Knights notebook Sep 30, 2009
The Knights took on Rockport Sept. 24 after press deadline, before hitting the road to take on Pentucket-Georgetown Wednesday at 3 p.m.. Cross-country. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Beverly-based Bass River Reds qualify for U.S. Tennis Association Nationals in Vegas Sep 25, 2009
Martha Petit (Salem), Maggie Murphy (Burlington), Donna Crocker (Rockport), Elizabeth Dick (Beverly), Cate Arkins (Melrose), Pamela Tratton (Methuen), Tracy Crane-Ackerman (Marblehead), Melissa Barrett (Marblehead) and Daniele Balboni (Beverly) are the doubles competitors, along with Marquardt. As a team, they compete in a team format of two singles and three doubles matches, and are now gearing up to finish this dream season with a strong showing in the national tournament. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Amesbury girls soccer gets big win over Clippers Sep 25, 2009
Amesbury went on an offensive explosion after that, netting eight goals in victories over Hamilton-Wenham (4-1) and Rockport (4-2) ... Crochiere (two), Cullen and Sypheres were the goal-scorers again in the victory at Rockport. (Amesbury News, MA)
Amesbury native sparks UMass/Lowell field hockey Sep 25, 2009
Rockport s Molly Clay set up her third strike, from a similar spot in the middle of the circle at 5:02 into the contest. Enaire s final goal came just more than two minutes later, when she grabbed her own rebound in the eighth minute, and found a hole on the right side of the cage, for her eighth goal of the year. (Amesbury News, MA)
Wilmington hospice volunteers needed Sep 13, 2009
Hospice volunteer opportunities are available in Amesbury, Andover, Annisquam, Beverly, Billerica, Boxford, Bradford, Byfield, Chelmsford, Danvers, Dracut, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Hathorne, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Magnolia, Manchester, Marblehead, Merrimac, Methuen, Middleton, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, North Reading, Peabody, Plum Island, Reading, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Tewksbury, Topsfield, Wakefield, Wenham,... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Let it glow, let it glow, let it glow Sep 13, 2009
You can see Rockland, Rockport, Camden, Isleboro, Vinalhaven, Isle au Haut, and, oh yeah, Cadillac Mountain -- which may be even more impressive from afar. Elizabeth Gehrman is a frequent contributor to the Globe Magazine. (Boston Globe)
Are high school sports leagues getting a facelift? Sep 12, 2009
Are high school sports leagues getting a facelift. - Danvers, MA - Danvers Herald. (Danvers Herald, MA)
North Andover Knights explore the future: Are high school sports leagues getting a facelift Sep 11, 2009
By Joshua Boyd/jboyd@cnc. Thu Sep 10, 2009, 05:46 PM EDT. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Sammy Macy returns to UMass-Lowell field hockey almost 100% Sep 6, 2009
The UMass-Lowell roster has many area athletes, including: senior Molly Clay of Rockport, junior Liz Day of North Andover, junior Katie Enaire and senior Kayla LeSage, both of Amesbury; sophomore Annie Hansbury of Plaistow, N.H., and freshman Chelsea Gillies and junior Jaime Hadley, both of Chelmsford. Around and about Junior captain Mark Colantonio of Londonderry sparkled on defense with an interception and a fumble recovery and freshman quarterback Michael Pierce of Andover threw two TD passes... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Email of the Week for September 2 (2) Sep 3, 2009
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Patton opens home to military families Sep 2, 2009
Alison and Ted Ratcliff, of Rockport, formerly of Wenham, attended the event; Ian Kent, Alison Ratcliff s son, is a 2002 graduate of Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, and is an Army first lieutenant, serving in Afghanistan. He and his best friend Nathan Ainsworth of Hamilton joined the Army after they graduated. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
boil all water before drinking Sep 1, 2009
Manchester, Rockport and Essex started feeding water to Gloucester that Saturday night. Officials also turned to the Klondike plant and pulled water from the Bond Hill storage facility to meet the city s needs. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Deep into night, memories carry throngs to wake Aug 28, 2009
Mary Ann Camp, 71, of Rockport had waited since 9:30 a.m. Inspired by John F. Kennedy, she had served in the Peace Corps in Africa. Her own brother died of a brain tumor after a yearlong battle, and she saw Ted Kennedy as an inspiration. (Boston Globe)
Volunteers pitch in to restore Thacher Island and its twin lighthouses Aug 27, 2009
Connie Rohrbough has been intrigued by Thacher Island s twin lighthouses since moving to Rockport 20 years ago ... Rohrbough s story is typical of many volunteers who, despite the sometimes dreary weather, spend one day a week on the 50-acre island three-quarters of a mile offshore and 3 miles from Rockport Harbor ... The association has relied on grants from the Massachusetts Historical Commission, the Rockport Community Preservation Committee, and the Essex National Heritage Commission, among... (Boston Globe)
