CROP Walk for hunger a success in Danvers Oct 24, 2008
They include the Danvers' People to People food pantry, a food pantry in Cape Ann and one in Amesbury, Duffill said. Duffill grew up in Danvers and is a congregant of the First Church Maple Street Church, United Church of Christ (UCC), which hosted the event. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Indians on Fire Oct 17, 2008
They travel to 3-0 Georgetown Saturday (1 p.m.) for a Cape Ann League Small showdown. Connors said he isn t hiding the importance of the league game from his Indians. (Amesbury News, MA)
Indians ambushed by green Royals Oct 17, 2008
The Cape Ann League Small football season will probably come down to one game ... The Indians lost a 14-point lead and watched the new Cape Ann League football member take the lead for good with 5:09 left, when quarterback Joe Esposito rushed a two-point conversion. (Amesbury News, MA)
Sports Roundup Oct 17, 2008
The Indians finished in a 0-0 deadlock with Ipswich, which came into the match as one of the top teams in the Cape Ann Small ... Dodier credited the team s effort in a 181-116 loss to the Cape Ann League powerhouse, where Kezer and Cashman led the Indians. (Amesbury News, MA)
Royals football team stands tall with 4-0 record to start season Oct 16, 2008
The Georgetown football team headed into the 2008 Cape Ann League season looking for something to prove, and the Royals are accomplishing that every game. The Royals are newcomers to the CAL this year after leaving the Commonwealth Small Conference, and are currently the toast of the league. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Local dive team reaches historic wreck Oct 16, 2008
It sits about 460 feet below the surface in the Stellwagon Bank National Marine Sanctuary off Cape Ann. We went to a place where your equipment is rated, Faye said. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Blue whale makes rare appearance off Cape Ann Oct 10, 2008
While five blue whale sightings were recorded in New England in 2002, very few have ever been recorded close to the Cape Ann shoreline. The first New England blue whale sighting occurred in 1981 and they were sporadically seen in these waters in the two following decades. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Divers shed light on wreck of Portland Oct 8, 2008
Clad head-to-toe in insulated dry suits, five Massachusetts men recently became the first divers to reach the Portland, a luxury passenger ship that was thrashed by hurricane-force winds and sank off the coast of Cape Ann in one of the 19th century's deadliest storms ... The Portland lies within the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, about 15 miles east of Cape Ann. (Boston Globe)
Divers reach 'Titanic of New England' Oct 8, 2008
It wasn't until 2002 that the ship's location in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, an area about the size of Rhode Island between Cape Ann and Cape Cod, was firmly established by a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration team using sonar equipment and remotely operated submersibles. Because the location is kept secret, the divers had to independently verify the location. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Getting comfortable in their winning ways Oct 4, 2008
However, three straight wins gave them the Cape Ann League Small title. You can t have a conversation these days about Division 3A and Cape Ann League Small football without mentioning Amesbury. (Amesbury News, MA)
Generation gap, not here: McCarthys girls soccer team enjoys longstanding success Oct 4, 2008
Since his arrival on the main stage, McCarthy has led the Knights to 10 Cape Ann League titles, including the 1989 17-0-1 and 1990 18-0 squads. While success can be bittersweet, that is not the sole reason why he returns to the sidelines every fall. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Royals football improves to 2-0 with first Cape Ann League win Sep 25, 2008
Juan Llanos makes a move on the defense during the Royals 14-0 victory over Lynnfield, putting them at 1-0 in Cape Ann League Small Division play ... The Royals win over Lynnfield (1-2) was their first against a member of the Cape Ann League since they joined the division, which Royals head coach Matt Bouchard said will benefit the team in the long run. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Boys cross country team takes win over Wilmington Sep 25, 2008
The boys (1-3) defeated Wilmington for their first win of the 2008 Cape Ann League season, thanks to the stellar performance by newcomer Zach Hamilton. Georgetown and Wilmington concluded the meet with a tied score of 29-29, but Hamilton s ninth place put the locals over the top for their first win of the season. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Bug-borne diseases still worrisome Sep 18, 2008
