North Andover girls soccer keeps postseason tradition alive Oct 24, 2009
The Knights are also currently battling Masco and Newburyport to secure the 2009 Cape Ann League title. All three teams have 12 points, even though we have played one more game than Masco and Newburyport, said McCarthy. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Topsfield native Ake uses borrowed putter to win ECAC golf title for Colgate Oct 24, 2009
As a senior in high school, Ake led Masconomet to the Cape Ann League team title, and finished second in the Division 2 North individual championships and 12th in the state. Campus corner University of Massachusetts at Lowell women s soccer goalkeeper Jamie Gillis of North Billerica has taken over the NCAA Division 2 record for consecutive shutout minutes, with the senior s 3-0 blanking of Southern Connecticut last weekend stretching her mark to 1,232. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Big test on tap for Amesbury Indians Oct 23, 2009
But it needs to execute better in order to have a shot against the Cape Ann League Small-leading Pioneers at their place Saturday (2 p.m.). We didn t play particularly well, said coach Connors, whose team fell to 1-4, but is 1-0 in the CAL Small. (Amesbury News, MA)
The Chalkboard Oct 23, 2009
Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team ... Cape Ann Museum offers educational program for home-schooled students ... The Cape Ann Museum invites home-schooled students ages 6-10 to the Meet Me at the Museum on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Cape Ann Restaurant Week is back Oct 21, 2009
We certainly want to encourage people to dine out at local spots and we ve got some great restaurants, said Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Program Manager Judy Caulkett ... To check out the Cape Ann Restaurant Week menus, see Pages 12-13 in today s Cape Ann Beacon, and visit www ... Restaurant Week is sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, with the support of Ryan & Wood Distilleries and media sponsors Cape Ann Beacon and North Shore 104. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Northeast Atllantic Conference rejects GBL merger proposal Oct 20, 2009
Masconomet currently plays in the Cape Ann League. The Greater Boston League; comprised of Cambridge, Everett, Malden, Medford and Somerville High Schools; presented a 28-page proposal in September to the principals of the NEC about the potential benefits of a merger. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Former AHS Super Bowl champ adjusts to college life at Merrimack Oct 17, 2009
Serwon, the three-sport Cape Ann League all-star who graduated from Amesbury High School last spring, is a freshman at Merrimack in North Andover ... He did have some time to catch his old team, which is 1-3 overall and 1-0 in the Cape Ann League Small. (Amesbury News, MA)
Amesbury football beats Georgetown in CAL Small opener Oct 17, 2009
Two weeks later, they are on top of the Cape Ann League Small Division after a victory over a rival that handed them their only loss in 2008 ... They will now host Cape Ann League Large team Pentucket Friday night at Landry Stadium (7 p.m.). (Amesbury News, MA)
Knights notebook Oct 10, 2009
I have been trying to get the Cape Ann League to switch to this format the past five years, and I think it would be great for all the teams to play in this format. The Knights then fell to Newburyport, 156-129 Oct. 1. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Northeastern No-No: Masconomet denied admission into NEC; GBL teams... Oct 9, 2009
Masconomet High School was denied entry to the Northeastern Conference after an Oct. 8 vote by the Principals of the NEC schools knocked down the school s application for entry into the conference that neighbors the Cape Ann League ... It s never been an issue of the Cape Ann League being a bad league ... So, Masconomet moves into a future of continuing to be the giant of the Cape Ann League. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Beverly to get largest fire boat in the area Oct 9, 2009
The boat, in general, would be available for Cape Ann communities to the north and to Nahant in the south. The boat would even be available to assist in Boston in a major terrorist event, Pierce said. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Hamilton company to build hangar at Beverly Airport Oct 9, 2009
The Airport Commission this week asked the City Council to approve a lease with Cape Ann Hangar Associates of Hamilton ... If Cape Ann Hangar Associates hangar is approved, there wouldn t be any more room in that corner of the airport for new hangars ... Cape Ann Hangar Associates planned hangar would be 60 feet by 60 feet, about half the size of the hangar now under construction, Vitale said. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
U.S. message in bottle turns up in France Oct 6, 2009
