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70 mph wind gust at Sandy Bay Yacht Club...

and the Gloucester Times is also reporting that an 87 mph wind gust was recorded at Gap Cove. Images of the damage on Thatcher Rd which caused the power outage can be found HERE. Continue

Added by Capehedge on February 27, 2010 at 9:06am — No Comments

Singer Paula Cole Booked for Rockport Music hall

Singer Paula Cole will be a featured performer in the inaugural season at the new Shalin Liu Performance Center at Rockport Music, according to today's Gloucester Times. In addition to the summer classical music series, Rockport Music will host several non-classical performances including… Continue

Added by Capehedge on January 30, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Bake Sale to Benefit Haiti Today

The Fettig family is hosting a Bake Sale for Haiti relief today, Thursday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their home at 11 Stockholm Ave. All the money will go to the mothers and children of Haiti. Continue

Added by JA on January 21, 2010 at 9:52am — No Comments

Christmas Tree Pick Up

If you have a tree that needs to be picked up, or know of anybody that wants to use our service either call 978-546-9501 or use the E-mail address treepickup@verizon.net. Please help support the Rockport Troop 20 Boy Scouts. Remember we need the following information: 1. Name 2. Address 3. Date of which Saturday we need to pick up the tree. 1/2, 1/9/ or 1/16 4. Any special instructions and where we can find the tree and/or donations Thank you Continue

Added by Katch on December 31, 2009 at 5:32pm — 2 Comments

Rockport New Years Eve Schedule

Happy New Year! Click HERE for tonight's calendar of events. We hope everyone has a safe and fun night. Continue

Added by Capehedge on December 31, 2009 at 10:31am — No Comments

National Geographic films episode about Motif No. 1

According to today's Gloucester Daily Times, National Geographic filmmakers recently visited Rockport to film segments for a new web-based video travel series. The filmmakers also shot segments on a lobster boat, at Halibut Point, and in town. Link to the story ->… Continue

Added by Capehedge on December 11, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Troop 20 Boy Scouts are selling Christmas Trees!

Beautiful trees for sale this year at Scout Hall for only $35! Tomorrow, Dec 6 FROM 12-5 and next weekend, Dec 11-13, Friday 4-7, Saturday 9-5 AND Sunday 12-5. Please support your local Boy Scouts! Mine is up and decorated already. Ho ho ho! Continue

Added by Katch on December 5, 2009 at 8:46pm — No Comments

Christmas in Rockport events this weekend

Saturday Dec 5
Santa's Arrival by Boat, 3:45 p.m.
Tree Lighting Ceremony, 4:00 p.m.

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Added by Capehedge on November 30, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Rockport PTO Holiday Fair - November 21

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Added by Capehedge on November 18, 2009 at 9:31pm — No Comments

Get a Gift, Give a Gift Day at Toad Hall Bookstore

Heads up on a very special day planned at Toad Hall Bookstore on Wednesday, December 9th, from 10 AM to 8 PM. Fifteen percent of everything you buy -- books, accessories, CDs, calendars, cards, etc -- is being donated to the Rockport PTO, in support of Rockport's public school students. Each year, the PTO provides enrichment to and improves the educational infrastructure for the town's youth and these funds will help to underwrite these efforts. So, if you are searching for that perfect gift fo… Continue

Added by Lana Razdan on November 14, 2009 at 7:42pm — No Comments

Cape Ann On Canvas

Join renowned Rockport artist Jean Byrd for the opening of her exhibit "Cape Ann on Canvas" at Bodin Historic Photo & Fine Art, 82 Main Street, Gloucester. Opening reception on November 14 is from 5 PM to 8 PM. Exhibit runs November 14 through 29. See JeanByrd.com for details. Continue

Added by Jim Barber on November 9, 2009 at 7:19pm — No Comments

What's CapeAnnPolitics.Org all about?

Eileen Ford interviewed me on her Cape Ann TV show, Cape Ann Conversations. Watch it on Channel 12, half-hour show, Sun Nov 8 7pm, Wed Nov 18 6:30pm, Fri Nov 20 4pm, Sun Nov 22 7pm, Wed Nov 25 6:30pm. Or check out the site Continue

Added by Josh Brackett on November 8, 2009 at 9:38am — No Comments

New Video of the Recent Storm Posted

I ventured out in last weekends storm to shoot some video. It was pretty wild out. Keeping the camera steady was a real challenge. Continue

Added by Kirk Williamson on October 23, 2009 at 3:05pm — 2 Comments

Cape Ann Restaurant Week - 2 Nights Left

Oct 18 - 23 Click here for details: Cape Ann Restaurant Week Lots of great restaurants including four in Rockport: 7th Wave, Bistro 127, My Place by the Sea, The Grand Cafe. Continue

Added by Capehedge on October 22, 2009 at 10:05am — 1 Comment

Cub Scout Pack 55 Haunted Hayride cancelled this year

Notice from Pack 55: Due to insurance issues beyond their control, Cub Scout Pack 55 has cancelled the Oct 25 Haunted Hayride on Summit Avenue. Continue

Added by Capehedge on October 21, 2009 at 11:21am — No Comments

Harvest Festival - Rain or Shine!

The Rockport Festivals Committee is excited to welcome Rockporters and visitors alike to town for the Rockport Harvest Festival! We have a full slate of music and activities planned - www.rockportartfestivals.com for a Schedule of Events. See you downtown... Continue

Added by Sarah Kelly on October 16, 2009 at 10:13pm — No Comments

Fun Events This Weekend - RocNavCom Sailors Visiting!!

News from the Rockport Navy Committee: The Rockport Navy Committee is holding a pancake breakfast at Bracketts on Sunday from 8-10 for the visiting Navy sailors. Tickets at the door $5.00. Please attend and show the sailors some local hospitality. The Rockport Navy Committee is making lemonade out of lemons. After receiving the disappointing news that Rockport would not be getting a Navy ship in conjunction with the Harvest Festival weekend, October 17th & 18th, the Rockport Navy Committee… Continue

Added by Capehedge on October 16, 2009 at 9:33pm — No Comments

Scout Hall Open House!

Finally! Scout Hall will be open to Rockport Scouting organizations this fall! Many Rockporters have followed the progress and supported the refurbishment of the Alvin S. Brown Scout Hall building on Mt. Pleasant Street in Rockport. We are pleased to announce that the building will be open for Rockport’s Scouting organizations this fall. The project has taken several years, untold hours of volunteer work and thousands of dollars in money raised through Community Preservation Act grants, fundra… Continue

Added by Katch on October 14, 2009 at 2:29pm — 1 Comment

Rockport Art Festivals

Check out the Rockport Art Fesivals blog and website for information about upcoming events, like the Harvest Festival on Oct 17, 18. Rockport Art Festivals

Saturday October 17th 11 am - 5 pm: Information Booth in Dock Squ… Continue

Added by Capehedge on October 3, 2009 at 6:49am — 1 Comment

Should the Town of Rockport buy the Granite Savings Bank building?

The motion failed at Town Meeting, probably because the funding plan was less than credible, but the "Buy the Bank" group hasn't given up. See CapeAnnPolitics.Org. Continue

Added by Josh Brackett on October 2, 2009 at 3:47pm — No Comments