Exciting news! We’re over a third of the way to our goal of the $15,000 needed to present unique programming and preserve the House for future generations.
Thanks to those who’ve already generously donated!
But, if you have not yet given, we still need your help.
Your contributions support…
Expanding educational programs and internships for students and adults
Outreach to increase tour attendance at the Museum
Digitizing our database of museum objects and photographs
On-going preservation and restoration of a glorious 18th-century home
Please give generously so that these exciting projects can continue.
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I met a friend for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks at Stone’s last night and headed back out into the cold to head home at 9:30. The chill was just leaving my car as I turned off of Broadway and onto South Street in Rockport to climb the hill towards home.
There, on the side walk, was an artist at work. My clock read 9:42 and my temperature gauge read a mere 36 degrees, but he was happily painting away.
I drove past him and hemmed and hawed a bit about whether to continue towards home or turn around and capture the moment…with no camera, but at least, my phone. I saw him painting on that same corner last week and was mad at myself for not stopping. I didn’t want to make the same mistake twice.
I’m glad I turned around.
Chris Coyne, of Coyne Fine Art, was in the midst of an already gorgeous painting…surely to be all that more stunning upon completion. This evening he was painting The First Baptist Church of Rockport. Last week he was painting one of my favorite things about the holiday season, the Dock Square Christmas Tree. He was kind enough to show me the completed painting of our beautiful town tree. Nothing short of stunning!
I’ve always had an appreciation for Chris Coyne’s art, but after seeing him out in the cold late at night to capture the perfect moment in time…I have an entirely new appreciation.
For the past several years, I celebrated the New Year quietly, usually with dinner at home and early to bed. And that’s what I like now. We’ll be closed New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Insider Tip: If you like to buy wine at the Cave, do it now. They have great wine at reasonable prices, and you can score some cheese while you’re there. Their seasonal retail beer and wine license expires on 1/1/2015. Laura’s shop is a great resource on my block, and for all of Main Street. Please remember to support the Cave and all of the unique retailers downtown over the winter. Photo taken in the Cave.
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They call me Nosy because I am always curious and want to be part of what you are doing. You can’t fault a lady for being interested in her family! I am affectionate and love to take advantage of a free lap. I adore the quiet things in life like napping, catnip and snacking and I prefer to be an only pet.
I am hoping to ring the New Year in with a fresh start so all I need to make that happen is you! For more information on adoptable pets and upcoming events visit www.capeannanimalaid.org.
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I heard the bombs explode from two blocks away as I was taking portraits of runners after they finished the marathon. The tone of my images quickly changed as I documented the reactions of the athletes and the spectators.
I couldn’t resist the title of the post–the name of Shawn’s boat is the “Hot Ticket.” Many thanks to Shawn for granting permission to photograph and post photos on GMG.
We have returned to glorious Gloucester after traveling 23,676 miles from home to Santiago, Easter Island, Tierra del Fuego and a large part of southern Patagonia as well as Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls. It was an extraordinary adventure and an outstanding learning experience. I plan to put together several short photo/video posts featuring the highlights of this trip which I will post here on GMG.
For today, here is a portrait of a gentleman of Basque heritage who operates a small cantina on the lonely road between Torres del Paine National Park (Chile) and El Calafate in Santa Cruz Provence, Argentina. This location struck me because of the ‘aloneness’ of the setting, the gentleness of the proprietor and his family, and the stark beauty of the steppes.
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I have to confess that the holiday season, from Thanksgiving to yesterday, two days after Christmas, have exhausted me. Black Friday, Ladies’ Night, Men’s Night, the GMG Holiday party (the last two being back to back). I was also open every afternoon except Sundays from about noon to 5:15 pm, catching the last CATA bus to Rockport. My electrician described himself as “feeling like junk”, after a tough night. I feel like that every day, especially in my legs and abdomen, from the exertion at PT, work, and related to my cancer. If not for my medical professionals and friends helping me, it never could have happened.
