@FishermenGHS: Congratulations to Juniors Michael & Jayden Toppan on their recent recognition of being named Boston Herald All Scholastics for the 2022-23 Winter season. Well deserved!

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Socks and Underwear Drive

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Good Morning

Thanks for your help in getting the word out. The socks and underwear drive lasts until the end of April. So far we have plenty of men’s socks but could still use all sizes of socks and underwear for girls, boys and women.  Cash donations are welcome and will be used to fill the gaps in items received.

Below is a photo of volunteers from the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church sorting socks. If you need names they are (left to right) Holly Tanguay, Kate Ruzecki and Charli Marie Deavila.

Spicy Broccoli and a Lemon Drop

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Because Thursday. When a few of us were spontaneously free for just a little bit, we landed at Mile Marker for some quick spicy broccoli and a lemon drop. Both were delicious.

Surfside Pizza For Lunch

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I had a craving for pizza and Jim wanted to try the Tuesday Lobster Roll special so we went to Surfside Pizza on Thatcher Road a few days ago. It was high time for the lunch crowds during school vacation and it was nice to see the hustle and bustle. Though we were too early for ice cream, we were right on time to meet some FOBs from Peabody who had the same lunch idea as we did. I did not get your names, but cheers to the couple from Peabody at Surfside for lunch on Tuesday! There is no seating in there so we took our pizza and lobster roll to eat in the car while people watching at Good Harbor Beach. The pizza slice remains gigantic and delicious. Jim enjoyed his lobster roll on a grilled bun. And that’s how you make it feel like summer!

Now is the time to call!! Video Interview: Jeff Martin Opened His Custom Marine Canvas and Upholstery Business At 195 East Main Street

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Endless opportunities to repair or renew your marine canvas or vinyl.

Contact Jeff at his 195 East Main St Gloucester Shop-

978-335-0502

Click to play video

Open Content: 40+ years of Gloucester Daily Times newspapers digitized! Jan 1923 thru Mar 1965 | Sawyer Free Library #GloucesterMA

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Hundreds of the library’s Gloucester Newspaper Microfilm Collection of monthly reels spanning 40+ years have been optimized for accessibility and are now fully searchable on line! The microfilm rolls and readers on site are up and running as well.

“The Sawyer Free Library digitized the Gloucester Daily Times from January 1923 through March 1965. You can access the collection through our website (homepage), or directly from the online collection.”

Sawyer Free Library

It’s as easy as click on the home page! Here’s Julie Travers, SFL’s Local History Librarian, walking me through the happy news. If you’d like to contribute to the library’s ongoing efforts, each roll costs roughly $175-$200 a piece.

Archives for All!

“HISTORY MAKING PLEA – ARCHIVES FOR ALL
The prohibitive costs of best practice historic preservation (ADA compliant, temperature and humidity controls, security, sustainability, in house scanning/OCR/audio transcription, etc.) is impossible for all the worthy collections in town, and pits them as foes when vying for funds. Let’s flip that impediment on its head and make Gloucester a model for the state. Its treasures would be available worldwide if they were truly accessible –digitized…”

Catherine Ryan, Jan. 3, 2017 here

How exciting that Gloucester’s repositories have been busy digitizing treasures from their archives. The GDT newspaper microfilm rolls are a welcome addition.

Lend a Hand the next two SaturdaysApr. 22nd & 29th 9am-12pm

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Ready to paint?

Join us this Saturday April 22nd from 9am to 12 noon at 28 Gee Avenue in Gloucester (parking right in the lot in front of my barn). The race dories are sanded and ready for painting. Wear old clothing and and come as you are. We will provide paint, brushes, rollers, etc. Once we get the outsides done, we can clean up the insides the following Saturday (same time/place).

If all goes well, we should be able to launch them the weekend of May 6 (depending on the tides). Spring has sprung and dory season is upon us, so donate some time, pay your dues, and get out on the harbor this Spring!

Open Playtime for Babies and Toddlers at SFL@21Main Street on Thursday Mornings

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Starting this week, on Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 am, the Sawer Free Library will be hosting Open Play at SFL@21MainStreet.

This unstructured open play for little ones and caregivers is an opportunity forsocial interaction and a nurturing way to introduce the very youngto the library. Booksand toys will be provided for caregivers to interact with their little ones andare best suited for ages 0-2. No registration needed.

Questions? Contact:jvitale@sawyerfreelibrary.orgor978-325-5505.

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Dewy Morning Tulips

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My hands-down favorite season in Gloucester is spring because of the tulips along the boulevard. Though it’s a little early in the short blooming season for tulips, it was exceptionally striking along the boulevard yesterday morning in the fog. Big fat heavy dew drops enhanced the beauty. For additional pictures and story details, please check out Pat D’s Photos and Adventures on Facebook. There’s a good chance you will see some of these photos on future products from Pat D’s Photos. Comment with your favorites to help me decide (including those on the Facebook page!)