My View of Life on the Dock
We took a 3 hour ride to the Shepaug Bald Eagle Observatory in Southbury CT one rainy gloomy day last week seeking out eagles. It’s a well designed observation area near the Shepaug Hydroelectric Power Station manned by knowledgeable and friendly volunteers. There are opportunities for bird watching above and beyond the majestic eagles too. … Continue reading Eagles Near and Far
With so much great coverage of the Labor Day Weekend events, here’s a personal take on our enjoyment of the schooners.
Celebration of culture and history is one of the most blessed facets of life in Gloucester. One of these celebrations are the mosaics on the Americold building downtown. Their origin story can be found here. Ever since the most recent one was installed, I’ve wanted to get an up close and personal view. I thought … Continue reading Fish Mosaic Up Close and Personal
Political Statement from Mary Ellen Rose, candidate for Mayor Submitted to Good Morning Gloucester Running for the office of mayor was not a decision I made easily. I based my reasoning on the fact that I knew I had the knowledge, experience, and capability to do a better job than the administration that I was … Continue reading Political Statement from Mary Ellen Rose 2023
Attention fellow citizens: As a lifelong resident and business owner, I have been blessed to live in this beautiful community. A community that is not only physically beautiful but one that is extremely generous and kind. As the holiday season approaches, it’s once again time for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive. As coordinator for … Continue reading It’s once again time for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Drive.
COMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH ANTHONY SCIARAPPA OF CAROLINA WINES Anthony Sciarappa, from Carolina wines, has been in the industry for several years, coming to Carolina wines from years as a restaurant chef. He therefore is well-versed in food and wine pairing, so feel free to ask his opinion on whatever you are preparing for … Continue reading THIS SATURDAY, March 30, 2 – 4 pm
Leading into the holiday weekend, a sellout gathering of 80 attended a Sawyer Library Foundation Women’s Luncheon at Oak to Ember restaurant to benefit the Sawyer Free 2025 capital campaign to renovate and expand Cape Ann’s oldest public library. The fully philanthropic sawyerfree2025.org campaign further elevated the daytime fundraiser’s profile by formally announcing the latest … Continue reading Sawyer Free 2025 releases new naming opportunities as benefit luncheon kicks off summer season
Bill Wrinn submits: Less than three weeks until the historic production of “Gloucester Story,” a musical based on the Russel Crouse Award-winning play by Clayton B. Stockbridge, will be performed alongside the schooners on the docks of Maritime Gloucester Aug. 10-13. Now is the time to get your tickets! Part of the greater Gloucester 400+ birthday … Continue reading Free “Gloucester Story” tickets now available. Get ‘em while you can!
**August 26 is International Dog Day** Illustrations: The short story, Lassie Come-Home by Edward Knight with illustrations by Arthur D. Fuller*, was an instant must-read-and-share when it was first published in the popular magazine, The Saturday Evening Post on December 17, 1938. Edward Hopper painted Cape Cod, Evening in 1939. *The illustrator’s signature is tough … Continue reading Was Lassie on Edward Hopper’s mind in 1939?
Illustrations: The short story, Lassie Come-Home by Edward Knight with illustrations by Arthur D. Fuller*, was an instant must-read-and-share when it was first published in the popular magazine, The Saturday Evening Post on December 17, 1938. Edward Hopper painted Cape Cod, Evening in 1939. *The illustrator’s signature is tough to read without the credit beneath … Continue reading Was Lassie on Edward Hopper’s mind in 1939, too?
The third annual Cape Ann Plein Air Arts Festival and Competition is nearly here! Please click on the link below and find the Gala Night ticket links. There are 2: the Premiere Party is $150 per ticket and those tickets are extremely limited, so if you’d like to get up close and personal with the … Continue reading Cape Ann Plein Air
It was a 2 raptor day recently. which is a huge bonus for me. First, we got close up and personal with a hawk near Salisbury State Reservation. Then we went to Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, hiked for about a mile into the blowing sand and wind (uphill both ways of course) to capture … Continue reading Wintering Raptors
Bearskin Neck up close and personal. It pays to look closely.
Joey did a post yesterday about the fact that the third annual Cape Ann Plein Air Arts Festival and Competition is nearly here! This year’s competition and festival will take place between October 7th and 15th. Please click on the link below and find the Gala Night ticket links. Cape Ann Plein Air – Awards Gala … Continue reading Cape Ann Plein Air
Wander into Arts Abound on Lexington Street in Magnolia, and you’ll find a quiet world of local art. Fine art photography, watercolors and paintings, hand painted silk clothing, gifts, jewelry, and even home accessories. There are two common threads running through the shop—local creative talent and Susan Wheeler. First, Susan Wheeler. An artist herself and a former … Continue reading Article in the Manchester Cricket about Arts Abound
Up close and personal with our waves. I cannot stop watching them.
Significant updates are being put into place by Governor Baker effective November 6. I recommend you review these changes carefully. November 6 is Friday! From the City of Gloucester: City of Gloucester COVID-19 Update – November 2, 2020 The City of Gloucester continues to advance measures to limit person to person contact to help slow … Continue reading COVID Updates from City of Gloucester
A GMG reader describes area residents as “those on Cape Ann”*, compliments Joey and Good Morning Gloucester, and asks about outhouses: “Hello Joe, nice to meet ya. I have a Cape Ann question that is a bit strange. When I was younger I used to go on digs to find old bottles on Cape Ann. … Continue reading Privy to privy history: Digging outhouses! GMG reader asks what did people on Cape Ann do back in the day? p.s. Art was flush with it #GloucesterMA
I like to write. I find it therapeutic. I have no answers. I tell no-one how they should feel. This is just me…today…putting “pen to paper” about how I feel. Maybe I’ll feel differently tomorrow. Today, this sucks. Some days suck less. Some days I’m terrified. Some days I’m just inconvenienced…..and then I feel incredibly … Continue reading I Have No Answers. This is Just How I Feel. Covid Stinks. Be well.
TONIGHT ANNOUNCES “QUARRY DANCE VllI” 2019 At HALIBUT POINT STATE PARK around Babson Farm Quarry Performances are: Friday, July 26th at 5:30pm Saturday, July 27th at 11:00am and 4:30pm new time! Sunday, July 28th at 1:00pm. Windhover Performing Arts Center has presented dynamic and exciting Quarry Dances at various quarries located throughout the Cape Ann … Continue reading This Weekend in the Arts 07/26-29/19
Good Morning Gloucester 