Tomorrow, Monday, I have physical therapy at Addison Gilbert Hospital, which may be my last session until a rollover date. I’ve been a steady show-up at PT, like a football pro who’d get fined for a no-show. January will be a time of rest. This week, I’ll be open Monday 12/29, Tuesday 12/30, Friday 1/2/15, and Saturday 1/3/15. I carry on.
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On Saturday morning my daughter and I noticed all the cars parked on our road , and saw tons of people heading up to the Bass Rocks Club House… Many vehicles had different license plates , and we thought hmm holiday party ? After further review my brother called from California saying that ESPN is gonna be live down Good Harbor Beach For Pete Frates Strikeout #ALS ColdWaterChallenge.
So myself and Madison got our shoes on and headed out the door to see 100’s of Supporters marching out front down Beach Rd towards the beach … We hopped into my car and headed for the beach .. We quickly ran out of our car and sprinted to Nautilus Rd… We saw all the Supporters for Pete Frates , News Crews , Busses , Police … All To Benefit For The Pete Frates StrikeoutALSCampaign …
Madison and I quickly fled for the footbridge where we got up in personal right next to Pete Frates And also met his Father-In-Law shook hands and was happy to see Goodmorninggloucester there .. I spoke to him and said this is so amazing all these people coming out to support Pete And Help Fight ALS.. He was so happy to see all these people … I then took out my GoPro and started shooting pics … Here are the pics from such a Inspiring Amazing Event… All these people deserve so much respect , And Thanks … The water was cold that day a balmy 44°f with a Air Temp of 49°f at the time of the start… ESPN was also there reporting the Event Live … Madison And Myself Witnessed A Once In A Lifetime Event … We both felt very emotional and so happy For Pete Frates And His Family And Friends ….
December 27th , 2014 Plunge4Pete Pics …
Marine Forecast :
Mon NW winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Mon Night NW winds around 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
Hello Joey, My name is Yabin and I’m the nephew of the new owner of China Port. I saw a post about China Port on your website and I thank you for that. Can you guys help us clarify to the citizens of Gloucester that the old restaurant, Dragon Light restaurant, is no longer at this address? It’s the old China Port but with a new owner. Thank you for your time.
Best regards,
Yabin Chen
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GloucesterCast 111 Mayor Kirk Talks About Her Intention To Resign, Highlights and Lowlights of Her Tenure
We speak about Mayor Kirk’s intention to resign, a lot of the positive things that she has accomplished, what events led to the process of considering her resignation, West Parish School, St Ann’s, The Turbines, Fundraising, The Campaigns, Other Jobs That She Was Pursuing Before Potentially Resigning, The Baker Position and What It Entails, The Dynamics Behind How The Baker Offer Came To Be, How Martha Coakley Messed Up and Baker Got Her Endorsement Even Though She Is A Registered Democrat, Her Ten Questions For Each Candidate, Jay Ash, Putting In A Transition Team In Place, Some Examples Of The Types Of Things She Will Be Doing As Deputy Secretary Of Housing and Economic Development, What are Gateway Cities?, The State Is Driven By Jobs and Payroll Tax vs Cities and Towns Being Driven By Real Estate Tax, Her First Mayoral Campaign and What it Was Like In Her House The Night She Won For The First Time, “The Outsiders”, Betsy Works, Ally O’Connor, Yoshi Campbell, Stepping In To Protect Children, The Fire and Police Chief Hires, Memorial Day Event Controversy, Staying True To Your Convictions, The Rainbow Flag Controversy, My Apology To Sean Horgan, The Times Excellent Coverage Of The Resignation, The Appreciation For Her Support.
Home Video- VHS Footage From When Mayor Kirk Realized She Won Her First Mayoral Election In 2007
The precinct that is shown being reported in the video is the one that put Mayor Kirk over the top when she realized she had won. The piece of paper she tore up was her “I lost” speech. (Thanks Mayor Kirk for providing the video to GMG)
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Good Morning Gloucester 