1623 Studios Podcasts

Maureen Aylward, host of Cape Ann Report, talks with Cindy Grove, Director of the Rockport Public Library, Deborah Kelsey, Director of the Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester), and Katherine Prum, Community Engagement Facilitator at the Saywer Free Library (Gloucester) about the changing library services on Cape Ann.  They discuss the advantages of library services, which are evolving to fit community needs, with technology.  They also talk about libraries as places the community can gather and about the surprising trend of millennials utilizing public libraries.

Maureen Aylward, Host, talks with Nicole Bogin, Director of the Cape Ann Farmers Market and Meghan Stratton, Associate Director of School Programs at Backyard Growers about fresh food on Cape Ann. They talk about local farms, gardening, the importance of fresh food, organic foods, and about the myths that organic foods costs more than non-organic foods.

Maureen Aylward, Host, talks with Rev. Rona Tyndall, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at the Grace Center of Gloucester, Melissa Lezynski, Director of Shelter Services at Action Inc. , and Julie LaFontaine, Executive Director of The Open Door Food Pantry about addressing homelessness in Gloucester. They talk about statistics, services, and stigma on the issue of homelessness.

Year-in review highlights, including recent Dec. events like the makers festival, Santa landings, and the Rockport Tree Lighting.

A Gloucester Gordon reads 'A Child's Christmas in Wales'  12-19-18  RT 25:22

Gordo chats with Doug Smith about life on Cape Ann, the UU Church, gene sequencing and the Perfect Storm.  12/13/18  RT 31:22

On this episode of the Smart Boating Podcast series, Paul Jermain, host, talks with Ron McBain of Harpoon Yacht Services about Sailboat Restoration. Specifically on repairs. 

On this episode of the Smart Boating Podcast series, Paul Jermain, host, talks with Ron McBain of Harpoon Yacht Services about Sailboat Restoration. Specifically about what you need to know about replacing the engine! Ron has some helpful tips! 

On this episode of the Smart Boating Podcast series, Paul Jermain, host, talks with Ron McBain of Harpoon Yacht Services about Sailboat Restoration. Specifically on getting the paint right.  When restoring a sailboat one of the last steps is painting the boat and if you don't match paints or get the right painting technique you may run into some trouble. 

On this episode of the Smart Boating Podcast series, Paul Jermain, host, talks with Ron McBain of Harpoon Yacht Services about Sailboat Restoration. Specifically why one might want to consider restoration instead of buying new.