Month: July 2025

We’re not doing ordinary. We’re not doing average. We’re pushing the edge on how you can style next level headwear. We’re sourcing the highest quality blanket headwear and I’m designing patches that speak to Gloucester, the fishing community, the beach and boat community and people that love our town.

Katherine McMillan Photo

Old-Timers…

Hi Joey,

I hope all is well on the docks. 

A few things happening at Motif Roasters that I am hoping you would put out in the wire.

First – Coffee lovers should swing by Common Crow for a chance to win this awesome Motif basket!  Free to enter – packed with our best coffee, cool swag, and a Jarva cold brew maker that’ll change your summer game. Drawing July 30th! Plus our bulk coffee sale ends the 29th – perfect time to stock up!

Second, I had the Motif Morning Blend evaluated by an independent coffee reviewer, who awarded it 93 out of 100 points.

Their assessment: “A balanced blend of Central American coffees, richly sweet and deep-toned, carried by crisp chocolate and caramelized nut tones.”

The full review is available at https://www.coffeereview.com/review/motif-morning-blend/

You can order online or find it at Common Crow, Common Crow North of Boston, Sandy Bay Provisions, Lulu’s Pantry in Rockport, and Woodberry Food Market. It’s also available by the cup at Salty Bagels in Rockport.

Order online: https://motif-roasters.com/products/motif-morning-blend

Stay cool and stay caffeinated ! 

Eoin

Tonight’s Antonio Gentile Bandstand Concert with 4EverFab is rescheduled to Wednesday July 23. From the Cape Ann Savings Bank Facebook page:

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$17.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

The Lobsta Land osprey parents Annie and Squam are totally engaged in raising this year’s two chicks who have been named Ed (to honor Ed Becker) and Kate (to honor Kate Bowditch). Ed and Kate are rapidly growing and still very demanding of their parents. You can watch the Essex Greenbelt Osprey Cam here for yourself!

Friendships…

Chief Edward Conley and the Gloucester Police Department invite residents to attend the 2025 Gloucester Lobster Crate Race on Saturday, July 26, at 10:30 a.m.

The Gloucester Lobster Crate Race, which is held in front of the Beauport Hotel at Pavilion Beach in Gloucester, sees participants competing to run across a string of lobster crates floating atop the water.

Registration to participate in the race has now closed. Anyone is welcome to attend the event as a viewer, free of cost. Runners can arrive starting at 9:30 a.m. to pick up their registration bracelets and t-shirts.

All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Boston Children’s Hospital. 

“The Lobster Crate Race is an exciting annual summer event, which celebrates Gloucester’s history and community. I am grateful for our Community Impact Unit’s hard work in organizing this event. I hope everyone is able to attend to cheer on the runners. I wish all the runners the best of luck!”

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$17.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickl