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BREAKING: DRAMATIC CAPTURE ANNE ROWE FREED!
For a few moments she was on her side and I think I could hear my heartbeat. She righted herself, was towed away from the rocks by Unity, and headed home by her own power.
The Anne Rowe became grounded at about 4:30am. Crew members self-evacuated onto the rocks as the Coast Guard was dispatched. Rescuers waited until near high tide before towing. The Anne Rowe was safely towed off the rocks by Unity at about 2:00pm, an hour before high tide.
Anne Rowe Heading Home Eastern Point Lighthouse and Mother Ann
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EXCLUSIVE DRONE VIDEO: THE F/V ANNE ROWE CAUGHT ON THE ROCKS BY EASTERN POINT LIGHTHOUSE. UPDATED WITH RESCUE FOOTAGE
Also Check Out Kim Smith’s up Close Photos from Daybreak This Morning-
BREAKING: LOBSTER BOAT ANNE ROWE GROUNDED ON EASTERN POINT
UPDATE: Rescue Footage From Kim Smith-
<em>For a few moments she was on her side and I think I could hear my heartbeat. She righted herself, was towed away from the rocks, and headed home by her own power. </em>
Also It was 2011 that The Miss Fern Went Hard aground In The same Spot-
UHMM ABOUT THE MISS FERN, THE FIRST BOAT TO LAND A TUNA IN THE 2014 BLUEFIN BLOWOUT? IT WAS UP ON THE ROCKS OFF EASTERN POINT SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
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Annisquam Village Church: Sacred Images Sacred Jazz concert + Art Exhibition November 18th
Join us for an exploratory voyage to the nearly inexpressible world of spirit. By bringing together inspired paintings with soulful improvisations and soundscapes, we joyfully invite you into the sacred dance of life.
Concert + Exhibition
Saira Elizabeth Austin, artist Greta Bro, vocals, songwriter with Stan Strickland, sax, vocals + friends: – Akill Jamal Haynes, bass; Josh Rosen, piano; Pashawarl Cohen, percussion
Saturday Nov 18, 6:30 pm Viewing + Artist Talk followed by Concert at 7:30 pm
Donations at the door: $20/$15
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Annual Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair December 2nd
Save the Date! Press Release From The Annisquam Sewing Circle:
Each autumn the members of the Annisquam Sewing Circle gather to prepare for the Annual Christmas Fair, well known for its fabulous one-of-a-kind wreaths and center pieces as well as decorated boxwood trees. Also one will find beautiful bulbs and potted plants ready to give or take home, delicious homemade gourmet food items and handcrafted gift items.
Annual Annisquam Sewing Circle Christmas Fair
December 2, 2017 – 8:00am – 12:00 pm
Annisquam Village Hall
34 Leonard Street, Gloucester MA 01930-1322
The Annual Christmas Fair & Luncheon and the Annual Plant and Gourmet Food Sale raise funds to support scholarships for graduating seniors who are going on to college, training for a trade or other educational opportunities and community projects on Cape Ann, for example: The Open Door Food Pantry, Backyard Growers, Cape Ann Animal Aid, Pathways for Children.
The Annisquam Sewing Circle was begun in 1837 as the Annisquam Female Benevolent Society. It is thought to be the oldest continuous independent society of women on Cape Ann.
The Society’s purpose as stated in its Preamble, was “for the performance of acts of benevolence.” Through the years, the Society, and now the Circle, has contributed generously to community programs and to individuals.
Web site: AnnisquamSewingCircle.org
Blog: http://www.annisquamsewingcircle.net
FaceBook: www.facebook.com/AnnisquamSewingCircle
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Celebrating North Shore Tourism
Great night in Salem’s Hawthorne Hotel celebrating tourism on the North Shore.
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#GloucesterMA Mayor Romeo Theken and Beauport Hotel’s Jeanne Hennessey honored by North of Boston CVB at Hawthorne Hotel, Salem
On November 8, 2017 the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau held their annual gala and awards dinner in the beautiful ball room at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, MA. Last year it was held at Beauport Hotel.