A bottle with a message written by a woman who tossed it into the sea in 2003 off Cape Ann in Massachusetts was found 3,000 miles across the Atlantic off the coast of France ... (AP) -- A bottle with a message written by a woman who tossed it into the sea in 2003 off Cape Ann in Massachusetts was found 3,000 miles across the Atlantic off the coast of France. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Catching up with Crochiere, Harding Oct 2, 2009
We know that we re underdogs in the Cape Ann League, which gives us a lot of momentum and determination to prove we can play with the best. We work well together and communicate great, which has definitely been a huge strength for us. (Amesbury News, MA)
Amesbury football gets time off to prepare for rest of CAL Small Oct 2, 2009
Starting with the Royals Friday night, Oct. 9 (7 p.m.), the Indians play all Cape Ann League Small teams outside of Pentucket (CAL Large). All CAL Small games count toward a playoff berth, and two-time defending CAL champion Amesbury probably can t afford one slip-up. (Amesbury News, MA)
What You Need to Know About Flu Oct. 6 at Community Center Sep 30, 2009
All ages, and particular parents whose young children may be particularly vulnerable to the H1N1 flu virus, are encouraged to attend a session on What You Need to Know About the Flu presented by program coordinator Margaret Whittaker, MPH, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5 p.m. in the Council on Aging dining room at the Marblehead Community Center, 10 Humphrey St. The program is being presented in partnership with the Marblehead Board of Health and the North Shore Cape Ann Medical Reserve Corps. Information... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Amesbury Indians Sports Notebook Sep 25, 2009
And the good news is that Amesbury has yet to play a Cape Ann League Small game ... Steve McDonald (27 points), Dylan Powers (22) and Troy Eaton (20) each played well in a 131-122 loss to North Andover in Cape Ann League action. (Amesbury News, MA)
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Sep 25, 2009
Participants include Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester, Harvard Museum of Natural History in Cambridge, Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester (below), Museum of Science, Museum of Fine Arts, and JFK Presidential Library and Museum. Sept. 26. (Boston Globe)
Q AND A WITH ALEXA SIKALIS Sep 25, 2009
A Along with playing at A-B I play for the Cape Ann Coalition club team and for U.S. Field Hockey. One memorable experience I have is winning a gold medal at the Junior Olympics in Tennessee two years ago. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Amesbury field hockey off to a good start Sep 25, 2009
Amesbury, in Kelleher s four decades, had 398 victories, three North sectional championships and about 15 Cape Ann League titles. This season, Bethany Noseworthy, Kelleher s assistant the last seven years, stepped in and hoped to carry on the winning legacy but also create her own mark. (Amesbury News, MA)
Amesbury girls soccer gets big win over Clippers Sep 25, 2009
It was coach Berry s second victory in eight seasons over Newburyport, a team that s won back-to-back state titles and a few Cape Ann League crowns, while Amesbury has remained below. 500. (Amesbury News, MA)
Police arrest man after multi-town chase that ends in Georgetown Sep 23, 2009
Berube was believed to be with Jennifer Marrama, 23, of 8-12 Heights At Cape Ann of Gloucester. Around 4:30 p.m. Groveland police reported the vehicle driven by Berube had been involved in a hit-and-run crash and left the scene. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Gloucester Crossing officially opens Thursday Sep 13, 2009
Sam Park wanted to change that, and over the past five years he has put up $35 million - and plans to spend another $25 million - on a 34-acre shopping complex that he hopes Cape Ann residents will use day and night ... And, he predicts, his $60 million bet to lure retailers and locals to Cape Ann will pay off ... While Park has built two new roads for consumers to access the property, created a walking trail connecting local neighborhoods to the complex, and worked with the Cape Ann... (Boston Globe)
Burgos leads football Falcons to opening night win in Danvers Sep 13, 2009
Meanwhile, the Danvers defense shut down one of the state s most prolific offenses the past two seasons, albeit in the state s smallest division, the Cape Ann League. Last year, Pat Orlando finished his career as Manchester-Essex s all-time leader in touchdown passes with 54, one ahead of older brother, Vinny. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Wilmington hospice volunteers needed Sep 13, 2009
VNA Care Network and Hospice, a nonprofit home health care, hospice and wellness agency that provides services in Tewksbury and Wilmington, needs volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families on the North Shore, Cape Ann and Merrimack Valley. Volunteers receive training, supervision and support. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Amesbury football takes on a different look with new personnel at many positions Sep 12, 2009