"If we go back 15 years ago, the risk of Lyme disease was clearly highest in the Cape and Islands, parts of Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Ann - particularly in the Ipswich area - and the Connecticut River Valley," Matyas said. The deer population has increased, and with more development there's less habitat, moving the deer to forage for food in communities such as Peabody, Danvers, and Salem. (Boston Globe)
Field hockey squad faces questions after tough start Sep 18, 2008
The Georgetown High School field hockey team has meandered out of the beginning of the 2008 Cape Ann League season, compiling a 1-3 record. Last season was a trying year for the Royals, who missed the state tournament for the first time this decade due to crippling injuries to several of their players, resulting in an 8-10-1 record. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Blessing of the Animals Sep 16, 2008
Among them, Cape Ann Animal Aid, Northeast Animal Shelter, and American Lab Rescue. The dog fostering network, Almost Home, will also be represented. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Back to life Sep 12, 2008
Cadogan is back to run the ball roughshod over the Cape Ann League ... The 2007 Cape Ann League season was challenging and difficult for the Tigers, who fell to 0-11 after winning the Division 4A Super Bowl the season prior. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Optician Dana Cohen recognized by national publication Sep 12, 2008
Cohen, who lived in Medford for a number of years, now resides in Gloucester, where he serves on the board of directors for the Cape Ann Symphony Orchestra and sometimes fills in on trombone. We love kids, is his shop s motto and he does seem to have a passion for customer service. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Georgetown football hopes to make noise in new home league Sep 11, 2008
The Georgetown football team is back in action, and the Royals are determined to show the Cape Ann League Small Division that they mean business. The Royals concluded the 2007 season with an overall record of 8-2 record, making the team co-champs of the Commonwealth Small Conference. (Georgetown Record, MA)
A traveling golfer at home at UMass Sep 7, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Winds of change: Field hockey team learns to adapt without key personnel and longtime veteran coach Sep 7, 2008
The North Andover field hockey team is getting ready for the 2008 Cape Ann League season, eager to defend their CAL title once again. The 2007 CAL season was incredibly historic for the Knights, winning 22 consecutive games before succumbing to Acton-Boxborough in the Division I North finals. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Royals girls soccer takes to the pitch with mix of young, old Sep 5, 2008
The Georgetown girls soccer team is getting ready to kick off the 2008 Cape Ann League season, and are hopeful that the locals promising young talent will grant the team another state tournament bid. The 2007 season was a special year for the Royals, who compiled a solid record of 11-8-1. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Georgetown cross country ready to fight for respect Sep 5, 2008
The Georgetown Cross Country teams are getting ready to lace up their sneakers and hit the trail for the 2008 Cape Ann League season. The 2007 season was a challenging and incredibly difficult season for both the boys and girls, who finished the year with 1-11 and 0-12 records, respectively. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Postseason hunger: Boys soccer looking for more tournament action Sep 5, 2008
The Georgetown boys soccer team is gearing up for the 2008 Cape Ann League season, with its coach quietly confident the Royals are ready to take the next step ... The Royals main weapon last season was their defense, which was one of the most ridged in the Cape Ann League. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Lyme disease cases continue to rise on Nantucket Sep 4, 2008
While the risk of Lyme disease was once clustered on the Cape and Islands, Cape Ann, and the Connecticut River Valley, it spread across much of Massachusetts over the past 15 years, said Matyas. "The biologists believe the best explanation we can offer as to why we see an increase is the return of the deer to communities," said Matyas. (Boston Globe)
Scripted to win again: Girls soccer team begins season at Billerica Tuesday Aug 30, 2008