Naturally, Gloucester and Cape Ann have connections with the North of Boston CVB, and several board members include area business owners. Last night, Gloucester was in the house! Speakers were compelled to mention Gloucester even if they weren’t among multiple Gloucester contingent tables. Paul Tucker, MA House of Representatives, quipped that there was no surprise Mayor Romeo Theken received two standing ovations, and went on to compliment her as his favorite Mayor, and Kim Driscoll of Salem, too! Senator Joan Lovely confessed that her Grandmother was from Gloucester. And “New Member Award” recipient, Willow Spring Vineyards, said perhaps they’d open up in Gloucester.
Congratulations to all the 2017 Tourism Award winners: Mayor Romeo Theken City of Gloucester, Jeanne Hennessey Beauport Hospitality Group; Robin Donovan, The Trustees of Reservation, Castle Hill at the Crane Estate; Hope Hitchcock, Witch Pix of Salem; Kathryn Rutkowski, Essex National Heritage Commission; Willow Spring Vineyards; and Paul Tucker, MA House of Representatives.
Mayor Romeo Theken received the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau 2017 Anne Turcotte Leadership Award
Jeanne Hennessey, Beauport Hospitality Group, received the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau 2017 Geoff Woodman Hospitality Award
See more photos from the awards night Continue reading “#GloucesterMA Mayor Romeo Theken and Beauport Hotel’s Jeanne Hennessey honored by North of Boston CVB at Hawthorne Hotel, Salem”
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My boys surprised me with a @WeberGrills Fire Pit For My 50th!
James and Craig show up at the dock and drag my ass outside, telling me they wanted to show me something.
Looking and behold-
These guys!
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Rocks, Ducks and Harbor Light
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Gloucester Smiles-794
Late Halloween Photo with great smiles
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It’s beginning to look a lot like…
You know the holidays are just around the corner when the Christmas Tree arrives on Kent Circle! Save the date: Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 3pm-5pm for the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. 
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Happy 60th Birthday Mark Ring!
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- alanawdoyleIf anybody sees the guy in the back of this picture today, he’s turning 30 for the 30th time. Make sure you say congrats, not happy birthday.
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Sal Grasso Memorial Tournament
The Sal Grasso Memorial Friendship Tournament is a big deal with Cape Ann Youth Hockey Nation….and this is the 25th annual. Since 1987 Cape Ann Youth Hockey teams have been playing in this tournament against Westmount teams from Quebec, Canada. The tournament alternates home ice. Last November the maroon and white caravanned to Montreal and enjoyed three days of hockey in Canada. This year, the Westmount teams are obviously coming to us.
While sportsmanship, friendship, and teamwork are at the heart of it all, I’d be remiss to not mention that Cape Ann is hoping to secure their name on the trophy for the third consecutive year. The Westmount teams, unbelievably, took the trophy for the tournament’s first 14 years in a row! Since then, Cape Ann has won seven and Westmount has won four. Dare I say we seem to be on a slight winning streak and it would be nice to keep the trophy here on Cape Ann.
The Cape Ann/Westmount Friendship Tournament was started back in 1987 by Sal Grasso of Gloucester and Mike Deegan and Peter Wallace of Westmount when Sal paid for a bus out of his own pocket and took a crew of Gloucester kids 6 hours north to play some hockey. The trek was a huge success as most players billeted with host families and formed bonds that continue to this day. When Sal passed in 2006 the Tournament was aptly re-named the Sal Grasso Memorial Tournament.
So, if you have some downtime this weekend and like some good hockey…head to Talbot rink and cheer on Cape Ann…and Westmount. Games will be happening nonstop from 4:30 on Friday afternoon until Sunday at 2:00.
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A-door-nment
Gloucester really has some awesome looking doors to welcome visitors and family! Some are modern and slick, others remind you of your grandparents’ house. Speaks well of the city and the residents.
From Rasheed Ogunlaru: ” Just because a door appears closed it does not mean the door is locked-nor that it will not open with the right heart, call or touch.”
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BREAKING: LOBSTER BOAT ANNE ROWE GROUNDED ON EASTERN POINT
Anne Rowe grounded on Gloucester’s backshore at Eastern Point. The crew self-evacuated and the Coast Guard is waiting for the tide.
Rambling Rose and Lady J on the scene.
This is very close to where The Miss Fern went aground a couple years back-
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This Weekend in the Studio
Join us in our studio at 3A Pond Road, Gloucester, this weekend for special classes and workshops in addition to our regular class schedule.