If Amesbury High School is to defend its Cape Ann League Small Division and Super Bowl EMass Division 3A Super Bowl titles, it will have to do so with a lot of new faces ... But the good news is that Triton is a Cape Ann League Large foe, and the outcome doesn t count toward Amesbury s quest for another CAL Small title. (Amesbury News, MA)
Are high school sports leagues getting a facelift? Sep 12, 2009
Which Cape Ann League school will be the next to go ... The Cape Ann League is a great bunch of men and women ... The big schools in the Cape Ann League have been shopping around, looking at the Merrimack Valley Conference, the Middlesex League, the Greater Boston League and the Northeastern Conference, which all [generally] have larger schools. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Marblehead High School football prepares to usher in new era Friday night at home Sep 11, 2009
It will be no easy task, as the Sachems are considered to be a definite threat to win the Cape Ann League Large title this year ... The majority of their starters on both sides of the ball from last year are back, and they have big expectations to win the Cape Ann League Large Division. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
North Andover Knights host rival Andover in opener Friday night Sep 11, 2009
The 2008 Cape Ann League season was a difficult campaign, as the rebuilding Knights struggled in the midst of a youth movement en route to a 4-7 record. But they are a year older and a year wiser, and hope to put last year s struggles behind them. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
YMCAs form partnership: 'My Y is Every Y' Sep 9, 2009
The program is in place for all of the YMCA of the North Shore locations, which includes the Greater Beverly YMCA downtown on Cabot Street and the Sterling Center on Essex Street, Cape Ann YMCA in Gloucester, Ipswich YMCA, Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA in Marblehead and the Salem YMCA.. The agreement gives the YMCA of the North Shore s 36,800 members access to the Ys in Boston, as well as the Danvers YMCA and the three locations of the Greater Lynn YMCA in Lynn, Peabody and Saugus. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
North Andover volleyball team is ready to take that next step to first Sep 5, 2009
The entire community eagerly awaits the return of high school sports to satisfy the curiosity to see which teams will emerge as potential Cape Ann League contenders. North Andover earned an impressive four CAL titles last fall, including girls cross-country, boys cross-country, field hockey and cheerleading. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Amesbury's Flannigan brothers remain close on, off the gridiron Sep 4, 2009
He played quarterback at Amesbury, leading the Indians to two Cape Ann League Small titles, two playoff appearances, victories over Newburyport on Thanksgiving each year and a Super Bowl crown. Jared was probably more highly touted than E.J., McIntyre said. (Amesbury News, MA)
Amesbury girls soccer seeks to turnaround last years close call Sep 4, 2009
The team s leading goal scorer and a Cape Ann League all-star, Crochiere returns this season as one of the team s main offensive weapons. Last year was a huge improvement, Crochiere said. (Amesbury News, MA)
Catching up with some past Amesbury field hockey stars Sep 4, 2009
A 2006 Amesbury High graduate, she was a three-time Cape Ann League all-star, two-time CAL All-Leaguer, netting 29 goals and 41 assists in her career. She was also All-League in softball three years. (Amesbury News, MA)
boil all water before drinking Sep 1, 2009
The city s Code Red call on Friday, Aug. 21 placed Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bob Hastings squarely in the eye of the storm as he sent an e-mail blast to 1,500 businesses warning them of the boil water order ... Just down the street, Cape Ann Brewing Company was fairing well through the water crisis ... Cape Ann Coffees and Fort Square Caf. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
sell bottled water Sep 1, 2009
The 37-year-old Gloucester native started his business a year and a half ago delivering bottled spring water to customers in and around Cape Ann. Guess who just got busy. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Inspired by America Aug 31, 2009
Man Sings of Man: Umberto Romano, 1906-1982 (2007 Exhibit Catalog, Cape Ann Historical Museum). The copyright of the article Inspired by America in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
North Andover Scarlet Knights prepare for the fall season ahead in all sports Aug 29, 2009
