Cutest ever from Toodeloos

Ho ho ho! Santa Mouse is here to announce Sparkly Black Friday Specials 😊
7AM-8AM 30% off everything (except Lego- sorry!)
8AM-10AM 25% off and
10AM-closing, 20% off.
There shall be drawings, games with prizes and let’s not forget the town-wide $1500 shopping spree as well! The more you shop downtown, the better your chances of winning big! Come and play with us🐭

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View from Solomon Jacobs Landing

One of my favorite hidden treasures for everyday Gloucester pictures is from Solomon Jacobs Landing. Well, I guess it’s not “hidden” any longer…..

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This one is for FOB Paula Ryan O’Brien and her son Tim:

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Dogtown Books Under New Ownership!

Gloucester’s Legendary Dogtown Books Under New Ownership Nov 2018

Founder and original Dogtown Bookshop owner Bob Ritchie embraces retirement as the torch is passed to Gloucester residents Lucas Cotterman and Caroline Harvey, who take ownership of the store on November 19, 2018.  Gloucester’s legendary destination for used & unusual books has been a favorite for locals and visitors since 1995, and you can count on the new Dogtown Books owners to honor this rich history. It will remain a locally owned and independent used bookstore with a uniquely Gloucester flavor. Building upon this legacy, expect more and new inventory, new book topic sections, literary gifts & goods, open mics, workshops, kid friendly activities, author events, and some new and cozy reading nooks…just in time for winter! Grand Re-Opening Celebration and Sale is scheduled for December 1st from 10am to 6pm.

For more information, visit www.dogtownbooks.com and follow us on instagram @dogtownbooks.

Meet the New Owners:

Lucas and Caroline are avid readers, oddity and vintage collectors, and used bookstore junkies. In fact, they first met in a bookstore in Big Sur, CA! The privilege of owning something as special as Dogtown Books is a cherished, lifelong dream for them both. They will ensure Dogtown Books remains Gloucester’s best destination for used books, and will prioritize inclusion, accessibility, creativity, and a feeling that when you come in the door, you’re always welcome.

Lucas is a writer and visual artist, and before owning Dogtown Books he toured as a lighting designer for over 15 years with bands such as The Strokes, Interpol, Arcade Fire, and Death Cab for Cutie, just to name a few. Caroline has been a professor at Berklee College of Music for almost a decade, and she continues to tour and lecture worldwide with her original writing and curriculum. Her grandparents owned a home near Niles Beach, sadly taken long ago in a storm, and she is proud to be among four generations of her family to call Gloucester home. Ladybird Johnson is their 6 year old Shar Pei, and while she might not be able to read (yet), she plans on sleeping and quietly snoring in the store.

Dogtown Books is still located at 132 Main Street in Gloucester, MA.  Visit www.dogtownbooks or follow instagram @dogtownbooks for updated store hours and upcoming special events. Our business phone number is 978.281.5599. The Grand Re-Opening Celebration and Sale is scheduled for December 1st from 10am to 6pm.

eieio Roasters Eoin Vincent’s new coffee roasting business!

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Eoin Vincent’s new coffee roasting business. Mention GMG for free shipping on the website 

GloucesterCast 307 With Ralph DiGiorgio, Chris McCarthy, Zach Sears, Eoin Vincent, Ken Hecht, Nate Cahill, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 11/18/18

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GloucesterCast 307 With Ralph DiGiorgio, Chris McCarthy, Zach Sears, Eoin Vincent, Ken Hecht, Nate Cahill, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz, Kim Smith and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 11/18/18

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Topics Include:

Chris isn’t drink even though he’s obsessed with craft ciders.  Downeast Mixed Berry Cider- Far From The Tree Ectoplasm,

Coffee provided by eieio roasters Eoin Vincent’s new coffee roasting business. Mention GMG for free shipping on the website 

Two Sisters breakfast with Chris and Janice McCarthy

Sclafani’s Bakery Pastries Saturday Mornings Are A Treat

Wheelhouse Gloucester Modern shared workspace for an evolving Gloucester designed with the independent worker in mind.

Downtown Gloucester Holiday Decorating Contest

Zach Sears talks about what will re-emerge after the Lat 43/Minglewood closing

Raphael DiGiorgio- Nashville visit, the Jack Daniels Distillery, 52nd CMAs, Ralph ON GMA

Feather and Wedge Dinner

Come To Topside Grill For Thanksgiving!

Good Morning Gloucester Calendars sold out in record time

Beauport Open House Wed Dec 5 5-8 PM. I do not want to miss this!
Stocking Stuffer Toy Drive at the Rhumb Line 9 AM Sat Nov 24. Email AngelsOnCapeAnn@gmail.com
Apples are $1.69 lb at Russell Orchards
Bohemian Rhapsody
New Swan Family
2.5 Million Dollars Given To Great Marsh
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THRILLING TO SEE SWANS FLYING OVER THE TWIN LIGHTHOUSES!

