Day: April 29, 2026

Norway — pat morss

Posted on by patmorss

Anne-Lise and I are back from a trip to Norway to see her sister Berit and husband Jan at their home on the island of Tjome, south of Oslo, Norway. The latter part of our visit was to the Alesund area, half way up the west coast.

Berit’s and Jan’s house in Tjome (center), on the fjord.
Gloucester’s shrimp season has been closed for years, but Norway’s remains open year round.
Jan feeds the shells to the gulls – singing for their supper.
Canada Geese are common for us. In Norway it’s the Greylag Goose.
The classic view of Alesund. Most of the city burned in 1904 and was rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style.
A hint of a Nordic Venice. We stayed at Hotel Brosundet (yellow bldg.), a former fishery warehouse.
Like Cape Ann, Alesund has breakwaters, lighthouses, and commercial waterfront buildings, mixed with tourism.
One of the surviving historic wood buildings, this antique shop could have been in Essex, MA.
Towns have doves, and cities (including Alesund) have pigeons.
I hope this Rock Pigeon is landing a kiss.
Commercial fishing vessels tied up downtown.
Sunset sneaking under the clouds, like here at home. The Gulf Stream allows boats to be in the water all year.
Evening view from Storfjord Hotel, an hour’s drive up Storfjord from Alesund. Spring was ahead of Cape Ann.
There were warning signs about Trolls on this hike through dark woods.
The pack ice and coastal mountain range were vast, as we passed over the southern tip of Greenland.

Late April at Rafe’s Chasm

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Took a walk out to Rafe’s Chasm on Tuesday.  There was whale activity out there.  The whales were very far out, did see some spouting.  So exciting to think that these beautiful mammals are so close.

CITY OF GLOUCESTER ANNOUNCES FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENT AT I4-C2

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

GLOUCESTER, MA – The City of Gloucester invites residents and visitors to a family-friendly community engagement event on Saturday, May 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., hosted on the I4‑C2 parcel at, 65 Rogers Street. The event is part of the Harbortown Cultural District’s From the Deep celebration and will offer hands-on activities, live performances, and opportunities for the public to help shape the future of the I4‑C2 site.

The gathering will give attendees a chance to learn about the site’s history, the regulations that guide its potential uses, and the role that future partnerships could play in delivering community benefits. It will offer interactive stations where attendees can share ideas and feedback about the site’s future. Staff from the City of Gloucester and MassDevelopment will be available throughout the event to answer questions. 

In addition to informational activities, the event will feature sea shanties performed by Three Sheets to the Wind, lobster trap demonstrations with lobstermen from the I4-C2 marina, and kids’ crafts hosted by the Schooner Adventure. 

If inclement weather occurs, the event will be relocated to the Sawyer Free Library’s Community Room on the ground floor.

This event is part of a broader visioning process that the City, with support from MassDevelopment, is undertaking to inform decision making about next steps for the I4-C2 site. In addition to this event, the City is offering a variety of ways for members of the public to share input and receive project updates. Details on all available opportunities to get involved are posted on the project webpage at https://www.gloucester-ma.gov/1586/I4-C2-Site-Visioning. 

Surfside Subs WICKED WEDNESDAY IS HERE 🔥

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Teen Summer Send Off this Saturday, May 2 from 12 to 3 pm

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

Thank you for helping spread the word about the Drug Takeback Day event last Saturday- we really appreciate it!

I am reaching out again for your help promoting our annual North Shore Teen Summer Send Off, taking place this Saturday, May 2nd from 12 pm to 3 pm at the brand new McPherson Youth Center, 4 McPherson Drive, in Beverly.

This event is FREE and open to all middle and high school students from across the North Shore. The event will feature a live DJ, field games, henna tattoos, reptiles from Cape Ann Vernal Pond, raffles, free food, and more! Students can pre-register here: https://forms.gle/6DtE9kbekZGhtyt58. We are offering free transportation from Gloucester to Beverly and back- students can sign up for bus transportation in the registration form.

Please see the attached flyer for more details. If you can share this event in Good Morning Gloucester, we would really appreciate it!

Schooner Thomas E. Lannon Almost Ready To Sail

Posted on by Pat D

I am so happy to see the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon unwrapped and polished up for the 2026 season! I note they are offering Mother’s Day special sails so there’s a great idea! Tickets and info here: https://schooner.org/public-sails/ . See you dockside on Rogers Street soon!