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A collection of 30 issues

Cape Ann Museum receives donated Rothko painting from artist's son

Cape Ann Museum received a 1934 Mark Rothko painting of the Gloucester waterfront, donated by the artist's son. The Boston Globe broke the news in "A Rothko gives the Cape Ann Museum a Rothko," reporting the wharf scene dates to Rothko's early career, a gift that adds a significant name…

Gloucester unveils new trash, recycling program starting Oct. 1

Gloucester Town Hall announced a new trash and recycling program launching Oct. 1, reshaping collection for every household. The News Flash release gave few details beyond the start date, with more information promised as the change nears. The Gloucester Daily Times reports "Schooner Fe…

Bandstand concert to mark America's 250th Saturday

Gloucester will celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a concert at the town bandstand this Saturday, according to the Gloucester Daily Times. The Cape Ann Museum's exhibition pairing painters Milton Avery, Adolph Gottlieb and Mark Rothko continues to draw notice from Boston Art Rev…

Gloucester Deed Activity Steady in August, but Pricing Mostly Undisclosed

Gloucester recorded 15 property deeds between July 17 and Aug. 15, but only one disclosed a sale price: $1,500,000 for 28 Eastern Point Rd Lot 4B, sold by Thomas P. Schmidt, trustee, to 28 Eastern Point LLC. That figure also stands as the period's price range and median, since no other transaction

ROV Survey Examines Wreckage of Fishing Vessel Lily Jean

A remotely operated vehicle assessed the wreckage of the fishing vessel Lily Jean, Gloucester Daily Times reports. The paper's "Lily Jean wreckage assessed by ROV" was the day's most consequential commercial-outlet headline out of Cape Ann, part of its ongoing fishing-industry coverage.…