Research Vessel American Promise Visits Gloucester

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Rozalia Project for a clean ocean dropped anchor in Gloucester Harbor a few days of education programs with Gloucester Maritime Center. Through their expeditions, onboard the 60’ sailing research vessel, American Promise, Rozalia Project protects and cleans the ocean using technology, innovation, solutions-based research and engaging STEM programs. The sailing research vessel American Promise sails to the Gulf of Maine working on the problem with  Marine debris.

Learn more on Rozalia Project

Assistant Harbor Master “Birch” shuttles the crew to their vessel and Gloucester Maritime.

Goodnight, Fisherman’s Memorial

Posted on by Nichole S.

My son was fishing last night and I couldn’t help but snap some photos of the Fisherman’s Memorial as the night sky was such a beautiful color of blue.

THIS WEEKEND: Seaside Vintage Market at Second Glance

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Shop for vintage-style home décor, housewares, linen, art, furniture, jewelry, and clothing!

WHEN: Saturday June 10 and Sunday June 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Second Glance, Thrift Store of The Open Door, at 2 Pond Road Gloucester MA 01930

WHAT: Don’t miss the vintage shopping event of the season!

Revenue at Second Glance supports the hunger-relief programs of The Open Door.

In 2022, The Open Door helped stabilize the lives and health of 8,486 people (4,872 households) through the distribution of 1.78 MILLION pounds of food. Learn more at FOODPANTRY.org

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Egrets and Herons — pat morss

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Egrets and Herons are favorites among our “large bird” seasonal residents.

“Eddy Egret” (Great White) flies in at low tide for some seafood.
It’s fun watching him take big wing-assisted hops from rock …
… to rock.
Then it’s all business when he finds a likely spot for fish.
He’s in head first when he sees one, …
… and makes a successful catch more often than not.
One of Eddy’s Snowy Egret cousins passes through.
Over on Niles Pond, Black-crowned Night Herons are around much of the year.
The young are well camouflaged before the foliage turns all green.
Yesterday, we came across an adult wrestling a bullfrog.
Looks like frog legs for lunch.

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Project: Pop-Up Gloucester Extended for Another Season, Providing Opportunities for Small Businesses

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Program Provides Affordable Way for Entrepreneurs to Overcome Barriers and Take Next Step in Brick-and-Mortar Storefront

The City of Gloucester is excited to announce the extension of its Project: Pop-Up Gloucesterprogram through June 2023 in collaboration with Action Inc. and UpNext.

The continuation is made possible thanks to a $25,600 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. 

The program will continue to give small business owners the opportunity to sell their products through a brick-and-mortar storefront without the need for a significant financial investment or a long-term lease.

Mayor Greg Verga said, “We are thrilled to build on the success of Project: Pop-Up Gloucester. The program has been a fantastic way for small business owners to get their foot in the door and start building a presence in our community. We are excited to be extending this program and giving more entrepreneurs the chance to showcase their products and services in Downtown Gloucester.”

During the first season, four small businesses benefited from the program, and all four are exploring permanent storefront space in Gloucester. The program has not only provided these entrepreneurs with a platform to sell their products but has also contributed to the vibrancy of Gloucester’s downtown area.

“We are eager to see more entrepreneurs take advantage of this opportunity and contribute to the economic growth of our city,” added Mayor Verga. 

Project: Pop-Up Gloucester is also funded in part by North Shore Alliance for Economic Development.

The Portuguese and the Community Celebrate the Feast of the Holy Spirit “Divino Espírito Santo”

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The Feast of the Holy Spirit – Procession, Church, Spoas, and People

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Daniel Nunes with his Family and the DES Portuguese Club host the Celebration.

The Procession from the Club through the Portuguese Neighborhood to Our Lady of Good Voyage

Celebrating Mass and Crowning at Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

Portuguese Sopas at the Portuguese Club

Moving On

Posted on by Nichole S.

Many of these boys just finished their Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse career with a final game/win against Swampscott’s Big Blue on Sunday. Some of these boys have been playing together or within the program for as many as eight years. This particular team, comprised of 7th and 8th graders, will watch 1/2 their members move onto High School lacrosse now that the season has ended. Actually, several of the players were able to play JV lax for GHS this year as well. With a fun jamboree out at Fort Devens this coming weekend, the boys are excited to wrap up and celebrate. Thanks, Coaches. https://capeannyouthlacrosse.org/

Even Eagles Get Harassment

Posted on by Pat D

It probably will not surprise you to learn that I follow a number of online wildlife accounts. Lately it seems they have been filled with posts about red wing blackbirds harassing other (bigger) birds. So I present the following as my own contribution. Two eagles were hanging out in a tree and nest in our Magnolia backyard recently squawking up quite a storm. I am pretty certain it’s the same pair we’ve been following in West Gloucester as one is an adult and the other not-yet-mature. Turns out the red wing blackbirds were pestering them to the point that they each took off toward open water after about 15 minutes of harassment. These are obviously taken from across a wide distance but it was kind of entertaining watching nature take its course in the bird world. You can look VERY closely an see the little bitty red wing blackbirds swooping over the much larger and louder eagles.