Visitors from France

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A family from France, both parents were deaf, their son was very mature for his age, even though he did not speak much English. 

September 11, 2016

To commemorate that awful day.  Be kind to one another today.

The New York City Fire Department’s 5-5-5-5 bell calls will sound around Cape Ann on Sunday morning.

Fifteen years after hijacked jets crashed into New York’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C., and into a field in western Pennsylvania, fire departments around Cape Ann will host ceremonies commemorating the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. And New York’s 5-5-5-5 signal — the call sounded there as a firefighter’s final bell, said Gloucester Deputy Fire Chief Barry Aptt — will be part of the services.

All the Cape Ann services will be Sunday morning, loosely in line with the time line of the attacks, which killed 2,996 people, left more than 6,000 injured, and led to an undetermined number of later deaths of responders who sustained lung damage from air pollution at the World Trade Center site in New York City.

On that clear Tuesday morning, the hijacked United Airlines Flight 11 out of Boston’s Logan International Airport and bound for Los Angeles crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center at 8:46 a.m. A second plane, United Flight 175, also out of Boston and bound for Los Angeles, then slammed into the WTC’s south tower at 9:03, while united Flight 77 out of Dulles International Airport in Virginia crashed into the Pentagon outside Washington at 9:37.

United Flight 93 out of Newark International Airport in New Jersey crashed into a field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, after passengers who had contacted family members and friends mounted an effort to overtake the hijackers.

The schedule of Cape Ann events commemorating the 15th anniversary of the attacks Sunday is as follows:

GLOUCESTER: Gloucester Fire Chief Eric Smith will open ceremonies at Central Fire Station at 9:55 a.m., with announcements over the Fire Department’s radio channel calling for a moment of silence to remember those lost in the 2011 attacks.

The brief ceremony will include the sounding of the bells, with the full department at attention in dress uniforms. The dismissal from the ceremony is targeted for 10 a.m.

ROCKPORT: Rockport’s 9/11 memorial service will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Central Station on Broadway.

Members of the town Fire Department, in full dress uniform, will then march to T-Wharf for a memorial service slated to begin at 9 a.m.

ESSEX: The Essex Fire Department will host a 9/11 memorial service beginning at 9:55 a.m. in front of  Memorial Fire Station at 24 Martin St.

Fire Chief Daniel Doucette said all retired firefighters and members of the public are are welcome to attend the brief program.

MANCHESTER: The Manchester Fire Department will hold its 9/11 memorial program starting at 9:45 at the fire station, 12 School St.

Chaplain David Forsythe will serve as the primary speaker, and, as with the other Cape Ann services, residents are encouraged to attend.

 

Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board Listings For 9/11/16

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Welcome To Cape Ann Community Bulletin Board

Joey C ~

A place where non-profit Cape Ann organizations can post press releases directly and then those press releases will be reposted to http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com . This is not an advertising space for businesses, fitness or wellness organizations, or music listings.

The web address will be http://www.capeanncommunity.com

To have your community organization news posted here, contact Joey C who will grant access for you to post directly.


Info Session @ Library on 9/13 from 9-10:30 am to sign up!

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ALI Fall 2016 3 Options Ad FINAL


Maritime Gloucester’s Sonic Sea Screening & Panel Discussion at Shalin Liu Performance Center

Image ~ September 9, 2016 ~ maritimegloucesterprograms

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Sawyer Free Library Week of September 11,2016

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The bid book is out now through October 3- Come and see all of the art by local artists!2016artauctionpostcard2teensummer-celebration-sept-17greatDecisions2016b

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Yesterday’s Yellow Lobster as Art…

Here’s the link to the original post with the rare yellow lobster Geno Mondello landed at our dock Captain Joe and Sons-

Today We Got A Rare Yellow #Lobster @CaptJoeLobster

And here’s the final Mutant Lobster art Picture to round out the four piece collection THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE-

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Just announced: Gloucester author Deborah Cramer wins major awards for The Narrow Edge! National Academies of Science Best Book Award and Society of Environmental Journalists Rachel Carson Book Award

Congratulations Deborah Cramer!