The North Andover girls soccer team is less than a week away before kicking off the 2008 Cape Ann League season, and the Knights should be once again contenders for the prestigious CAL title. The 2007 Cape Ann League season was very special for the Knights ... The Cape Ann League continues to get stronger every year, said coach McCarthy. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Optimism abounds on the pitch: Boys soccer team confident to reach lofty goals Aug 30, 2008
The North Andover boys soccer team is anxiously waiting to return to the field, eager to show the rest of the Cape Ann League the Knights are ready to take the next step. The 2007 Cape Ann League season was a solid year for them, as the young squad defied expectations and concluded the year with an impressive 12-7-1 record. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
No fish tale: Almeida Memorial tournament kicks off this weekend Aug 29, 2008
The tournament will benefit the People to People Food Pantry in Danvers, the Cape Ann Pantry in Gloucester and Our Neighbor s Table in Amesbury. I ve been checking the weather religiously all week and it looks like we re going to have great weather, said Amy Almeida, tournament chairwoman. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Dig the new digs: GAA helps polish off projects around town Aug 28, 2008
Hopefully, we will be able to host a Cape Ann League All-Star Game in the not-so-distant future, said GAA President Jon Pingree. The GAA also used its resources last year to improve the JV fields, which were in need of major renovation. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Are you ready for some Knights football?: North Andover begins practicing for the season this week Aug 22, 2008
The North Andover football team opened training camp this week to prepare for another Cape Ann League season. Preparing for a season is a monumental task for any athlete, and football is no exception. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
SeniorCare pinched by high fuel costs Aug 15, 2008
SeniorCare, based in Gloucester, serves some 400 meals each day within its network of communities on Cape Ann and the North Shore. The high gas prices are particularly tough on the mileage budget for the organization's 10 Ipswich drivers, who have widespread delivery routes. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Eclectic show spans coasts and styles Aug 13, 2008
This year's fresh, eclectic exhibit, "CA{-2}UK," spotlights artists from California and Cape Ann (hence the "2" after "CA") alongside a handful of British artists ... The works are as wide-ranging as Deering's travels, encompassing painting, photography, studio furniture, and styles as diverse as Cape Ann artist Erma Wheeler's watercolor "Quarried Waters," a shimmer of a rock-and-water landscape, and British artist Rana Begum's sharp, untitled screen prints sporting bold bands of color buzzing... (Boston Globe)
Crash claims promising student athlete Aug 13, 2008
Pacione was a Cape Ann League and Boston Globe runner of the year, and he planned to run both cross country and track at Dartmouth. During cross country practice, he was always the one that led the pack and got them going if they wanted to stop, said fellow HWRHS 2008 graduate Courtney Perkins, who helped out with the cross country team. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Obituary: Kathryn M. Connolly Aug 12, 2008
She enjoyed travel, most often to Cape Ann, but also to several European cities and to New York. She is survived by four children, U.S. Commissioner Joseph E. Connolly of London, England, Judy Dinneen and her husband, Jim, of Duxbury, Kevin Connolly and his wife, Sharon, of Woburn, and Kathleen Ruane and her husband, Bill, of Belmont; and 10 grandchildren. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
For your information Aug 9, 2008
VNA Care Network & Hospice, a nonprofit visiting nurse association, needs volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families in the North Shore, Cape Ann, Merrimack Valley and other areas in eastern and central Massachusetts. Volunteers receive training and ongoing supervision and support. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Things You Want to Know - Tri-Town Edition Aug 8, 2008
Cape Ann Babe Ruth Association (CABRA) ... Cape Ann Youth Football. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Resident starts running club for local teenagers Aug 7, 2008
It could even make a difference on the team s final standings in the Cape Ann League. An opportunity to recruit. (Georgetown Record, MA)
pretty darn scary Jul 30, 2008
Former Cape Ann resident reports on California earthquake - Gloucester, MA - Wicked Local Gloucester ... Former Cape Ann resident reports on California earthquake ... Thousands of miles from Cape Ann, a former Gloucester resident held onto her desk in her office on the 33th floor of the MGM Tower in Los Angeles. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
