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Dory story: Heart o' Gloucester being prepped for 700-mile journey

3 days ago | eagletribune.com | Gail McCarthy

GLOUCESTER — Jim Tarantino of Gloucester is always in search of adventure and new ways to celebrate the nation’s oldest fishing port. In his next endeavor, the retired U.S. fish inspector and former TV reality show “Survivor” competitor and Sarah Lewine, also of Gloucester, plan to row a dory on a nearly 700-mile journey from Maritime Gloucester to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. kAm%96 vC2?5 q2?<D 5@CJ :D F?56C 4@?DECF4E:@? :? }@G2 $4@E:2[ 2?5 =:<6=J H:== 2CC:G6 :? v=@F46DE6C D@>6 E:>6 :?
T.G.I.F.: What to do this weekend

5 days ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

About turtlesCape Ann’s public libraries present bestselling author Sy Montgomery and wildlife illustrator Matt Patterson to explore the wonders of turtles and the natural world from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main St., Rockport. The program features a one-hour presentation, “Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell,” followed by a 30-minute question-and-answer session.
The Heart o' Gloucester dory in final stages as dorymates prepare for a 700-mile summer journey

6 days ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

Gloucester’s Jim Tarantino is always up to something in search of adventure and celebrating the nation’s oldest fishing port. In his next endeavor, the retired U.S. fish inspector and former TV reality show “Survivor” competitor, Tarantino and Sarah Lewine, also of Gloucester, plan to row a dory on a nearly 700-mile journey from Maritime Gloucester to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. kAm%96 vC2?5 q2?<D 5@CJ :D F?56C 4@?DECF4E:@? :? }@G2 $4@E:2[ 2?5 =:<6=J H:== 2CC:G6 :? v=@F46DE6C D@>6 E:>6 :?
Around Cape Ann: Ancient echoes, uncharted waters set stage for spring

1 week ago | gloucestertimes.com | Around Cape Ann |Gail McCarthy

Lanesville’s Scott Moore and Erica Pisaturo, the husband-and-wife violinists behind Folk Electric, describe their new work as “a genre-bending, multi-sensory adventure: a kaleidoscopic journey through time, sound, and imagination.” When not busy performing with symphony orchestras, they’ve been creating Folk Electric’s first episode: an album and live concert experience titled “Wayfaring Stranger,” where echoes of traditional folk, vintage rock, and classical music intertwine within an...
T.G.I.F.: What to do this weekend

1 week ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

Jazz pianistJazz pianist Joey Alexander returns to Rockport with his trio performing at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main St. The three-time Grammy Award nominee, who is in his early 20s, shares his inventive compositions. Details, visit hammondcastle.org. kAm$:DE6CD :? D@?8k^Am kAm$@C6==2?K2[ 2 H@>6?’D G@42= 6?D6>3=6[ 92D :ED 7:?2= DAC:?8 4@?46CE[ “#6D:=:6?46[ 2 4@==64E:@? @7 D@?8D 23@FE 9@A6[ C6D@=FE:@?
Around Cape Ann: Celebrating Gloucester on many fronts

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Around Cape Ann |Gail McCarthy

Gloucester is home to many iconic inventions — among them schooners and a home-grown world-class pipe organ company, which two events this week will celebrate. Up first is a Gloucester Schooner Festival party and fundraiser this Friday, April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gloucester House Restaurant, 63 Rogers St., with proceeds going to support the 41st Gloucester Schooner Festival this September. A $40 suggested donation can be pre-purchased or paid at the door.
Woodpecker shattering car mirrors this mating season

2 weeks ago | meadvilletribune.com | Gail McCarthy

ROCKPORT, Mass. — The usually quiet Squam Hill Road neighborhood has been beset with personal property violations by a culprit dressed in feathers. “We have a vandal in the neighborhood. He was described as 18- to 24-inches tall, wearing black and white with a red hat,” resident Janelle Favaloro said. kAm$96 :D 2>@?8 E96 D6G6C2= G:4E:>D @7 E96 52AA6C A:=62E65 H@@5A64<6C E92E 92D 366? 3C62<:?8 D:56G:6H >:CC@CD @? 42CD[ ECF4<D 2?5 G2?D :?
Local foundation continues a legacy of supporting nonprofits

2 weeks ago | gloucestertimes.com | Gail McCarthy

The Cape Ann Community Foundation wants to alert local nonprofits that its grant application process is open through the end of April. The grant money comes from the sale of Cape Ann license plates as well as direct donations to the foundation. kAm$:?46 :ED :?46AE:@? :? a_`d[ E96 7@F?52E:@? 92D 2H2C565 ?62C=J d_ 8C2?ED E@E2=:?8 >@C6 E92? S`__[___ E@ r2A6 p?? ?@?\AC@7:E @C82?:K2E:@?D] %96 8C2?ED C2?86 7C@> S`[___ E@ Sd[___]k^Am kAm%96 7@F?52E:@?
Woodpecker shattering car mirrors this mating season

2 weeks ago | salemnews.com | Gail McCarthy

ROCKPORT - The usually quiet Squam Hill Road neighborhood has been beset with personal property violations by a culprit dressed in feathers. "We have a vandal in the neighborhood. He was described as 18 to 24 inches tall, wearing black and white with a red hat," resident Janelle Favaloro said. Gail McCarthy may be contacted at 978-675-2706, or [email protected].
Woodpecker shattering car mirrors this mating season

2 weeks ago | eagletribune.com | Gail McCarthy

ROCKPORT — The usually quiet Squam Hill Road neighborhood has been beset with personal property violations by a culprit dressed in feathers. “We have a vandal in the neighborhood. He was described as 18 to 24 inches tall, wearing black and white with a red hat,” resident Janelle Favaloro said. kAm$96 :D 2>@?8 E96 D6G6C2= G:4E:>D @7 E96 52AA6C A:=62E65 H@@5A64<6C E92E 92D 366? 3C62<:?8 D:56G:6H >:CC@CD @? 42CD[ ECF4<D 2?5 G2?D :?