Friday afternoon, after the nor’easter, the sun came out just barely before the skies again darkened with a brief snow squall. I was driving along Atlantic Road during those fleeting in between moments when way off in the distance I spied a flock of birds, with the distinct shape of swans in flight. Swans fly with their long necks extended, unlike herons and egrets, which fly with their necks tucked in. What is Mr. Swan doing out in this wildly windy weather I thought. But it wasn’t Mr. Swan, it was an entire family of Swans! There were two adults and four cygnets. Stunning to see and very uplifting. They flew over the Twin Lights and then further and further until I could not see them any longer. 

 

The first and third swans are the adults, the second, fourth, fifth and sixth are the cygnets, or first-hatch year juveniles.The young swans will retain their grayish brown feathers until their second summer.

Please write and let me know if you saw the Mute Swan family on Friday afternoon. They were flying along the backshore at about 2:15. Or, if you live on the Northshore and know of any swan family with two adults and four youngsters, I would love to learn more about them. My email address is kimsmithdesigns@hotmail.com. Thank you so much for any leads!

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A few more of the Mute Swan family flying toward and over Thacher Island

First snow fell before Thanksgiving- here’s how it looked on Main Street and goodlinens studio #GloucesterMA

Main Street Gloucester, MA- First snow of the season Nov 15, 2018 

goodlinens studio useful goods and gifts for bath, kitchen and home, functional art, fine art and featured artisan panels

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NEW! custom order trays– featuring local work by artists Loren Doucette and Coco Berkman– were designed by architects Ann Clark and Lena Georas and digitally printed on Baltic birch plywood, each piece of LAMOU serveware is created in Rhode Island.

 

 

Come To Topside Grill For Thanksgiving!

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The Topside Grill Restaurant will be open for Thanksgiving again this year. We are currently accepting reservations from 11:00-5:00 for Thanksgiving dinner. They book fast so we suggest reserving your spot early.

We will be offering Roast Turkey Dinner, Honey Baked Virginia Ham, and Roast Leg of Spring Lamb all served with turkey rice soup, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, roasted sweet potatoes & broccoli. Also serving Short Ribs, Lobster, Pistachio crusted Salmon, Baked Stuffed Shrimp, Lasagna & Baked Haddock.

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We’re Hiring Home Health Aids- Mavencare. Flexible Schedule, Better Pay, Choose Your Clients!

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Join a company that cares about you as much as their clients. We have immediate cases available where you can make a difference.

Mavencare Caregivers are the best in their field and view their career as more than just a job. Join our staff of healthcare professionals supporting seniors who wish to age in the comfort of home. You and our clients are supported by clinical managers, care coordinators and social workers as needed.

Click here to apply today: https://mavencare.com/job/10001/10598

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Christmas in Gloucester


Gloucester Downtown Association’s $1500 Shopping Spree starts on Monday! Every time you make a purchase fill out a ticket for the chance to win $750, $500 or $250 of gift certificates. The more you shop the better chance you have to win! Shop local this holiday season!

Coming Soon to a Mailbox Near You

These envelopes do not stuff themselves. Gloucester Stage recently requested assistance in preparing for an upcoming mailing so I went over to help out. Fellow volunteers Cindy and Deborah checked, folded and stuffed right along with Stage employees Billy and Melody.  There was a specific order for the envelope items, but if yours is backwards,  consider it a little hello from me.

Melody and Billy didn’t mind their photos taken, but Cindy and Deborah declined.  They were diligent and hardworking on behalf of the Stage Company, so thanks for spending your afternoon in this manner!

Holiday Delights is coming! Always a popular show, so get your tickets ASAP.

One night only! Tickets here.

Massachusetts Special Olympics Calendar raffle tickets

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Massachusetts Special Olympics Calendar raffle tickets are now available and are only $10 a ticket this gives you 31 chances to win one of the great prizes available – see calendar above.

On this Sunday, November 17th,  Cape Ann Special Olympics will have a table at Stop & Shop selling our calendar raffles from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm – please stop by and support our wonderful local team of athletes! Your generous $10 raffle ticket purchase helps us buy uniforms and equipment for our athletes!

https://www.specialolympicsma.org/events/fundraising-events/calendar-raffle/

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Lat 43 and Minglewood Are Closing November 26th. Do You Know What Comes Next For The Space When They Re-Open?

Listen To Tomorrow’s Podcast When General Manager Zach Sears Comes On To Talk About The Big Time Changes!