A fair Wynd blows at new Marriott hotel Jul 25, 2008
From now until October, when guests reserve a room, they get two tickets to the Cape Ann Whale Watch. Looking forward, there will be a Valentine's romance package, holiday packages, as well as Mother's Day and Easter brunches. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
In Gloucester, opportunities for youth are few Jul 20, 2008
Instead, the city has asked the Cape Ann YMCA to take over the summer recreation programs, including a popular youth sailing course ... Several years ago Gloucester pulled city funding for a downtown teen center run with the Cape Ann YMCA.. (Boston Globe)
CMI old and young take on the Blackburn Challenge last weekend Jul 18, 2008
The 20-plus mile course tests the physical strength and mental fortitude of hundreds of rowers make their way around Cape Ann beginning and ending in Gloucester ... The 20-plus mile circumnavigation of Cape Ann allows a wide variety of water conditions, testing not only each rower s physical fitness, but also their knowledge of weather conditions and its affects on a boat. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Audubon programs in July and August Jul 18, 2008
Cape Ann capers, Wednesday, July 23 and Aug. 6 ... Explore coastal habitats of Cape Ann and the critters that live in them with your child. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
What's in a name? Jul 17, 2008
Seems the British edition of Glamour magazine was looking for a suitable seaside location to shoot the redheaded waif, and the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce suggested the lobster wholesaler in Gloucester. That was just fine with Captain Joe's co-owner Joe Ciaramitaro, who chronicled the photo shoot on his blog: goodmorningglouc. (Boston Globe)
Sip or swill: Brewfest sets out to dazzle beer lovers Jul 13, 2008
By David Sokol, staff photo. Newburyport's John Dow of Seaboard Products of Danvers says beers theyll be bringing to the Brewfest have a cult following. (Amesbury News, MA)
issued an apology Jul 8, 2008
Three out of about a half dozen floats in the annual parade played on the controversy in the neighboring Cape Ann city. The floats were part of the parade which has been in existence for over 100 years and a portion of the parade is designed to poke fun at local and national events, the committee said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
plenty steamed Jul 8, 2008
The Beverly Citizen is a sister paper of the Cape Ann Beacon. In a statement, Mayor Carolyn Kirk said, The city of Gloucester is deeply offended by certain individuals trivializing and making a mockery of teenage pregnancy, which unfortunately is a national problem that we as a society must confront. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Guide to summer camps Jul 1, 2008
Transportation from Cape Ann is offered for several sessions ... Sign up for camp in person at any of the local YMCAs (Marblehead/Swampscott, Salem, Greater Beverly, Ipswich, Cape Ann or Haverhill) or on the Web site. (Malden Observer, MA)
Microsoft seeks next big idea in Cambridge Jun 30, 2008
If the Boston Concept Development Center can become a wellspring of innovation - in fields ranging from social networking to Internet search - it will spin out new businesses that can grow in the Boston area, where Ozzie, who developed Lotus Notes and still has a home in Cape Ann, spent most of his technology career. Microsoft already has more than 800 employees in Massachusetts. (Boston Globe)
Quick Shots Local Edition Jun 27, 2008
Gloucester Fleet seeks players The Gloucester Fleet, Cape Ann s new semi-pro football team, is looking for players, coaches and volunteers for the 2008 season. The league is full-contact tackle for players, ages 18 and older. (Georgetown Record, MA)
All you need is Love: General tennis star Mckenzie plays with a lot of heart Jun 26, 2008
She was unbeaten this year and named the Cape Ann League Small Player of the Year ... She was unbeaten this year and named the Cape Ann League Small Player of the Year ... She beat the Cape Ann League Large Player of the Year, Sasha Radulski. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
A master of oddball characters Jun 21, 2008
After his parents' divorce he followed a friend on a fishing trip to Cape Ann, instantly deciding he'd spend the rest of his life here. Following a stint in the Navy, he met his wife and began peddling rare books. (Boston Globe)
Former Tigers football star preparing for pro game in Europe Jun 20, 2008
Abele, who was also proficient in baseball as an adolescent (he was a member of Ipswich s Little League and Babe Ruth All-Star teams), moved on to a stellar I.H.S. football career, earning Cape Ann League All-League honors as a senior in 2002. Twice, he was named Defensive Player of the Year. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Mortgage relief initiative expands and evolves Jun 20, 2008