Friday, November 10 – The 4:00 Vinyasa Flow Class will be free for Veterans and Active Military Personnel. The class is open to all, and Erin will donate her compensation from paying students to The Cape Ann Welcome Home Initiative.
Friday, November 10 – Elaine O’Rourke offers her monthly Sound Healing Journey. Through the beautiful sounds of Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, ocean drums, chimes, rain sticks, guitar and voice,you will be led on a musical journey that will help to restore balance while you absorb the unique sound vibrations. This exquisite experience is most relaxing and meditative. Register at https://www.treetopyoga.com/workshops-events
Saturday, November 11 – The illumination Series is intended to shine light on your asana practice. You will delve deeper into your practice, body and mind by skillfully…
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Workshops THIS Weekend at NSRY
Growing Younger Gracefully with Sheena Nancy Sarles THIS Friday November 10 6:30-8PM $30
Join Sheena Nancy Sarles for this radical workshop to celebrate and enjoy our aging as we mindfully prepare and protect our bodies, minds and spirits to meet the challenges, build our resilence, and incorporate joyful aging using the ancient practices of yoga.
Explore the concepts of nourishment-not diet, movement-not exercise, attitude and self-talk, healthy product, facial accupressure, meditation and more. Growing Younger Gracefully offers presentation, gentle movement, discussion and meditation.
No experience necessary and all ages welcome.
$30 Register at www.nsryoga.com
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Bird-scaping – Home Sweet Habitat
Tuesday, November 14, 7pm at the Manchester Community Center. Guests are cordially invited, $5 fee.
One week from today the Seaside Garden Club presents this delightfully illustrated program exploring the importance of creating welcoming habitats for birds through thoughtful landscape choices, including native plants vital for food and nesting sites. Presenters Joan Butler and Jana Milbocker are experienced gardeners with backgrounds in floral and graphic design. Go to their Enchanted Gardens website (http://www.enchantedgardensdesign.com) for details.
Seaside Gardeners are asked to bring donations for Beverly Bootstraps to this meeting. Toiletries are especially needed, such as tooth paste & brushes, shampoo, body wash, men’s and women’s razors, and feminine products.
Members are also encouraged to bring in material for the window boxes at Beverly Bootstraps. The Community Service committee requests greens from White Pine, Hemlock, Balsam Fir, Cedar, and Cyprus. Branches should be 2 to 3 feet long and put…
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EASTERN POINT SUNSET AND MOONRISE (PHOTOBOMBED BY MR. SWAN)
Watching the sunset from the Easternpoint Lighthouse I then headed to catch the moonrise over Niles Pond. Despite the full moon, it was so dark that I could barely see the ground that I was standing on and did not even know Mr. Swan was swimming about until looking through the photos just now!
Niles Pond Moonrise
Eastern Point Lighthouse and Dogbbar Panorama
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Plastic Bag Ordinance
From the Clean City Commission, Ainsley Smith:
The proposed plastic bag ordinance is going back to City Council (the currently sworn-in councilors) on Tuesday, November 14th at 7:00pm in City Hall. There is a public hearing where members of the public can speak for up to 3 minutes, to share their opinion on the ordinance.
Written comments are also being accepted by the City Clerk, who will distribute them to all councilors. These must be received by Joanne, jsenos@gloucester-ma.gov, before 5:00pm on Thursday, November 9th.
– The text of the plastic bag ordinance was unanimously passed by Ordinance and Administration subcommittee members Councilors Nolan, O’Hara and LeBlanc last month. Our polystyrene ordinance has already passed a full council vote and will be effective January 1, 2019.
– The ordinance would not take effect until January 1, 2019, so we have over a year to distribute reusable bags to our neighbors and allow businesses to use up their current stock, and try out new, more sustainable options.
– The ordinance allows for thin produce and meat bags to remain, to avoid any concerns of contamination, and also allows for newspaper and dry cleaning bags.
– The Clean City Commission has already secured $1750 in grants and donations to purchase reusable bags, in addition to 350 lightweight bags we already have in hand, ready to distribute to our neighbors who may need assistance purchasing reusable bags.
– Just this week, Wakefield became the 56th municipality in the state to reduce their reliance on plastic bags. As a city that relies on a healthy ocean for so much, we believe that Gloucester should be next!
Questions about the ordinance can be sent to the Commission – GloucesterMACleanCommission@gmail.com
Good Morning Gloucester 