Monthly Archives: August 2011

Crazy Weather Guy

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

For those of you Cape Ann Twitter folk, you all know that guy. The guy who gets so very excited and the amount of exclamation marks in his tweets goes up exponentially with each heightened chance of more catastrophic damage … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Mug Up Party

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

Although last week’s Mug Up and Deviled Egg Competition was on a lovely sunny day, we have held Mug Ups in torrential rain and nasty stuff before, so a little hurricane threat isn’t going to stop us hearty New Englanders.  … Continue reading →

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Thursday Sunrise Evil Grin

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

Or maybe just winking.

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CIVIL WAR MUSIC in Annisquam Concert Sunday, August 28, 7:30 PM

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

The historic Annisquam Village Church presents Jacqueline Schwab, renowned pianist of Ken Burns’ Civil War documentary series, in a program entitled “150 Years Ago….”.  In observation of the sesquicentennial year since the War Between the States, Schwab performs music of … Continue reading →

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Upcoming programs at Addison Gilbert Hospital

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

Free Adult Speech, Language, Memory and Swallowing Screening at Addison Gilbert  Hospital The Speech-Language Therapy Department at Addison Gilbert hospital is accepting appointments for a free adult Speech, Language, Memory and Swallowing screening.  Appointments are available from September 6 – … Continue reading →

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Brand new documentary “AGH-Our Lifeline on this Island” now available on line

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

from aphickey

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The Hurricane Heads Out to Sea!!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

The Hurricane Heads Out to Sea!! http://www.seethewhales.com/ http://www.seethewhales.com/

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The Ardelle Heads for Safer Waters 08/27/2011 6:25am

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

  The Ardelle Heads for Safer Waters 08/27/2011 6:25am I caught the Brand New Pinky Schooner Ardelle in the Annisquam River this morning. I’m guessing it was headed back to where She was Born to stay out of the way … Continue reading →

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The Great New England Hurricane, Boston, 1938

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

The Great New England Hurricane of September 1938 killed 600 to 800 people, damaged or destroyed 57,000 homes, took out 26,000 automobiles, and felled 2 billion trees. It was the first major hurricane to hit New England since 1869. In … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Irene Claims it’s first Victim

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

Looks like Hurricane Irene took an extreme turn to the West last night while we we’re all sleeping. Glenn (aka Swimdad) in California,  did’nt heed the warnings and left his boat in the water. Hopefully he can repair it in time For the … Continue reading →

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Pick Those Tomatoes Before The Storm and Make Sista Felicia’s Sun Dried Tomato Recipe

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

There are tons of tomatoes ripe on the vine what will undoubtedly fall off when the storm hits.  So if you had an event planned for today which was cancelled or if you’re looking for something to do, go pick … Continue reading →

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The Only Hurricane Irene Strike Prediction Map You’ll Need- the Official GMG Hurricane Irene Pasta Zugu Models

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

NECN?  Bah, Matt Noyes has nothing on our Official GoodMorningGloucester Pasta Zugu Hurricane Irene Potential Path Model Map. We’ve been monitoring the storm all week long (not really) and have the latest technology available which came up with these very … Continue reading →

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Tuffy

Posted on August 27, 2011 by
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Claire D. Way Makes Team USA as Only Skater from new England To Be Chosen! Way To Go Claire!!!!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Hi Joey, I know you are a big fan of the Boston Derby Dames.  One of the skaters,  Claire D. Way, a local girl from Ipswich, made Team USA.  Team USA will be skating at the World Cup to be … Continue reading →

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Chickity Check It! Ally O’Connor’s NXT Event Blog

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Ally writes on the new blog- All Things Boston, All Things New England Thanks for visiting our blog and new website. It’s summer here in the city, and it’s always an interesting juxtaposition in terms of time … while we … Continue reading →

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Video- Schooner Ardelle Essex Built Welcomed To Gloucester

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Pinky Schooner Ardelle Enters New Home In Gloucester Harbor For First Time. Filmed By Barbara Luster

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Rough Seas Ahead

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Community Weekend Cancellations- Essex Music Festival- Fish Box Derby Inspections

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Essex Music Festival CANCELLED!!   The 18th Annual Essex Music Festival Saturday, August 27, 2011 CANCELLED Please stayed tuned and check the website for further updates. Noon – 10:30 pm Centennial Grove on Chebacco Lake, Essex Fish Box Derby vs. … Continue reading →

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Did You Know? (The Noise)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

that on September 8th there will be a group of greats in one great place, The Annie, in Gloucester?  Don’t miss the 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration of The Noise, famous for 30 years in Boston, now HQ’d in Gloucester.  I just … Continue reading →

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The News From Rocky Neck via Judy Robinson-Cox

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Khan Studio Deviled Egg Contest Winners Click for full story and more photos by EJ Through August 30: PROPRIETARY CHAOS Photography by Laurence Kent Jones Rocky Neck Gallery, 53 Rocky Neck Ave. Due to his assignment to the U.S. Embassy … Continue reading →

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Mad Hungry Lucinda Scala Quinn’s “Winner Winner Chicken Dinner” As Prepared By The Mrs

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

My wife was absolutely beside herself when I told her that Lucinda stopped by the dock to pick up some lobsters the other day. The reason she was so upset was because she religiously DVR’s Lucinda’s show Mad Hungry and … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Irene Tracking Page

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Hurricane Irene Tracking Page Here’s a great site to keep  informed on the track of Hurricane Irene. http://hurricane.terrapin.com/ATL-09A/ http://hurricane.terrapin.com/ATL-09A/ Also, here’s a great site to keep up on the Local Forecast http://www.capeannmass.com/weather/index.htm

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Junior Seau and Pablo- Separated at Birth?

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Gloucester Sunset – One reason Why we live here

Posted on August 26, 2011 by
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Chickity Check It! Dave Jewell and Tom Ring On CBS news Last Night With Lauren Leamanczyk

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Click here for the whole story GLOUCESTER (CBS) – Hurricane Irene could cause major damage to homes and the economy in Gloucester. Gloucester residents still talk about The Perfect Storm back in the 90′s, but no one is quite sure … Continue reading →

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