R.I.’s tall ship Oliver Hazard Perry loses power in Newport Harbor, drifts into boats, runs aground

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This is “photographically” one of my favorite ships.  So glad everyone on board was unharmed.

The SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, an educational tall ship homeported in Newport, Rhode Island, is grounded Sunday, October 11, 2017 in Newport Harbor after the tall ship lost power and hit multiple other boats near Perrotti Park. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

By Donita Naylor
Journal Staff Writer, Providence Journal

Posted Oct 15, 2017 at 9:29 PMUpdated Oct 15, 2017 at 9:29 PM
 

NEWPORT, R.I. — Rhode Island’s educational tall ship, the Oliver Hazard Perry, lost power Sunday evening and drifted into multiple boats before grounding near Perrotti Park, according to a news release from the Coast Guard’s First District headquarters in Boston.

Station Castle Hill in Newport was providing a safety zone Sunday evening.

The tall ship, whose home port is in Newport, was leaving Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival with a crew of 12 when it lost power, the news release said. The 911 call came in at 6:15 p.m.

Two boats from Castle Hill and personnel from the Narragansett Bay Marine Task Force responded.

No injuries or fuel leaks were reported. The incident is under investigation.

The Oliver Hazard Perry, a 200-foot-long three-masted ship that took eight years to build, was finished in 2015. It’s a modern ship with a steel hull, but it was designed to look like a naval vessel of the early 1800s. It is the largest civilian sailing school vessel in the nation.

Perrotti Park is where passengers from cruise ships are ferried to spend time visiting in Newport.

Oliver Hazard Perry’s visit to Gloucester this summer

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The Bruins Academy and Former Bruin Andrew Alberts at Talbot Rink

Posted on by Nichole S.

This past Saturday the Boston Bruins learn-to-skate program, the Bruins Academy, teamed up with Cape Ann Youth Hockey at the Dorothy Talbot Rink in Gloucester for some on the ice instruction and fun.

Some very lucky skaters received, in many cases, their first on-ice lesson, completely decked out in Bruins gear, alongside former Bruin and NHL defenseman, Andrew Alberts.

It was so much fun to watch him skate with the kids.  He was beyond phenomenal and played group games like the best of them….while also offering up many special one-on-one moments to wobbly first timers.

My favorite moment of the day?  Watching Andrew Alberts give his undivided attention to a tiny one who had fallen and had absolutely no idea of how to get up.  I hope the video footage finds its way to this little one’s parents as his potential skating career unfolds so they can look back and laugh at how it all began….on the ice at Talbot Rink…with a Boston Bruin cheering him along.  See video below.

A huge “thank you” to the Boston Bruins, the Bruins Academy, and the Cape Ann Youth Hockey volunteers who worked together to make this a huge success.

Read More About the Bruins Academy Here

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Busy Sunday at O’Maley

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The O’Maley school facilities were getting a workout on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Flag football outside:

 

 

Even the dogs were getting into the spirit of the game.  I think he’s got your flag, buddy!

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Inside, at the rink, the little ‘uns had time on the ice.  These guys are around 6-7 years old, so we’ll be seeing them in on the high school teams in about 10 years.  More future of ice hockey for the Gloucestermen! Quite an inspiration for me, who cannot skate on blades or wheels!

 

It’s very nice to see the available fields and facilities put to such good use.  Kudos to all those accompanying parents that make the dream come true for their children.

The Art of Living: Empowering Those Touched by Cancer

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Karen Pischke BSN, RN's avatarCape Ann Wellness

Sponsored by Friends of Mel Foundation. 

Saturday, October 28, 2017
8:00 am – 4:00 pm at  Lombardo’s in Randolph, MA.

For anyone ‘touched’ by cancer, this conference is affirming, informative, supportive and empowering. Designed to help survivors and their caregivers navigate the road to healing by offering a full day of professionally led workshops, skill building seminars and relaxing sessions of Massage and Reiki .

REGISTER ON – LINE and for a List of Workshops and Seminars –

To Learn More About Melanie Simmons, the inspiration behind Friends of Mel and to order Mel’s Bracelets – 

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Read About “The Impact of STRESS While Living with Cancer” from Friends of Mel’s Founder, Pauline Alighieri – http://huff.to/1EagW7z

More Details, Make a Donation or Register for the Conference

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Cape Ann Masons’ Open House Saturday, October 21, 2017

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Dear Joey,

We’re having another Open House this coming Saturday, October 21st.  Would you kindly consider publicizing it on your Blog, as you have so graciously done in the past?  It’s been very helpful.

Thank you in advance for your consideration,

Eric Bergengren,

Tyrian-Ashler-Acacia Lodge

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MILES FOR MEATBALLS WITH CHEF ANTHONY CATURANO, MAYOR SEFATIA, AND WARREN WAUGH AUTOS!

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Generous donors rally for breast cancer awareness.