MHS students mourn death of classmate in traffic accident Aug 26, 2009
Patrick Healey: her father, Christopher Hale Castner and his wife Pamela Castner, her sisters, Lia, Haley and Marley Castner, all of Marblehead; her maternal grandmother, Betti Babine of Marblehead and paternal grandparents Kenneth and Martha (Marshall) Castner of Rockport, Maine. In addition, Allie was blessed with an extended family including aunts, uncles and cousins who loved her dearly and whom she loved as much; The Babine/Burke family of Atlanta, Ga. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Tierney plans telephone town hall meetings on healthcare reform Aug 22, 2009
Towns participating in the same telephone town hall as Marblehead will include Amesbury, Bedford, Burlington, Hamilton, Lynn, Middleton, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Peabody, Rockport, Rowley, West Newbury, Wakefield and Wilmington. Other 6th District communities will be taking part in an Aug. 31 telephone event. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
UPDATE: Gloucester water safe despite Babson plant problems Aug 19, 2009
Some water is still being processed and stored in the Bond Hill water facility, and Rockport, Essex and Manchester have shared their limited water supplies with the city. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Bond Hill tank was down to one-quarter full; Hale said "Half full is where I might be able to sleep.". (Amesbury News, MA)
Obama Battles Health Care 'Chatter' | 13WMAZ.... Aug 13, 2009
"Pascal and Susan Fusco drove 80 minutes from Rockport, Mass., with signs protesting what they called a threatened government takeover of health care. Their son called them from Martha's Vineyard on Monday to tell them about the event. "This is about power, not health care," said Susan Fusco, 71.The bedlam was more than Tesa Aliouche, 10, and her 8-year-old brother Aiden could handle. "I wish it would be a little calmer," Tesa said of the demonstrators. "They don't need to yell. "'There is an... (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Gloucester artist shows off giant food at Topsfield library Aug 11, 2009
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. She is also an active member of the Newburyport Art Association. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Marblehead High interim principal plans on successful year, maybe more Aug 7, 2009
Gee explained that her family bought a house in Rockport during her tenure as principal of the O Maley Middle School in Gloucester in the mid-1990s, which has been her home base ever since. While she rented apartments in Barre and Turners Falls, she would steal away to Rockport every chance she got ... She said she was excited to discover the similarities between Rockport and Marblehead on the tour of the town Duff gave her. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Keeping score around New England Aug 6, 2009
Pros Seavey gets Ahead Jeff Seavey of Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine, tied the course record at Nashua CC Monday with a 6-under-par 65, good for a one-shot victory at the New England PGA Ahead stroke-play event. Jeffrey Martin of Point Judith finished second. (Boston Globe)
PMC Cyclist: Mark Munoz of Beverly Aug 4, 2009
My favorite ride is Beverly to Rockport and back. What kind of bike do you ride. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Photo Gallery: 2009 Marblehead Race Week: Another spectacle on the high seas Jul 31, 2009
Nick Cann, Rockport, Jouster: 3, 5, 3, 1, 7, 4, 7, (15) = 30. Town Class. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
The point is price: Even in slow market, properties sell fast when valued properly Jul 30, 2009
A captivating oceanfront property at Cape Hedge Beach in Rockport purchased as a vacation home went on the market one day for $749,000 and sold the next. The quickie sale occurred even though the interior, which is in good condition but a tad dated, will most likely get a facelift. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Bird sightings Jul 29, 2009
A seawatch from Andrew s Point in Rockport on July 21 yielded 5 Cory s shearwaters, 33 greater shearwaters, 11 sooty shearwaters, 1 Manx shearwater, 9 Wilson s storm-petrels, 5 laughing gulls, and 3 black terns, and another report from Andrew s Point on Friday included 18 Cory s shearwaters, 3 greater shearwaters, 2 sooty shearwaters, 10 Wilson s storm-petrels, 2 Leach s storm-petrels, 5 laughing gulls, 1 parasitic jaeger, and 6 unidentified jaegers. Species recorded in Ipswich as part of the... (Boston Globe)
Wellesley educator named Masco interim superintendent Jul 29, 2009
The other interim superintendent candidate was Rockport resident Joseph Lisi, a former interim superintendent of the Nahant School District. If Bent accepts the position, he will become the superintendent for Masconomet Schools for the 2009 to 2010 school year. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Scenic byway designated, launching regional planning effort Jul 29, 2009
