Gloucester Youth Football is holding a Fundraiser Night at Machaca Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar on Wednesday, November 18 from 4:30 to 9:00 PM. They’ll be pulling the winners of the raffle baskets that night — come out and support the kids!
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We had a little time one weekday afternoon recently and needed a couple of gifts. Pauline’s on Essex Ave came to mind immediately. It’s such a cute little shop with such friendly service, how could we resist? And there is so much to look at you could spend quite a bit of time there. We purchased cute lobster gifts as well as some of the “Special Shit” to refill our pantry. We always are happy to support local business, but especially those which turn around and actively support the community. Thanks Pauline for being a role model!
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Every morning we take a look at who’s in Gloucester Harbor — the draggers and lobster boats tied up along the working waterfront, the tugs and workboats, and the visitors that make people stop and ask “what’s that boat?” — the schooners, research vessels, and Coast Guard cutters that swing into port. If it shows up in the harbor, we’ll spot it here. One honest note: not every boat carries the tracking signal this runs on — a lot of the smaller lobster boats don’t — so if your boat’s not on the list, it doesn’t mean she wasn’t in. Here’s who’s in this morning:
CG 47303 — Coast Guard 47-footer, in the inner harbor, sitting at 0.1 knots (last signal 5:25 AM).
CG 47259 — Coast Guard 47-footer, moored in the inner harbor (last signal 5:16 AM).
That was it for transmitters this morning — no other vessels sent a signal during the 5:00–5:30 AM listen.
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Today’s marine forecast for the coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, from the National Weather Service.
TODAY W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds. A slight chance of showers this afternoon.
TONIGHT NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 3 ft at 11 seconds.
TUE W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 4 seconds and SE 3 ft at 11 seconds.
TUE NIGHT W winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
WED NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
WED NIGHT NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 1 foot at 10 seconds.
THU E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
THU NIGHT NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Rain likely.
FRI NE winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Rain likely.
FRI NIGHT NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Rain likely. Seas are reported as significant wave height, which is the average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave heights may be more than twice the significant wave height.
Gloucester Harbor Conditions
High tide 10:16 AM (9.9 ft) and 10:49 PM (8.8 ft); low tide 3:58 AM (0.6 ft) and 4:33 PM (-0.2 ft). Buoy 44013 at 3:50 AM: wind SW 14 kt, seas 1.6 ft, water temp 55°F. Sunrise 6:26 AM, sunset 4:26 PM.
Harbor data: NOAA tides (station 8441841) and NDBC buoy 44013.
Source: National Weather Service, Boston/Norton.
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Every morning we round up what’s happening in Gloucester and Rockport — the fairs, markets, pop-ups, waterfront happenings, library programs, school and community events — all in one place, so you don’t have to go hunting for it. Under the flyer, every event links back to the folks putting it on, so you can get the details straight from them. We keep it local — Gloucester and Rockport only — and we keep it to the good community stuff. Here’s what’s on:
What’s coming up around Gloucester and Rockport — tap an event for the details:
2. For the Love of Old Houses — 5:30 – 8:00 PM, Grand Banks Building Products, 7 Crafts Rd, Gloucester. Free evening with local pros on buying, owning, renovating and caring for an older North Shore home. Program begins at 6:00 PM; registration requested.
Sunday, November 15
3. Sip & Shop at Beauport Boutique — 2:00 – 6:00 PM, Beauport Boutique, inside Beauport Hotel, Gloucester. Kick off holiday shopping by the sea – boutique favorites and special guest vendors, with a glass of bubbly and passed light bites.
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Every morning we take a look at who’s in Gloucester Harbor — the draggers and lobster boats tied up along the working waterfront, the tugs and workboats, and the visitors that make people stop and ask “what’s that boat?” — the schooners, research vessels, and Coast Guard cutters that swing into port. If it shows up in the harbor, we’ll spot it here. One honest note: not every boat carries the tracking signal this runs on — a lot of the smaller lobster boats don’t — so if your boat’s not on the list, it doesn’t mean she wasn’t in. Here’s who’s in this morning:
CG 47303 — Coast Guard 47-footer, in the inner harbor, sitting at 0 knots (last signal 5:23 AM).
CG 47259 — Coast Guard 47-footer, moored in the inner harbor (last signal 5:22 AM).
That was it for transmitters this morning — no draggers or lobster boats sent a signal during the 5:00–5:30 AM listen, on a Small Craft Advisory morning when most of the fleet stayed tied up.
