Monthly Archives: September 2011

Crazy Weekend Ahead Here’s Your Playbook

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Cyclocross, Joe Garland Tribute, the Bloody Mary Competition, buckle your chinstrap buckaroos, it’s gonna be a good one! Saturday- 2011 Gran Prix of Gloucester October 1 & 2- It’s Coming Setting Up Two Days Ago photos From Donna Ardizzoni Celebrating … Continue reading →

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John Ruskin Quote of The Week From Greg Bover

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“What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do.”   – John Ruskin 1819-1900 Longtime professor of art at Oxford College, Ruskin’s influence on … Continue reading →

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Big News for Rockport’s HarvestFest!

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We are thrilled to announce that Chef Frank McClelland of Boston’s legendary L’Espalier, the Sel de la Terre family of restaurants, Au Soleil Catering and Apple Street Farm will be the featured chef in a cooking segment on T-Wharf, scheduled … Continue reading →

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Grandma Felicia’s Apple Spice Cake Recipe From Sista Felicia

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Grandma Felicia’s Apple Spice Cake all photos Sista Felicia Ingredients: 3 Granny Smith apples 2 Macintosh apples 2 tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pinch ground clove ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon cardamom 2 Tablespoon vanilla ½ Tablespoon vanilla … Continue reading →

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Listen Up, This is Important!

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Moving the Greasy Pole – Video

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Towing The Greasy Pole Through The Harbor

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Towing The Greasy Pole Through The Harbor

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Ipswich Chowder Fest This Weekend

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Hi Joey, I haven’t seen any press on this, but the Ipswich Chowder Fest is this weekend in downtown Ipswich. What better place to sample some of the best chowder on the planet!  I’m attaching a shot of tonight’s dinner … Continue reading →

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Did You Know? (Joan Kerry)

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That Joan Kerry was born in London, July 27, 1929 and died October 5, 1996 on Rocky Neck in Gloucester?  She grew up in the Seattle area, attended Washington State University, and graduated from the Museum School at the Boston … Continue reading →

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Rubber Duck is the last one on the Greasy Pole

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Rubber Duck knew it was her last chance on the greasy pole.Doesn’t look that tough, tide seems about right.A guy in a boat with a chainsaw decided that Rubber Duck’s new name is “Hey Buddy!” No argument from me! Hey … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited! Eat, Drink, Rebuild Beach Gourmet, Savour Wine and Cheese and the displaced families as they rebuild after the tragic fire.

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At The Elks, October 13th Please join the community of well-wishers as we band together to raise funds to aid Beach Gourmet, Savour Wine and Cheese and the displaced families as they rebuild after the tragic fire. We will enjoy … Continue reading →

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“SURVEY” AT ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION

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Show by Award Winning Photographers Law Hamilton and Dale Blank with Sculptor John Fleming Opens October 2 “Survey,” featuring many new works by photographers Dale Blank and Law Hamilton and sculptor John Fleming, will be showing at the Rockport Art … Continue reading →

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Official Statement From Mayor Kirk Regarding Rebuilding The Greasy Pole

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I reached out to Mayor Kirk this morning for a statement about the greasy pole. Here is her response. The Greasy Pole will be rebuilt. I have already met with members of the Fiesta Committee this morning and assured them … Continue reading →

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Valentino’s Pizza Reopens With Thin Crust

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It was good, a crust unlike any other in Gloucester.  Incredible that yet another Pizza joint opens within a football field’s distance of at least 7 places to buy pizza. I count Sclafani’s, Sebastians, Virgilio’s, Giuseppe’s, La Trattoria, Minglewood Tavern, … Continue reading →

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Video Rusty Shatford Greasy Pole Collapse Reaction

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Video- Two Time Former Greasy Pole Champ Samo Frontiero Vows- “By Hook or By Crook The Greasy Pole Will Rise Again”

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Video Below- Manny Simoes

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Going Once, Going Twice…………..

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The Sawyer Free Library’s Annual Art Auction You can place a silent bid Bid on your favorite Painting all Through the Month of September until Oct. 5th. The live Auction Will take place on October 5th 2011 including The preview party, with … Continue reading →

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I love my iPhone!

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Sharon Lowe Photography  

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On The Whiteboard At Ryan and Wood Distillers

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We had a great visit with Bobby Ryan last night at the Distillery.  Look for Patrick Ryan’s report soon.

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Live Greasy Pole Video Feed Right Now!!!! Live Interviews From the Beach

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Click to View It Live- and Click Here For the Updates Throughout The Day Video Greasy Pole Being Towed Through Gloucester Harbor from Paulie Walnuts- From DiscoverGloucester we will  be updating all day Official Statement From Mayor Kirk Regarding Rebuilding … Continue reading →

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Greasy Pole Photos Before and Now 9/30/2011

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Greasy Pole Photos Before and NOW 9/30/2011 I took this photo of the Pole Monday at Low Tide. It hasn’t been looking to healthy lately. The Storms took their toll NOW 09/30/2011

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Chickity Check It! The Bean and Snoop Maddie Mad Send Monarch to Mexico

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Visit Kim Smith’s Blog- Releasing Monarch Butterfly September 28th, 2011 Eloise and Madeline Send Monarch to Mexico

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BREAKING NEWS THE GREASY POLE IS GONE!!!!!

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PICS AND VIDEOS UPLOADING NOW!!! SAY IT ISN”T SO This is Way Worse Than The Red Sox Collapse!!!!!!!

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Enjoying the Weather on Pavilion Beach Photo Donna Ardizzoni

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Greenbelt Walk Sunday

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On Sunday morning, Oct 2nd, Greenbelt’s own Becky Dean will lead a one-hour walk at Greenbelt’s latest project site – 125 Bray Street, the proposed 6.5 acre expansion of our Tompson Street Reservation. The public is welcome to join Becky … Continue reading →

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