skiff life event?

What would you do differently next year?

What is the ideal boat if you only stay in the river?

Do pontoon boats belong on Cape Ann?

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What’s in your cooler for a Saturday in July leaving the dock at 10AM and assuming you won’t be back til 9pm?

Best boat grill or is it better to just pack cold food that doesn’t need grilling?

What is your ice/cooler routine?

How do you naviagate the cut bridge? How much space do you usually leave between you and the boat in front of you?

What places are easy to get to from Gloucester that should be on your radar and easy to tie up and spend an afternoon? Day trips, overnight trips?

Must-have boating accessories that aren’t obvious.

Do light weight anchors work? Fortress anchors? What is the best style anchor for beaching, also is there a rule of what size anchor for a size of boat?

winter storm – 3:30pm was a lot like 7:30am- wind and snow didn’t quit #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Catherine

Let’s see what tomorrow brings. Wind and snow toppled a small pine in our yard.

photos and video snippets (8 secs): Serious surf with wind pushing spray back. Seabirds ride it out.

video- 4pm looked like… 7am. Wind was fairly constant the whole day. Horizontal!

Happy Holidays from Capeann MADE

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

SHOP and SUPPORT NEW ENGLAND ARTISTS and MAKERS

Happy Holidays from Capeann MADE.

A marketplace that promotes New England Artists and Makers.

 Art and Craft shows have been cancelled due to Covid restrictions. 

Capeann MADE was created to promote these artists online showcasing their work.

Browse and shop for your Holiday gifts directly on each Artist and Makers’ website from your home.

Thank you for visiting and supporting the art community. Have a Safe and Healthy Holiday!!

Enjoy!

capeannmade.com

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Midnight Report from Pilots Hill

Posted on by Pat D

Our friend Bex (Cape Ann Handywoman) sends this report. Spooky! Be smart out there today.

I awoke tonight feeling there was a full moon. Nope just light of the harbor reflecting the water in the air of upcoming stormTaken by my iPhone11pro. No flash. Feel free to share Bex 

Snowy Owl Encounters in Essex County

Posted on by Pat D

We hit the jackpot this week in our travels looking for wildlife. We found 2 snowy owls in separate locations here in Essex County on a bright sunny (though cold and windy) day just before the predicted snow storm. You will notice one of them was in the distance, but we had him all to ourselves, a minor miracle with so many seeking a chance to view them. The other had a fair amount of company and attention but seemed fairly tolerant.

Nor’easter winter storm: snow and rain blowing, sideways, ski goggles worthy #GloucesterMA

Posted on by Catherine

LIVE – few winter storm scenes (photos and video clips) 12/17/2020 7am Gloucester, Mass

Winter white out storm: snow, rain and wind– gusting big & horizontal which means snow accumulation tallies will drift here. Plows have been out for various first passes.

Storm Freezing up camera

not molasses crinkles, yet:

What’s in a name? This Dec. 17, 2020 winter storm is called Bailey (which is nice timing wise with George Bailey It’s A Wonderful Life), and winter storm Gail.

Stay safe. We’ll see what happens after 1pm.

We Melt Your Problems Away

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Get ready, New England – here comes the cold, snow and ice! 

When your job site is frozen and dirty, Atlantic Power Cleaning can melt your problems away.  We turn up the heat so you don’t get left out in the cold! 

Atlantic Power Cleaning’s mobile HOT water units allow us to come to you wherever your job site is located.  Water shut off at the site?  No water available?  No problem!  We can supply that too. 

We specialize in cleaning and deicing:

  • Job sites
  • Construction and Quarry Equipment
  • Frozen Utility Lines
  • Solar Panels
  • Cooling Towers
  • Construction Sites (Business/Residential)
  • …and more!

We DO NOT go into hibernation!  Our team is New England tough – we thrive in the cold weather and difficult conditions. 

Available 365 days a year, 24/7 – we work hard so you can keep working!

We are:
– Fully insured
– Safety conscious
– OSHA Certified
–…

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Tune In Tomorrow, Thursday 7:30PM For Skiff Life: The Podcast Episode 1 Featuring Chris McCarthy, TJ Ciarametaro, Drew Hale, Barry Hallett, Chris Plante, Joe Borland and Joey C

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#LFG!

The Last Lightkeepers Documentary || Thacher Island

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hello! You may find interest in this. I recently launched a feature documentary on lighthouse preservation in New England and the film features Thacher Island. 
You can learn more about the film and view the trailer watch the full documentary now on Amazon.
Best –

rob apse

founder and chief storyteller || wandergroove LLC