The byway is anchored at each end by the gateway cities of Lynn and Newburyport, and passes through the Essex National Heritage Area communities of Swampscott, Marblehead, Salem, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly, Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Ipswich, Rowley and Newbury. On June 3, the Essex National Heritage Commission launched a byway planning initiative with a meeting at the Beverly Public Library hosted by state Rep. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Local man wins Marblehead NOOD Regatta Jul 27, 2009
Nick Cann, Rockport, Jouster: 3, 5, 3, 1, 7, 4, 7, (15) = 30 Town Class 1. Martha Martini, Beverly, Patience: (1), 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 = 6 2. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Lisa R. Rappoli Jul 23, 2009
Loving sister of Richard Rappoli and Peter Rappoli of Brokline, Andrew Rappoli of Rockport, Janice Rappoli Hurley of LosAngeles and Caroline Thenen of Lexington. Dear aunt of Madeline Fiumara of Cambridge, Reed Rappoli of Rockport and Nico and Olive Rappoli of Brookline. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Kids to enjoy some fresh air Jul 18, 2009
Malloy, who is hosting an 8-year-old girl from the Bronx, plans to go to Rockport during the visit but stressed that the focus of the program is not to always keep the children entertained but more on the experience itself. We do what we typically do as a family in the summer, he said. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Rockport takes stewardship of historic lighthouse Jul 17, 2009
In a decision fit for a community with lighthouses on its town seal, Rockport and the Thatcher Island Association will take over control of a historic lighthouse on Straitsmouth Island, adding to their collection of majestic beacons along the North Shore coast. The US Department of Interior announced yesterday that it will transfer the Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse to Rockport and the nonprofit preservation association as part of the 2000 National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act ... For... (Boston Globe)
Beverly's Howland makes waves at Bay State Games Jul 16, 2009
Hope Weaver, daughter of Sandy and John Weaver of Rockport and Erin Walker, daughter of Heather and Glenn Walker of Wenham, earned a silver medal in their duet routine of Mamma Mia ... Erin Walker of Wenham and Hope Weaver of Rockport scored Bay State silver swimming a duet in the 14-24 age group. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
10 North Shore sights to target this summer Jul 12, 2009
Gott Avenue, Rockport, 978-546-2997. Daily 8-8 Memorial Day to Labor Day. (Boston Globe)
Youth Leagues Jul 11, 2009
The Georgetown U14 Gunners were eliminated in the finals of the Essex County (Pingree) Tournament on June 20 by Rockport in penalty shootout. Wed Jul 01, 2009, 07:28 PM EDT. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Masco interim superintendent candidates announced Jul 9, 2009
From a pool of candidates for the one-year assignment, the School Committee chose Wellesley resident Anthony Bent, West Peabody resident Herbert Levine, and Rockport resident Joseph Lisi. Bent is the former superintendent of Shrewsbury Public Schools. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Summer Fun for Seniors Jul 7, 2009
Cape Ann is located in the northern part of Massachusetts Bay and includes Rockport, Gloucester, and Manchester-by-the-Sea ... Rockport, an artistic seacoast village, is filled with lush shoreline, quaint shops, marvelous dining, and dreamy cobblestone streets. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Column: Healing acts of kindness Jul 3, 2009
Jack Canniff can be reached at 107 Granite St., Rockport, MA, 01966. Loading commenting interface. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Fourth of July festivities around the area Jul 3, 2009
Rockport: The annual Firemen s Parade will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the Rockport Legion Band Concert at 8:30 p.m. and the bonfire at 9 p.m., both at Back Beach. Salem: The annual celebrations and fireworks at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site at Derby Wharf will be as follows: 4 p.m., Kids Space with arts and crafts, games and face painting, and Food Area open; 5 p.m., preconcert entertainment on the Main Stage; 7:15 p.m., Opening Ceremonies; 9:15 p.m., fireworks display over the... (Somerville Journal, MA)
Local officials press to open pension system Jul 2, 2009
Rockport Treasurer and board member Roberta Josephson said, Many other treasurers want more time and more information about the process and the timing of moving their funds before they make up their minds. They want to make a decision based on logic. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Glossy in search of new sheen Jul 2, 2009
So was Rockport resident and creative director Patrick Mitchell. And former publisher Dan Scully, a Boston native, retired last year after 24 years. (Boston Globe)
Clean Beach Council Releases Annual List of Clean and Healthy Beaches National Clean Beaches Week Promotes "Family Beach Safety" Jul 1, 2009