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I’ve long wanted to get a decent shot of the shed across the pier from Jones Marsh during the fall colors. The results are not quite what I was imagining, but I’m pleased enough to share (complete with a lone duck).
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We have Man at the Wheel fleece-lined beanies and pom caps that check off ALL these boxes. We solve all your problems staying warm and giving the gift of cozy warmth to your friends and family — all for $25, 4 for $80.
Today’s marine forecast for the coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, from the National Weather Service.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
TODAY NW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt this afternoon. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: N 5 ft at 5 seconds and S 4 ft at 8 seconds. Showers likely this morning.
TONIGHT W winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the evening. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
MON W winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the morning. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 11 seconds.
MON NIGHT NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 4 seconds and SE 3 ft at 11 seconds.
TUE W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 4 seconds and SW 3 ft at 4 seconds.
TUE NIGHT W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and S 2 ft at 4 seconds.
WED THROUGH THU N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
THU NIGHT NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of rain. Seas are reported as significant wave height, which is the average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave heights may be more than twice the significant wave height.
Gloucester Harbor Conditions
High tide 9:34 AM (9.9 ft) and 10:05 PM (9.0 ft); low tide 3:14 AM (0.4 ft) and 3:49 PM (-0.1 ft). Buoy 44013 at 3:50 AM: wind W 12 kt, seas 2.6 ft, water temp 55°F. Sunrise 6:25 AM, sunset 4:27 PM.
Harbor data: NOAA tides (station 8441841) and NDBC buoy 44013.
Source: National Weather Service, Boston/Norton.
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Every morning we round up what’s happening in Gloucester and Rockport — the fairs, markets, pop-ups, waterfront happenings, library programs, school and community events — all in one place, so you don’t have to go hunting for it. Under the flyer, every event links back to the folks putting it on, so you can get the details straight from them. We keep it local — Gloucester and Rockport only — and we keep it to the good community stuff. Here’s what’s on:
What’s coming up around Gloucester and Rockport — tap an event for the details:
Sunday, November 8
1. Renaissance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum — 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester. Knights, armored combat demos, medieval arms and armor, storytelling, music and hands-on fun for kids. Costumes encouraged; free parking and shuttle from Stage Fort Park.
2. Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown – A Walk Back in Time — 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Babson Boulder Parking, Cherry Street, Gloucester. Last Dogtown walk of the season – cellar holes, stone walls and tales of old Dogtown. Registration required.
3. Holiday Market at North Shore Arts Association — 12:00 – 4:00 PM, North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirates Lane, Gloucester. Final day of NSAA’s final open weekend of 2026 – artwork, ceramics, jewelry, textiles and more, with hot cider and coffee.
4. The Great Marsh Starts Here! A Living Landscape in Motion — 12:00 – 5:00 PM, Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester. Free exhibition by the Great Marsh Artists Fellows. Open Friday-Sunday, noon-5, through November 22.
Tuesday, November 10
5. Highlights Tour: An Introduction to the Galleries — 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester. Docent-led introduction to the galleries. Free with general admission, drop-in.
6. Women’s Night of Thanks — 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Community Church of East Gloucester, Gloucester. The church’s annual Women’s Ministry Night of Thanks in the fellowship hall. Please RSVP.
7. Beauport Sessions — 6:00 – 9:00 PM, 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Beauport Hotel, Gloucester. Tuesday-night live music series at 1606 inside the Beauport Hotel.
Wednesday, November 11
8. Fish Tales: Veterans – What It Means, What It Meant — 7:00 PM, Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. On Veterans Day, Gloucester Writers Center presents true stories told live by and about veterans.
10. Captain Elias Davis House Tour — 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester. Step inside the Davis House and see what a house tells us about the people who lived there. Free with general admission.
12. Rockport PTO Holiday Fair — 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Rockport High School, 24 Jerdens Lane, Rockport. 50+ vendors, surprise jars, gingerbread houses, pictures with Santa, raffles and more.
13. AI’s Promise and Peril: A Conversation — 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Kyrouz Auditorium, Gloucester City Hall, Gloucester. Gloucester Lyceum, with Sawyer Free Library – a free community conversation on AI, work, privacy and daily life. Registration required.
14. This Other Eden: Photographs by Anne Rearick – Opening Day — Opens today – Members’ Reception 3:00 – 5:00 PM, Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester. More than 60 photographs of life at Stage Fort Park by longtime Gloucester resident Anne Rearick. Runs through March 21.
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