Community Bank Initiative Participating Lenders Cape Ann Savings Bank 109 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930 www. capeannsavingsbank. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Middlesex League looks to expand but not with GBL Jun 20, 2008
The search has included Cape Ann League counterparts Wilmington and even Merrimack Valley veterans such as Tewksbury. Although no imminent moves appear in the cards for schools like Medford or Malden, the idea of branching out remains appealing. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Pregnancy Boom at Gloucester High Jun 19, 2008
In Gloucester, perched on scenic Cape Ann, the economy has always depended on a strong fishing industry. But in recent years, such jobs have all but disappeared overseas, and with them much of the community's wherewithal. (Time.com)
Endgame for high school athletes is bittersweet Jun 15, 2008
"Hogan played her final game when the Rams lost to Austin Prep, 6-3, in the Division 3 North softball semifinals. A four-year varsity first baseman, Hogan ended her final season with a .369 batting average, a .593 on-base percentage, and 17 RBIs.Rams head coach Maureen Buckley called Hogan, "my most clutch player the last four years," referring to the many times Hogan would come up with a game-winning hit or game-tying RBI.Hogan also played on the varsity basketball and volleyball teams the past... (Boston Globe)
Many graduating high school athletes have played their last game Jun 15, 2008
They were Cape Ann League all-stars ... The Royals had won two Cape Ann League titles and three state tournament berths. (Boston Globe)
Lions Soccer offer whale watch tickets Jun 14, 2008
Norfolk Lions Youth Soccer will be offering Cape Ann Whale Watch tickets at a very discounted price again this year ... Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester, has been voted "Best Bet for Whale Watching" by Boston Magazine's Travel Guide. (Medfield Press, MA)
Remembering Alex: Boys, girls spring track teams reflect on a season filled with emotion Jun 14, 2008
Some of the Cape Ann League teams participated in memorial walks for Alex. They attended the wake and funeral, and contributed $1,000 to a scholarship fund set up in his memory. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Are Wii fit yet? Jun 12, 2008
Jason Brisbois is sports editor of the Cape Ann Beacon a sister publication of the Beverly Citizen. E-mail him at jbrisboi@cnc. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
From Hopkinton to the Home Run Jun 8, 2008
By the time he was a senior at Wilmington HS, he won the Cape Ann League indoor two-mile and the outdoor mile. At Colby College, he won the Maine State Meet twice in the 5,000 meter and once in the 10,000 meter. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Its overthanks to Masco: CAL rival beats baseball Knights in quarterfinals Jun 8, 2008
It was too soon for the North Andover baseball team, but their chief rivals in the Cape Ann League, Masco, didn t think so when they knocked them out of the Division 2 North state tournament in the quarterfinals, 9-6 June 2. The Knights led most of the game, but the Chieftains scored six runs in the sixth to take the lead for good, 9-4. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Bringing hope to the projects Jun 8, 2008
They also play on the North Andover Middle School football team, which won the Cape Ann League Middle School Super Bowl last fall in the first year that eighth-graders were allowed to have their own Super Bowl game. These three boys live in beautiful neighborhoods in North Andover and chose to reach out to the less fortunate children from the projects. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
ILCNSCA seeks volunteers for accessibility project Jun 7, 2008
The Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann is seeking volunteers for its All People Accessible Business project, or APAB, and invites those interested to an initial volunteer training, Thursday, June 26, 2 4 p.m., at the ILCNSCA main office, 27 Congress St., Suite 107, Salem. This training is intended for ILCNSCA-approved volunteers and for potential volunteers who wish to get involved in this community accessibility advocacy project. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Still positive net results: Girls tennis team falls to Lynnfield in quarterfinals Jun 6, 2008
With no rest for the weary, they had to go up against their Cape Ann League counterparts, losing 5-0. But Coach Tim Stonecipher offers no excuses. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
