HAWK-ON-THE-HUNT JOINS US AT CAPT. JOE’S FOR THE GMG PODCAST THIS MORNING!

Perched on the lobster traps, I only had a fleeting moment to take a photo pulling into the parking lot at Captain Joe’s. While getting my camera out, the Hawk appeared to pop into a lobster trap. He popped back out, I took a snapshot under cover of car, then off he flew.

Raptors such as Sharp-shinned Hawks and Peregrine Falcons are attracted to lobster pots because the traps often house songbirds such as sparrows. The smaller birds eat the crusty tidbits found on the pots and the larger birds have learned to find a tasty meal there.

Sharp-shinned Hawk Range Map

Several years back when there was a male Snowy Owl at Captain Joe’s, a Peregrine Falcon flew on the scene, defending his territory by repeatedly dive bombing the Owl. The Falcon disturbed him so much so that the Snowy eventually departed.

Enterprise car rental coming to 123 Eastern Avenue / Rt 127 #GloucesterMA

Enterprise slated for former gas station site, 123 Eastern Avenue (Rt. 127), Gloucester, Ma., just before Cape Ann Marketplace shopping plaza.

Status of build out mid November 2019:

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New paint 222 Main Street #GloucesterMA

The exterior of 222 Main Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts was switched up this week.

Before

 

After underway

I don’t know if the shutters are returning.

CVS coming across from Starbucks (and going from 177 Main Street) #GloucesterMA

A new CVS store is going up at Gloucester Crossing across from Starbucks. People mentioned a rumor about Panera coming to one of the empty build outs.

 

The CVS store at 177 Main Street will be closing.

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C.B. Fisk Open Shop

Rick and I love going to C.B. Fisk Open Shop a couple of times a year.  We always learn something new and enjoy this event.  This year we actually were able to go behind the organ and see how it all works.  Fascinating so glad we always go.

Thanks To Our Food Sponsor For Today’s GloucesterCast-Mom’s Kitchen!

Fish cakes and Beans, coffee rolls, veggie frittata, home fries, biscuits and gravy! All delicious!

Check out Mom’s Kitchen on Commercial St near the Chamber of Commerce.

The Independent- “Fake comfort pets have become such a problem for airlines that Delta had to spell out what animals are not allowed onto a flight. It’s a long list…”

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Read the entire article at The independent here-

Fake comfort pets have become such a problem for airlines that Delta had to spell out what animals are not allowed onto a flight. It’s a long list…

Update on The Magnolia Pier

Even though the weather has been great for working on The Magnolia Pier, the progress is moving along.  Yesterday the workers looked so cold but they kept on working.

Union Drum Corp Gloucester

Good morning Joey!
I came across this old photo in my files and thought you might want to post it.  It is not dated but I would guess it’s from the late 1800’s…. and it does look like it was taken at Tuck’s Point in Manchester????
I don’t recognize anyone in the shot from my family but the drum says: Union Drum Corp Gloucester.
Would be fun if someone out there could tell me/us more about the group?
Best,
Jim Clyde

LIVE: UMASS Amherst surf club hosting competition Good Harbor Beach

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Beautiful day! Conditions now

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UMASS Surf Club https://www.facebook.com/umasssurfclub/

11/26/19 – 10-2pm Lake Atlantic Invitational

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The first competition was held back in April 2019. “Colby Kelly, 18, of Gloucester, was named the competition’s first champion. Rhodes Cole, of Rockport, came in second and John Lane, of Yarmouth, Maine, came in third.” read more here and scenes below setting up the first time.