Texas Rockport Beach Malaquite Beach, Padre Island National Seashore Little Shell Beach, Padre Island National Seashore Big Shell Beach, Padre Island National Seashore. U.S. Virgin Islands Trunk Bay, Virgin Islands National Seashore Maho, Virgin Islands National Seashore Hawksnest, Virgin Islands National Seashore. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Danvers health agency awarded $10,000 grant for women with cancer Jul 1, 2009
The grant from North Shore Community Health Network will be used to assist women in Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester, Marblehead, Nahant, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield and Wenham. VNA Care Network & Hospice, originally the Danvers Visiting Nurse Association, has cared for local residents since 1908. (Danvers Herald, MA)
VNA Care Network awarded $10,000 breast-cancer grant Jun 30, 2009
The grant from North Shore Community Health Network will be used to assist women in Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester, Marblehead, Nahant, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield and Wenham. Demand for VNA Care Network s Breast Cancer Treatment Support Program has far exceeded our ability to enroll all women in need of services, said Joan Schaefer, RN, women s health manager. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Sitka moves to the East Coast in 'The Proposal' Jun 26, 2009
Motif #1, in Rockport, Mass. is shown with a "Welcome to Sitka" sign and lobster buoys during filming of "the Proposal.". (Juneau Empire)
Essex County communities plan scenic byway Jun 20, 2009
The state-designated 64-mile byway begins in Lynn and winds its way north along this region s historic coast through Swampscott, Marblehead, Salem, Beverly, and Manchester-by-the-Sea into Gloucester and Rockport. From that point the Byway continues northerly through Essex, Ipswich, Rowley, and Newbury into Newburyport. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Tierney hosts seminar on agriculture funding opportunities Jun 20, 2009
The North Shore is home to more than a dozen communities that may be eligible to take advantage of these programs, including: Amesbury, Boxford, Essex, Georgetown, Groveland, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynnfield, Manchester, Merrimac, Middleton, Nahant Newburyport, Newbury, Rockport, Rowley, Salisbury, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham and West Newbury. Presentations include information on: Business and Industry Loans; Renewable Energy Programs; Value-Added Grants; Community Facilities Funding; Water &... (Amesbury News, MA)
Team achievements, individual honors dot AHS sports landscape Jun 20, 2009
The winter season got off to a great start the boys hockey team won its first game in nearly two years 3-2 against Rockport. That was the relief the program needed, the stigma lifted. (Amesbury News, MA)
Front Street Art Gallery introduces new artists Jun 16, 2009
Starting in 1971, Copello was mentored by Richard Michael Gibney of Rockport, a former Marine Corps combat artist, until Gibney s death 25 years later. Copello s passions also include fine woodworking, woodcarving, stone carving, stained glass, poetry, music and gardening. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Letter: Letter Carrier Food Drive incredible success Jun 3, 2009
The members and officers of the National Association of Letter Carriers Massachusetts North Shore Merged Branch 33, representing city letter carriers in Hamilton, Wenham, Rockport, Gloucester, Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Ipswich and Topsfield, wish to express their deep gratitude for the enormous generosity of our postal patrons during our recent Letter Carrier Food Drive. Just in our area here on the North Shore, we collected 59 tons of food, which was immediately donated to area food pantries. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Tierney applauds winners, participants of 6th District Congressional Art Competition Jun 3, 2009
Shane Levi Silverstein, Newburyport High School, Vivid Fly Alyssa Kelley, Tulips Sarah O Neil, Reading Memorial High School, Captivity Akiyo Nishimiya, Rockport High School. I am incredibly impressed with all of the artwork submitted for this year s contest. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Red tide closes Ipswich, Essex clam flats May 30, 2009
Areas closed to the harvest of blue mussels, surf clams, carnivorous snails and whole sea scallops with the exception of sea scallop adductor muscle include the waters, flats and tributaries in shellfish growing areas in the towns of Salisbury, Newbury, Rowley, Ipswich, Essex, Rockport, Manchester, Danvers, Swampscott, Marblehead, Nahant, Saugus, Winthrop and Hull, the cities of Beverly, Lynn, Newburyport, Peabody, Revere, Salem and Boston. Areas closed to the taking of all bivalve shellfish,... (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Wenham resident Thomas Tanous voted SeniorCare president May 28, 2009