Remember her request to share horseshoe crab reports and memories

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National Academies of Science Best Book Award 2016 

National Academies of Sciences press release: “The winning entries represent science communication at its finest and exemplify the ability of science writers to engage, inform, and inspire the public.”

Society of Environmental Journalists Rachel Carson Book Award 2016

15th Annual awards for reporting on the environment press release excerpt:

Judges were impressed by the painful beauty and eloquence of Deborah Cramer’s writing; one saw “The Narrow Edge” as a story of loss and hopeful restoration while another said the book “represents everything about Rachel Carson’s legacy that the book award stands for.” In her book, Cramer follows the 19,000-mile migration of an endangered shorebird called the red knot, which depends on horseshoe crab eggs for survival. So do humans:

Continue reading “Just announced: Gloucester author Deborah Cramer wins major awards for The Narrow Edge! National Academies of Science Best Book Award and Society of Environmental Journalists Rachel Carson Book Award”

Your Invitation To Susan and Don’s Public Beach Ceremony

You are cordially invited to attend the most fabulous fairytale wedding, ever! Susan Parent and Don Boyé of Toodeloos! and Island Art will be tying the knot on Good Harbor Beach at 1:30 on Saturday September 17th. Come as you are, come as you might- Fairy wings, Mermaid tails, Superhero capes and Pirate attire are strongly encouraged. Shoes are optional. Toodeloos! and Island Art will be closed for the day, reopening on Sunday at noon. Please plan accordingly and thank you for your support! We kindly ask that you understand that this invitation is for our public beach ceremony only. Our reception is private. See you on the beach and don’t forget to wave to the drone! Love, Susan and Don ♥

tired seal at Long Beach this afternoon and sandpipers all day

Everyone is staying far away from the seal and it blends in with the sand from a distance.

This morning there were scores of busy shore birds. (And more bounding dogs off leash.)

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A Bicycle Ride for Neurofibromatosis Research

On Saturday, September 10, 2016 the NF Coast to the Cure was at Stage Fort Park, another great cause. For more information please to the following link.

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Saved by Virgilios

Best Italian ice. Yesterday’s treat to beat the heat. Virgilios FB https://m.facebook.com/Virgilios-Bakery-333299483409677/

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Married Today in Gloucester – September 10th

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Congratulation, this couple got married today, photo was taken last week at Good Harbor Beach.

Night at the beach

Headed down to Good Harbor after work last night to have dinner with some cousins and we were in good company!   Lots of people out enjoying the warm breezes and ocean.dscf1680-edit

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HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE SHIP ZUIDERDAM GLOUCESTER HARBOR SUNSET

Len Burgess shares sunset from Niles Beach and a view of the Holland American Line cruise ship MS Zuiderdam departing Gloucester Harbor.glstrcruiseshiplvng_0279 sunsetnilestree_0294

Do you put your trash out by 7am? DPW news

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I like the aesthetic of the 3d metal letters on the DPW at Poplar

Rose Lopiccolo of DPW says that the trash hauler may not do the routes in the same order so we may notice route and timing changes with neighborhood trash pick ups.

Rose writes:

“Our new hauler, JRM began September 1. Just a friendly reminder that all trash and recycling, by City Ordinance(Sec 9-2), needs to be curb-side no later than 7:00 AM. We cannot guarantee that the new hauler will do the routes in the same order as the previous hauler. If animals are an issue in your area it is recommended that you use a trash barrel to contain your purple bag. If your trash or recycling was missed please call JRM at 800-323-4285, or the DPW at 978-281-9785. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.”

 

 

Breaking News! Free Cats! EWWW!

I was conversing with my other better half this morning, Izzy 


. She thinks this promotion of free Cats adoptions and discounted dog adoptions is a great idea. Izzy says you better get there when they open today because she thinks all the dogs will be adopted today.

But free cats?! What!  Izzy says “you couldn’t give them away”. Hopefully she’s wrong and all the animals will find a great home today.