On Monday, doing errands downtown Gloucester, walked around. The weather was amazing Fall weather. Grateful.
Day: October 6, 2026
Maine Moments
Barging Through…
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Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio at Old Sloop Presents Oct. 10 7:30pm– Dean Stevens opens
Our next concert is Saturday, Oct. 10. Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio will
headline, and Dean Stevens will open.
The concert page is at
https://oldslooppresents.org/performance/rob-flax-2026.
Here is a video of the trio performing Rob’s song “Everybody’s Happy
When the Band Gets Paid”
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Free Registration for 400 Trees’
Dirt Club Afterschool Sessions Now Open
The outdoor nature education program takes place weekly in Gloucester and Rockport for elementary school students
400 Trees, an environmental initiative dedicated to engaging youth and planting trees, announced today that registration is now open for its free afterschool program, Dirt Club, that is designed to connect young people to their local ecosystem and the natural world around them.
Run through a partnership between 400 Trees and the Cape Ann YMCA to help elementary school children rediscover joy, wonder, and belonging in the natural world, Dirt Club focuses on outdoor play, seasonal exploration, and hands-on learning. It enables children to explore the nearby woods, ponds, trails, and fields in a safe, welcoming environment.
Dirt Club sessions are held in the Fall and Spring in the surrounding spaces at Gloucester and Rockport schools under supervision of YMCA and 400 Trees staff.
The current session of Dirt Club will run through the week of Nov. 16 at the following locations:
West Parish Elementary School – Tuesdays 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Rockport Elementary School – Wednesdays 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Plum Cove Elementary School – Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:20 p.m.
Beeman Elementary School – Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Registration is free and can be done through either the greater YMCA aftercare programming. Children who are not participating in the YMCA program directly can attend Dirt Club for free but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration can be completed online via the YMCA here.
Dirt Club strives to nurture confident, curious, and resilient children by providing safe, joyful, place-based outdoor learning experiences that foster a deep connection to nature and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. As part of the 400 Trees program through Biomimicry New England, Dirt Club is the foundational program on which youth education programming is built.
Initially founded in 2023 as part of Gloucester’s 400+ birthday celebration, 400 Trees has grown into an ongoing program dedicated to the planting and stewardship of native trees, youth education, and community engagement. The nonprofit organization works with volunteers, educators, municipalities, and local partners to expand urban tree canopies, address local hot spots, and support more sustainable Cape Ann communities by fostering a deeper connection between residents and the natural world.
To date, more than 470 trees have been planted around Gloucester’s urban neighborhoods. Learn more at 400TreesMA.org.
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Surfside Subs LOBSTER ROLL TUESDAY IS HERE!
Come grab one of our $13.99 + tax Lobster Rolls, served with chips & pickles! 🦞
And because one special just isn’t enough… we’ve got BONUS PIZZA SPECIALS too!
🍕 Buy any 18” Pizza and get a 2nd 18” Pizza HALF PRICE!
Limit 2 per customer
🍕 16” Pizzas are HALF PRICE!
Limit 4 per customer
Perfect excuse to skip cooking tonight and treat the whole family! 🙌
Excludes gluten free
Excludes online orders
Pizza specials cannot be combined#
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This Week at The Rhumb Line
Live music seven days per week! Come on over to the Rhumb Line for some food, drinks, and great live music!
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Gloucester Gridiron
It’s been several years since I have attempted to photograph a high school football game, but I was allowed an opportunity last Friday night to experience GHS football. After a few false starts, I fell back into my groove and here are some of the results. Great job team! I’m no David Cox but he inspired me. I’d like to return sometime!
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SAWYER FREE LIBRARY TECH EXPO:A DAY OF DIGITAL DISCOVERY
Free, All-Ages Event Celebrates Digital Creativity, Local Innovation and Practical Technology
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sawyer Free Library | 2 Dale Avenue | Gloucester, MA
GLOUCESTER, MA — The Sawyer Free Library Tech Expo: A Day of Digital
Discovery invites the community to bring their curiosity to a fun, free, community event celebrating the past, present and future of technology on Saturday, October 17th from 10 am to 4 pm. The Tech Expo showcases the Library’s growing technology offering —including lendable devices, digital learning programs, and new technology tools in the Digital Learning
Lab—while connecting residents with community partners using technology in innovative and practical ways.
Through hands-on demonstrations, a digital musical performance, exhibitions, and activities, the Tech Expo is designed for people of all ages and experience levels to build confidence with technology, discover new resources, and see how technology supports learning, creativity, connection, and everyday life. Visitors are encouraged to drop in, experiment, and discover something new.
“We’re excited to highlight how the Library supports the technology of today through our Tech Petting Zoo and Digital Learning Lab demonstrations, while also offering glimpses into the past and future of technology with our History of Technology exhibit and displays from cutting-edge community partners,” said Joella Allen, Digital Services Librarian. “People of all ages are welcome to come explore, ask questions, try something new, and be inspired by the technology available to them at their Library.”
TECH EXPO EVENTS
Timed Demonstrations
Digital Learning Lab
Explore the Library’s creative technology at demonstrations of the Audio Studios, 11 AM–12 PM, Digitization Station, 1–2 PM, and Digital Creation Stations, 2–3 PM. Registration required.
24/7 Pick-Up Lockers
Learn how to pick up requested Library materials anytime, day or night. Demonstrations offered at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 2:30 PM.
Digital Music Performance
Musical Spotlight with SHRZ | 1–2 PM
Enjoy a musical performance by Jessie Joseph and his band SHRZ. He will then discuss how he uses technology as a tool to turn his musical tracks into finished products.
Community Partner Exhibit Hall | 10 AM–1 PM
Meet local organizations and discover how technology is being used in environmental monitoring, civic engagement, education, public services, and other areas of community life.
Travel Through Tech History | 10 AM–4 PM
Explore the evolution of everyday technology—from vinyl records and rotary phones to retro gaming systems and early personal computers. All Day Activities
Tech Petting Zoo | 10 AM–4 PM
Get hands-on with technology you can borrow from the Library. Try out eReaders, Chromebooks, internet hotspots, portable DVD players, and more, and ask questions before taking them home.
Next Gen Explorers: Kids & Teens | 10 AM–4 PM
Discover Tonies, AWE learning stations, STEM/STEAM kits, and other interactive technology, plus a Technology Scavenger Hunt and a colorful “retro” CD craft.
Digital Photobooth | 11 AM–3 PM
Take a free individual, family, or group photo and receive your digital image by text or email.
For a complete listing of events, visit https://sawyerfreelibrary.org/sawyer-free-library-tech-expo/
The event is free and open to the public. Some Digital Learning Lab demonstrations require advance registration.
About the Sawyer Free Library
For more than 175 years, the Sawyer Free Library has served Gloucester by providing
free and equitable access to resources that support the community’s educational,
cultural, and informational needs. Now open in its newly renovated and expanded
home, the Library offers innovative resources, programs, and spaces that inspire
learning, creativity, and community connection.
Learn more at sawyerfreelibrary.org
Media Contact:
Christine Armstrong
Sawyer Free Library
646.644.5037
