My View of Life on the Dock
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Walking at sunset is one of my favorite things to do, especially in fall. Shore Road has many people strolling with their dogs and kids, enjoying the fall weather.
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This episode could save a life. Maybe even yours.
(We’re not medical professionals, and this content is not a substitute for medical advice.)
Picture this: you’re driving to your boyfriend’s house on the Fourth of July weekend when the phone rings. It’s your doctor — and you already know what’s coming. “You have breast cancer.” You’ve been diligent about mammograms since your early 30s — years before the recommended age of 40 — only to discover you have two types of breast cancer.
That’s the reality our guests faced. In Episode 127, B-Side sits down with our own Alicia Cox and Mix 104.1’s Kennedy Elsey as they open up about their diagnoses, their recoveries, and the journeys in between.
A special thank-you to Quincy’s own Annie Dow for recording our opener, sharing the facts, and giving important trigger warnings.
Kennedy and Alicia talk about the moment they found out, the decision to go public, the ups and downs of treatment, and how they’re doing now.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of anatomy, mental health, suicidal thoughts, and body-related topics.
Please listen through to the end — we’re sharing a full list of resources for anyone who needs them.
You are not alone. Your light is needed.
🎗 Massachusetts Resources
Screening & Patient Navigation
Massachusetts Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (MBCCP): Free screenings (mammograms, Pap tests) + navigation, transportation, childcare, and interpretation support for eligible women 40–64.
Ellie Fund: Free grocery gift cards, meals, childcare reimbursement, transportation, housekeeping, and integrative therapies for patients in treatment.
CHAT Program – Brigham & Women’s Hospital: Up to $1,200 annually for medication, wigs, prostheses, sleeves, transportation, childcare, and counseling.
Pawsitively4Pink: Financial assistance and personalized support for underserved women diagnosed with breast cancer.
BIDMC Breast Cancer Support: Support groups, online community, specialty shop, and caregiver resources at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Mental Health & Crisis
Samaritans 24/7 Helpline: Call or text 988
Hey Sam (ages up to 24): Text 439-726 (9 AM – 12 AM ET)
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line: Call (833) 773-2445
🎗 New Hampshire Resources
Screening & Patient Navigation
NH Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP): Free breast and cervical screenings statewide.
My Breast Cancer Support: Financial and emotional support for patients and families in Seacoast NH & southern Maine.
Pink Revolution NH: Coalition providing financial support and easing treatment burdens.
American Cancer Society – NH: Transportation, advocacy, and local programs like Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
SNH Health Cancer Support Group: Twice-monthly meetings in Nashua for patients and families.
Mental Health & Crisis
NH Rapid Response / Behavioral Health Crisis: Call or text (833) 710-6477 or visit NH988.com
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (National): Call or text 988
Mobile Crisis Teams: Access through the NH Rapid Response line
🌐 Additional Regional Resources (MA + NH)
Susan G. Komen New England: Funding research + real-time support services.
American Cancer Society: Comprehensive programs, events, and local resources across both states.
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This Saturday is our 2nd Annual Jinx Day!! This year’s Jinx Day we are raising money towards the family of Rockport fire captain Andrew Porter who passed away unexpectedly this past May. He served the Cape Ann community as a part of the Rockport fire department for 25 years as well as being a father of his two young daughters. 20% of all farm stand sales this Saturday will go to their family, so please come show your support.
Today’s Farmer Bob Deal of the Day is $1 off Centerville pies, Real Deal stuffed clams, zucchini and summer squash per lb, and Cindy’s Kitchen and Brianna’s salad dressings. Only with your Farmer Bob Card
On View at CAM Green: October 11, 2025 through February 1, 2026
Samuel Lewis Pullman (1900-1961), Quarryman Joe Boston, 1930, oil on canvas. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA. Gift of Abner and Miriam (Pullman) Diamond, 1994 [1994.036.001].
GLOUCESTER, MA. (September 2025) – Along with commercial fishing, Cape Ann is known for its century-long granite quarrying industry. Supplying stones for roads, buildings, and construction all over New England and the world, the granite industry was a prominent employer within the region. This new exhibition, Hammers on Stone – The Granite Industry & Cape Ann, explores its history, artistry, and economic impact. On view at CAM Green, the exhibition is open and free to the public from October 11, 2025 to February 1, 2026.
“We are excited to offer items from our collection that tell the story of Cape Ann’s granite industry,” said Cape Ann Museum Director Oliver Barker. “Rockport and Gloucester had the good fortune of having vast quarries embedded in their landscapes which became storied parts of their histories, economies, and many aspects of life on Cape Ann.”
Drawing on the Cape Ann Museum’s extensive holdings of objects and archival materials related to the industry, most of which were gifted to the Museum by historian Barabara Erkkila (1918-2013), Hammers on Stone will examine methods of harvesting, cutting, and finishing stone, as well as how granite was transported from quarry to wharf and further afield. The exhibit will delve into the lives of those involved in quarrying and consider how the industry helped shape Cape Ann’s artistic landscape, inspiring generations of artists to the present day.
For over a century, the granite industry played a vital role in Cape Ann’s economy, providing jobs for workers from across New England and around the world, generating profits for those fortunate enough to share in ownership of the region’s many quarries, and contributing to the unique and authentic sense of place that characterizes Cape Ann today. On a broader scale, the industry contributed significantly to building and transportation projects across our nation during a sustained period of growth and expansion.
