Dive into an unforgettable evening at #CultureSplash 2024 with Ocean Alliance’s “Blues, Bots, and Baleen!

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Enjoy live music, a SnotBot drone demonstration, refreshing drinks, and a whale of a time learning about our majestic marine friends at Ocean Alliance’s headquarters, located right on the water at the historic Tarr and Wonson Paint Manufactory. Don’t miss out on the fun on July 18th!”

Avenging the Edward A. Horton

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Based on the 1871 true story of the capture of the Edward A. Horton, a Gloucester, Massachusetts fishing schooner and her brave Captain, Harvey Knowlton, Jr. The captain’s success depended on a traitorous smuggler, a daring crew, and a love-torn nephew who’d fallen for the enemy’s daughter.

Of the escape to bring the Horton home, tales were told, ballads were written, the cannon boomed and parades were held. A patriotic story of revenge for injustice on the high seas.

 

Advanced Reader Quote: “I absolutely loved it, great suspense! I cried when they brought the boat into Gloucester Harbor, just overall fantastic, patriotic and so much more than a story of a boat. I really didn’t want to put it down.”

 

Watch a short Book Trailer for Avenging the Edward A. Horton on YouTube.

 

·       Available from online outlets in paperback. 

·       Exclusive Dust Jacket Hardcover Collector Edition from Barnes & Noble.

·       eBook published on Apple Books.

Links at:  www.tommycarbone.com

Wildlife Encounters: Kick off summer reading with Sawyer Free – Family fun for all age on July 9th!

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 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Sawyer Free Library is kicking off summer reading on Tuesday, July 9 from 10:00 to 10:45am with fascinating animals presented by Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center!  This family friendly event will be held in the City Hall auditorium, 9 Dale Avenue. No registration required.

During this interactive live animal presentation attendees will meet exotic animals and learn about their habitats, adaptations, and environmental roles from eco-educators. The ecology focused summer reading theme of “Read, Renew, Repeat” strives to bring attention to our natural world, and caring for the environment as well as the living creatures that call it home.

This event has been made possible through the generous support of the Constance T. Rhinelander Fund. Everyone is invited. No registration needed. For more information or questions, visit SawyerFreeLibrary.org or 978-515-6349.

Back at it! Good Harbor Beach Inn construction update #GloucesterMA

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Gloucester, Mass. July 3, 2024.

After a lull in construction on the Good Harbor Beach Inn site — reflecting 3 months fine-tuning the engineering plans just so– the foundation digging for the anchor lobby building has commenced for this scenic property across from Salt Island.

The Martignetti family who purchased Good Harbor Beach Inn a couple of years ago are diehard Gloucester fans. Mark Martignetti who is directing the building is overjoyed to be back at it.

“I’m managing the building for a family venture. We have always, always loved Gloucester! Part of growing up North of Boston is coming to Gloucester…to Good Harbor Beach, right? We had talked about the business for years and years. Now we are thrilled to own it. We can’t wait to open and be part of the community!”

Mark Martignetti. Good Harbor Beach Inn, July 2024

As reported with the demo here, the configuration of the Inn will remain roughly the same featuring a main lobby building with the guest room out buildings clustered on the hill. One local amenity that will not return is the rustic snack window takeout which was not grandfathered into the renovation. Stay tuned: A family familiar with the food & beverage and hospitality industry will no doubt have some attentive and creative ideas to satisfy guests.

The construction site will get busier now. Crews are lined up and final construction ETA may be 9 months out.

Renderings

Drawings illustrating the final project will be public over the next couple of weeks.

BEFORE

July 1, 2024

April 1

March 18

2019 here