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Miles for Meatballs today raised a whopping $4,700.00 for breast cancer!!! The event was hosted by Mayor Sefatia, Tonno’s Chef Anthony Caturano, and Warren Waugh of Lyon-Waugh Auto Group. The Miles for Meatballs event began with a scenic tour around Cape Ann in luxury cars from the very generous Warren Waugh. The drive was followed by a fabulous late afternoon dinner at Tonno. Chef Anthony prepared his famous homemade meatballs and sausage with zugu/gravy, served over the creamiest polenta you can imagine. The homestyle, yet elegant dinner was accompanied by an outstanding Caesar salad and delicious cannolis. Every Sunday Chef Anthony serves a traditional meatball and zugu/gravy Sunday family dinner and I know where we will be having dinner next Sunday!

 

 

 

GloucesterCast 246 With The Cast Of To Kill A Mockingbird, Melissa Cox, Ron Gilson, Ainsley Smith, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Kim Smith, Heidi Dallin, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 10/15/16

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GloucesterCast 246 With The Cast Of To Kill A Mockingbird, Melissa Cox, Ron Gilson, Ainsley Smith, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Kim Smith, Heidi Dallin, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 10/15/16

There is a minute and a half break in the audio I couldn’t correct from 34:57- 36:25 Full audio here with the intro

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00:50 Cape Ann Community Cinema Ticket Contest We will have two free tickets to give away I will post a question from the podcast, people need to share the podcast, tag me in it and answer the question for a chance to win the tickets.

01:26 Honeycomb Stare

28:20 I’m gonna tell your mother and I’m gonna enjoy tellin’ your mother!

03:23 To Kill A Mockingbird At Gloucester Stage Now Through the 27th of October More Info And Get Tickets At The Gloucester Stage Website– I Was Blown Away.

35:00 Melissa Cox Running For Gloucester MA Councillor At Large- Why? Link to Her Facebook Page

53:42 Ainsley Smith- https://www.facebook.com/cleangloucester/

01:05:35 Ainsley Smith Totally A Secret Agent

01:08:07 Ron Gilson’s Movie Presentation- GO SEE GLOUCESTER’S GOLDEN AGE OF FISHING PREMIER OCTOBER 26TH At Rose Baker Senior Center

01:26:25 Crows are driving Kate mad. online suggestions for getting rid of crows- cut down all the trees, shoot,them. Neither are gonna happen in our neighborhood. Person online advises to review your own attitude toward the crows, suggesting that if they irritate you then you get more mad, the more mad you get, the more irritated you become. I was sitting home for a half hour and never noticed the crows until Kate mentioned them, but during that time span that’s all she could think about.

Pat Dalpiaz reports- Happy Belly plus Serenitee card = truly happy belly. Lunch there this week was GREAT

 Franklin Cape Ann Hanger Steak Contest

 

 

Want to get to know the folks who are running for City Council in the upcoming election?

Posted on by Craig Kimberley

Join the League of Women Voters of Cape Ann at the forum for City Council Candidates (At-Large and Ward 2). Oct. 18 (Wed.) at 7 PM at Sawyer Free Library. It is free and open to the public.Candidates will be introduced by Gloucester High School Students.

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Hannah Kimberley, President of Cape Ann League of Women Voters, and James Cook, Principal of Gloucester High School, in front of a map of the Gloucester political wards discussing the upcoming project that involves high school students working with local campaigns.  

Robin Porter Carlo Wins The Franklin Cape Ann Hanger Steak Contest

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Robin Porter Carlo Is The Winner!

Here are the guesses.  The guessing period has closed.  Closest guess wins a free hanger steak and two drinks from The Franklin Cape Ann! Thanks for playing!

The contest stemmed from the Alicia Unleashed Podcast we taped Thursday evening, you can hear the conversation that sparked the contest timestamp linked by the clicking on the times listed before each topic here-

28:00 The Most Consistent Gloucester Restaurants Over The Longest Period Of Time (Franklin, Passports, Duckworths)

30:17 Maria Seniti At The Franklin Guessing How Long They’ve Been Open, The Hanger Steak, Guessing Game- How Many Hangar Steaks Has The Franklin Served? Guess In the comments, closest wins a Hanger Steak and two drinks.

33:00 Au Beaujolais

37:15 Questions For Maria Seniti

37:55 Pronto Pizza

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My guess was based on 17 years x 340 days per year x 18 Hanger steaks sold per day= 104,040. 

GHS GIRLS SOCCER FUNDRAISER AT TONNO!

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Thanks to Eve Parisi for sharing the Tonno-GHS fundraiser information. What a great way to spend an evening, supporting the GHS girls soccer team by having dinner at Tonno. The complete menu will be made available, and some yummy specials, too. Reservations are recommended.

The Honeycomb Stare As Told By Madeline Ciaramitaro

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This was audio from the start of GloucesterCast 246 that didn’t make it into the podcast due to audio difficulties.  The rest of the podcast will be posted at 8PM.

ghs football vs marblehead

Posted on by David B. Cox

GHS boys looses well fought game with Marblehead.