Along with examples of tools used in the industry, artwork in a variety of mediums will be shown including recently gifted paintings by Alfred J. Wiggin and Gabrielle de Veaux Clements, as well as other collections pieces including sculptures by Walker Hancock and George Demetrios, and a block print by Eino Natti a member of the Folly Cove Designers. A contemporary photograph taken by photographer Steve Rosenthal and inspired by the quarries will also be on display.
Eino Natti (1909-1975), Polyphemus (detail), 1950, ink on linen, linoleum block print. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA. Gift of Anne S. Howells, 1990 [2677].
Several programs that highlight the region’s granite history and communities will accompany the exhibition. Festivities begin with an opening Member reception on Saturday, October 11, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., followed by a slate of walking tours, demonstrations, and talks throughout the fall and winter.
On Saturdays, October 25 and November 1, visitors are invited to join a docent-led Granite Pier and Quarries Walking Tour in Rockport. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Granite Pier, the 90-minute tour covers approximately 1.5 miles and offers an on-the-ground look at Cape Ann’s storied granite industry. Stops include the Granite Pier, Keystone Bridge, Flat Ledge Quarry, Rockport Granite Company Square, and Little Parker’s Pit. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate attire are recommended. Tickets are $15 for CAM members and $25 for non-members, with registration required; parking fees and bottled water are included.
The Museum will also host a series of CAM Talks and demonstrations, most taking place at the Janet & William Ellery James Center at the CAM Green. On October 25, the afternoon features a granite block shaping demonstration by local stonecutter Scott Natti at 1:30 p.m., followed by a lecture by Suzi Natti, How the Granite Industry Changed the Face(s) of Cape Ann, at 3:00 p.m. Together, these programs explore both the technical artistry of granite cutting and the social history of the industry’s largely immigrant workforce.
Additional talks include Les Bartlett’s presentation, Don’t Take it for “Granite:” The Intriguing Story of Butter, Stone and the Economics of Cape Ann’s Granite Industry, on November 8 at 3:00 p.m., which uncovers surprising connections between everyday goods and the granite trade. The series concludes on January 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with 100 Years in 20 Minutes: The Story of Granite Quarrying on Cape Ann, presented by Monica Lawton. Illustrated with photographs and first-hand accounts, this program offers a sweeping overview of the people, places, and events that defined the industry over a century.
CAM Talks are free for members and $10 for non-members, with advance registration required. More information and registration details can be found at www.capeannmuseum.org.
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~ Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute ~
Please join us on Thursday, October 9, at the newly renovated Sawyer Free Library for our annual Byrnes Lecture exploring how cutting-edge genomics is transforming our understanding of ocean life and human health.
The ocean is a source of endless mystery, sustaining life on Earth and inspiring generations of discovery. Within its depths, remarkable creatures hold clues not only to the resilience of marine ecosystems but also to the health and longevity of humans. Yet, as pressures from climate change, overfishing, and pollution intensify, understanding how ocean life survives and adapts has never been more critical.
GMGI researchers are harnessing cutting-edge genomic technologies to illuminate the hidden blueprints of marine life, driving forward new strategies for conservation, and building essential connections between ocean science and human well-being.
Admission to this event is free, but registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot.
Doors for this event open at 5:00pm, with the lecture beginning promptly at 5:30pm.
This is GMGI’s Annual Byrnes Lecture, honoring longtime GMGI and community supporter John Byrnes. As a resident of Cape Ann for over 20 years, he was an integral part of the community, providing advice and generous philanthropic support to GMGI and many other organizations.
From the City of Gloucester Facebook page:
October is here and it’s the perfect time to take advantage of this fall promo with CleanPro. Give your area rugs a thorough cleaning with this “buy one, get on 50% off” promo. You can call (978) 281-3939 or visit http://www.cpcleanpro.com and schedule your area rug pick up! Have CleanPro deliver your rugs back to you in perfect fall condition to start the new season off right.
Pat D’s Photos will be offering any 4×6 refrigerator magnet in exchange for a donation of any size to support young Patrick and his family. All proceeds will be given directly to the family to support them during Patrick’s medical battle. Patrick is a 9 year old boy living in Hamilton (you may know his aunt Kate C) battling an aggressive brain condition. Pat D’s magnets will be offered for donation throughout October at 44 Main St or at the Gloucester Elks Fall Craft Fair Sun Oct 5 from 10-3; Magtoberfest in Magnolia Sun Oct 12 from 11-5; or Essex Clamfest from 11-4. Here are some sample magnets and new ones arriving soon! Stop by or reach out if interested.
~ gloucestereducationfoundation ~
Yesterday, Gloucester’s middle school band lit up the O’Maley stage with a joyful, high-energy performance that showed just how transformative music education can be.
Thanks to a recent $10,000 grant from Music Drives Us, the elementary and middle school band programs continue to grow and thrive, serving over 200 4-8th graders at no cost to families.
But with $60,000 still to raise this school year, GEF and GPS need the community’s support to ensure that the opportunity to learn an instrument remains available to every Gloucester student in grades 4-8. Every donation helps!
Read the story in the Gloucester Daily Times here and here
Donate to GEF to support the elementary and middle school bands (and please put “BAND” in the Special Instructions field so we know where to direct your gift!)
Good Morning Gloucester 