This year s recipient of the Myra L. Herrick Outstanding Older American Award is Neal Jacobs, of Rockport ... Jacobs was nominated for the award by the Rockport Board of Selectmen, who felt that, at age 92, this long time patron of the Rockport Art Association who has contributed many hours, over several decades, volunteering for various town committees, is still a wonderful example of an individual who takes the time to help others before himself, and is always working to improve life in... (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Health in brief May 25, 2009
The North Shore-Cape Ann Medical Reserve Corps is comprised of volunteers from the 15 communities of Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Lynn, Marblehead, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Nahant, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Saugus, Swampscott, and Wenham, who work to improve community-level preparedness. Participation in disaster response is voluntary. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Manchester-by-the-Sea, a movie star among towns May 24, 2009
Gloucester and Rockport provide the closest overnight alternatives. Manchester-by-the-Sea has earned a reputation for hosting celebrities, housing millionaires, and lighting up the silver screen. (Boston Globe)
State Police divers locate body May 21, 2009
The Rockport harbormaster also assisted, as well as divers from the Beverly Fire Department and the Massachusetts State Police. The Coast Guard suspended the search for Blanchette at 9:45 a.m., today but provided a safety zone for the Mass. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Money management help for seniors May 20, 2009
Clients live in Beverly, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Manchester, Rockport, Topsfield and Wenham. Oftentimes, these elders are homebound, disabled, visually impaired, potential victims of exploitation and/or without family nearby. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
Rockport Chamber Music Festival Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St., Rockport ... Rockport High School Auditorium 24 Jerden's Lane, Rockport ... July 1: Rockport Chamber Music Festival: Esperanza Spalding. (Boston Globe)
Lighting the Way Home: Hamilton resident Mary Zwiercan honored at Wellspring House luncheon May 8, 2009
At Wellspring Houses Women Honoring Women luncheon, honorees Susan Hershey, of Rockport, left, and Mary Zweircan, of Hamilton, chat with Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, the guest speaker at the luncheon. Lighting the Way Home: Hamilton resident Mary Zwiercan honored at Wellspring House luncheon. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Budget, MBTA service cuts might crimp tourism north of Boston May 3, 2009
Gloucester, Lowell, Newburyport, Rockport, and Salem rely heavily on day-trippers who use public transportation. The North Shore Alliance for Economic Development has sent a letter to MBTA officials urging them to rethink the cutbacks. (Boston Globe)
SeniorCare News: April 30-May 6 May 1, 2009
SeniorCare serves elders in Hamilton, Wenham, Beverly, Essex, Gloucester, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Rockport and Topsfield, and is a nonprofit corporation. SeniorCare can be reached at 978-281-1750, toll free 1-866-927-1050 or by visiting www. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Amesbury Sports Roundup May 1, 2009
Amesbury also beat Rockport, 12-3. James Parady went all seven for the victory and was 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and three runs scored. (Amesbury News, MA)
Melrose Business May 1, 2009
Melrose artist exhibits at Rockport gallery Artist Susan Dixie Clark of Melrose will be part of a three-person art exhibit at Wenniger Gallery, 19 Mount Pleasant St., Rockport, which runs through Saturday, May 9. The three-artist exhibit, called the Not Sure Art Association, features watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings, as well as monoprints, by Clark, Marny Williams and J. Lee Benson. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Attorney General to address Wellspring luncheon Apr 20, 2009
The honored guests are the first female Attorney General of Massachusetts, Martha Coakley; Jill DiLiberti, Gloucester resident, graduate of Wellspring House s Mediclerk program, and single mother; Susan Hershey, of Rockport, who worked at Wellspring House for nine years as a program coordinator for the Foundations Program; and Mary Zwiercan, of South Hamilton, a long-time supporter of Wellspring House s Mediclerk Program. Members of the public will have an opportunity to preview the lighthouse... (Danvers Herald, MA)
PHOTO GALLERY: Georgetown softball takes on Rockport Apr 15, 2009
Georgetown sophomore pitcher Sarah Erlandson takes to the mound against Rockport on Monday, April 13 ... Check out a gallery of images from the GMHS softball team taking on Rockport during their CAL matchup on Monday, April 13. (Georgetown Record, MA)
What is Biz Stone doing? Apr 6, 2009
Stone wrote a book on blogging, mulled a return to publishing and, instead, decided to move to Rockport, near Boston, working for Wellesley College's alumni association. In 2003, Google acquired a company called Blogger, an offshoot of Pyra Labs founded by Evan "Ev" Williams. (San Francisco Chronicle)