The Scarlet Knights won 14 Cape Ann League titles, and brought home three Division 2 North championships, not to mention the baseball Knights advanced to the EMass championship game against Plymouth. Their tremendous accomplishments were rewarded, when as a program they won the 2009 Joseph M. Hyland Award for the most successful athletic department in the Cape Ann League. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
In the Kitchen: We’re on our way home from Maine - Part I Aug 29, 2009
Gloucester, on Cape Ann, is the oldest seaport in our country. Because of its location near the Grand Banks, it was also one of the biggest fishing towns, attracting lots of immigrants, particularly Portuguese and Italians, who leant to the rich diversity there. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Amesbury sports: A look ahead at what might be this fall Aug 28, 2009
She had 398 victories, three North sectional championships and about 15 Cape Ann League titles ... Good news in girls soccer circles is the return of Rebecca Crochiere, who netted hat trick after hat trick last fall en route to a Cape Ann League all-star selection ... Lloyd, a striker, stopper, center midfielder and forward, made the Cape Ann League All-League squad. (Amesbury News, MA)
Volunteers pitch in to restore Thacher Island and its twin lighthouses Aug 27, 2009
In 2001, the lighthouses, officially known as Cape Ann Light Station, became a National Historic Landmark, placing them among 184 such sites in Massachusetts and about 2,300 nationwide. Once you ve become a landmark, you have a leg up on other sites, St. Germain said. (Boston Globe)
Bikers saddle up for Reid's Ride Aug 26, 2009
The cyclists, ages 8 to 80, pedaled 28 miles along the scenic Reid s Ride route through six towns on the North Shore and Cape Ann, finishing in historic Gloucester. The ride draws cyclists of all capabilities and ages. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Warning to boaters: engine kill cords save lives Aug 24, 2009
On Monday, Aug. 10, the station was alerted of a 13-foot Boston Whaler going in circles with no one on board near Davis Neck on Cape Ann. When the station boat crew got to the scene, the Boston Whaler was headed toward other vessels in the area, but after crossing its own wake, the outboard engine ripped off the boat s transom, causing the vessel to stop immediately. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Beverly Citizen Pet of the Week: Henry Aug 22, 2009
Tidbits: Henry was adopted Cape Ann Animal Aid, a Gloucester-based, no-kill shelter, when he was about 11 months old. Tina McManus says, I volunteer there and while cleaning would talk to Henry, who was isolated due to an eye infection. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Amesbury JV field hockey coach moves up to varsity Aug 21, 2009
She takes over a team that had a losing season last year, uncharacteristic for the Indians, who in Kelleher s four decades had 398 victories, three North sectional championships and about 15 Cape Ann League titles. It was an absolutely incredible experience to work with Gail, Noseworthy said. (Amesbury News, MA)
CMI nurtures young rowers Aug 16, 2009
The 20-plus mile circumnavigation of Cape Ann allows a wide variety of water conditions, testing the rower s physical fitness and knowledge of weather conditions and its affects on a boat. The youngest member of the crews was Tara Goodwin, who just finished her sophomore year at Cohasset High. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Things to Do in Gloucester, Massach... Aug 15, 2009
Making the Most of Your Time on Cape Ann ... If you re interested in the history of Gloucester, spend an afternoon at the Cape Ann Museum. (Suite101.com)
Local players earn berths on US team Aug 15, 2009
Fitzgerald played lacrosse, soccer, and basketball and ran track at North Andover High, and was the Cape Ann League s girls lacrosse MVP in 2007. Russell had a breakout junior season for the Tar Heels. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Beverly's Tim Johnson excited to lead the way at the Gran Prix of Beverly Aug 13, 2009
127 through Beverly and to Cape Ann. Related Stories Loading commenting interface. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Moms knit, kids play Aug 11, 2009
Bring the kids and join Summer Handwork Gatherings at the Cape Ann Waldorf School, 688 Hale St., Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., in August. You can knit, crochet, or work on other handwork projects while your children play in the school s kindergarten playground. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Concordians support Reid's Ride Aug 11, 2009
The cyclists, ages 8 to 80, pedaled 28 miles along the scenic Reid s Ride route through six towns on the North Shore and Cape Ann, finishing in Gloucester. More than 200 volunteers and supporters joined the riders at Gloucester s Stage Fort Park for a barbecue, refreshments, music, raffles and awards. (Concord Journal, MA)
Gloucester artist shows off giant food at Topsfield library Aug 11, 2009
Using tiny figurines designed for model train sets, the Cape Ann artist arranges scenes, many meant to imitate outdoor landscapes, that places the viewer in a world of giant vegetables ... Robinson-Cox is known in the Cape Ann region and her work can bee seen at the Square Circle Gallery in Rockport, the Rocky Neck Gallery in Gloucester, and Chameleon in Newburyport. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
History of the Schooner Aug 7, 2009
With the introduction of the schooner, Gloucester and neighboring Cape Ann became the shipbuilding capitals of New England ... The Cape Ann Historical Museum. (Suite101.com)
North Andover High School chosen Hyland Trophy winner for the 11th time Jul 31, 2009
Through their efforts, the Scarlet Knights were able to secure the annual Joseph M. Hyland Award, signifying the best overall athletic program in the Cape Ann League. A combination of Cape Ann League championships, state tournament runs, three Division 2 North titles and an EMass conquest helped keep North Andover in the headlines from September to June, and with it ultimately came the aforementioned Hyland prize ... It s a tremendous honor to be recognized as the best athletic program out of 14... (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Healthy water still takes effort Jul 30, 2009
It also entered into a social contract with shoreline residents from Cape Ann to Cape Cod concerned that the historic clean-up of Boston Harbor might come at their expense. Only by maintaining some level of ambient testing can this covenant remain in force. (Boston Globe)
Paving, drainage plans await stimulus money Jul 28, 2009
It s the major commercial route out to Cape Ann. We re emphasizing that. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Marblehead Rowing Club rocks the Blackburn Challenge Jul 24, 2009
The course of more than 20 miles around Cape Ann was named in honor of Howard Blackburn, a Gloucester fisherman who in 1883 became famous after an historic five-day survival row from the Grand banks to the shores of Newfoundland. More than 400 rowers participated in 29 different divisions. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Georgetown U18 softball team hangs in near top of MiddleEssex League Jul 17, 2009
Georgetown U18 currently has seven players from the high school softball team, including Cape Ann League Division 2 MVP Sarah Erlandson. Erlandson has not only been pitching for the locals, but is also playing first base. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Rockport takes stewardship of historic lighthouse Jul 17, 2009
For three decades, the association has worked to preserve Thatcher Island s Cape Ann Light Station, which has the pair of 160-foot-high lighthouses, erected in 1771 and now the only operating twin lighthouses in the country. While the south light is still operated by the Coast Guard for navigation, the north light is operated by Rockport and the association. (Boston Globe)
Danvers agency's program receives $15,000 grant Jul 16, 2009
The grant will support the continued expansion of At Your Side, a program being developed through the collaborative efforts of North Shore Elder Services, Inc., SeniorCare, Inc. and the Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann. At Your Side hopes to expand to 25 cities and towns on the greater North Shore and Cape Ann. (Danvers Herald, MA)
10 North Shore sights to target this summer Jul 12, 2009
Then, too, there is the history of seafarers rounding the rocky point of Cape Ann. All of it comes together to make a perfect spot on the rocks after a hike through Halibut Point State Park to the ocean s edge. (Boston Globe)
Youth Leagues Jul 11, 2009
The Georgetown Royals 13-year-old baseball team won the Cape Ann Babe Ruth Association (CABRA) championship. Mon Jul 06, 2009, 12:23 PM EDT. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Summer sports nuggets: News on the Powwow, Agganis games, legion baseball, River Rivals track Jul 10, 2009
The Amesbury High School soccer standout and Cape Ann League all-star was selected to play in the prestigious Agganis all-star classic next week ... For starters, Ben Lloyd, striker, stopper, center midfielder and forward and essentially Mr. Everything, made the Cape Ann League All-League squad. (Amesbury News, MA)
Beverly MBTA stations on chopping block Jul 10, 2009
Additionally, the T also says that without the fare increase the cuts would eliminate the annual subsidy to the city of Beverly to pay Cape Ann Transit Authority to run the Beverly Shopper Shuttle. This year, the subsidy is expected to total $60,500 for Beverly. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Hamilton-Wenham athletes prep for Bay States best Jul 9, 2009
Matt Cook, a Cape Ann League all-star this past spring in baseball, will compete in the Games. Cook teamed with Matt Greeke to form one of the CAL s best 1-2 pitching combinations this spring for the much-improved Generals. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
