Friday Cold Snap: Feels Like 34° — Beanies at Thirsty Seagull

Feels like 34° Friday with that north wind — right back to Sunday’s coldest-day chill.

Beanies: $25 each / 4 for $80 — in-store at 44 Main St and online. Both styles are fleece-lined with the leather Man-at-the-Wheel patch: an ordinary knit beanie lets the cold wind go right through, but the plush fleece lining blocks the wind and keeps your head far warmer on the coldest days.

Shop online — the beanie 4-pack (pick any 4 of the 12 colorways), caps, hoodies and more: https://gloucesterapparel.square.site

44 Main St hours this week: Thu 11–5 · Fri 11–5 · Sun 11–3 (Saturday: Pat D’s Photos at ClamFest in Essex, 11–4).

Dazzling and fastidious sandcastle of Edward Hopper’s Haskell’s House #GloucesterMA

Dynamite sandcastle by sculptor Janel Hawkins inspired by one of Hopper iconic Gloucester works!

Edward Hopper all Around Gloucester: Edward Hopper. Haskell’s House. 1924. Watercolor. Gift of Herbert A. Goldstone. National Gallery of Art. Washington, DC. Exhibited at Rehn Gallery (for more about Rehn Gallery, scroll down past cat. 92) and bought by George Bellows.

Coastal Living

Touching the end of Magnolia Pier, is a tradition we do for luck. Took this photo from the end of the pier. How lucky are we to live here. Grateful.

Rocky Neck Art Colony Presents “YES!” Gallery Talk Featuring Six Exhibiting

Friday, October 23, 2026 | 4–6 PM

Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA

Rocky Neck Art Colony (RNAC) invites the public to a special Gallery Talk on Friday, October 23, from 4 to 6 PM at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, celebrating YES!, the organization’s much-anticipated annual members’ exhibition.

Six exhibiting artists — Patricia Scialo, Donna Caselden, Juni Van Dyke, Martin Sorger, David Covert, and Helen Kamins — will share insights into their work, discussing the creative processes, techniques, and inspirations behind the pieces on display. Audience comments and questions are welcome, offering an opportunity for lively conversation and a deeper appreciation of the artists’ individual approaches and perspectives.

Featuring recent work by 74 RNAC artist members, YES! showcases the remarkable breadth and vitality of Rocky Neck’s artistic community. From bold abstracts to evocative realism, the exhibition celebrates the diverse styles, creative vision, and artistic passion that make Rocky Neck a vibrant center for the arts.

The Gallery Talk offers visitors a chance to connect directly with the artists, discover the stories behind their work, and experience the exhibition through the perspectives of those who created it.

More information: rockyneckartcolony.org

Attention Residents – Trash Talk!

Reminder that our trash form is now live. If you would like to swap sizes, opt-out of the program, or sign a new residence up to receive service, please go to our website: https://gloucesterma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1072 This form is available until October 31st, 2026.

If you have any trouble making an account on Open Gov to access the form, please visit our website for a step-by-step walkthrough, or check out the pinned post on our Facebook page to watch a visual walk-through.

For questions about the new program, please reach out to our Department of Public Works at (978) 325-5600.

Surfside Subs WICKED WEDNESDAY & BONUS SPECIALS! 🍂🍕

It’s a WICKED good Wednesday at Surfside! 🎃🔥 We’re bringing you some delicious deals that are too good to pass up! Whether you’re craving pizza, a fresh lobster roll, or a tasty sub, we’ve got something for everyone! 😋

🍕 BUY ANY 18” PIZZA, GET A 2ND 18” PIZZA HALF PRICE!
✅ Limit of 2 per customer

🦞 $13.99 + TAX LOBSTER ROLLS!
Served with chips & pickles!

🍕 16” PIZZAS HALF PRICE!
✅ Limit of 3 per customer

🥖 $6.99 ANY MEATBALL SUB!

🥪 $6.99 ANY TURKEY SUB!

🍁 Skip the cooking tonight and let us take care of dinner! Grab your favorites and enjoy some wicked savings!

📍 SURFSIDE
⏰ Open 11 AM – 9 PM

⚠️ Excludes gluten-free pizzas and online orders. Pizza specials cannot be combined.

🍕🍂 Good food, great deals, and a WICKED good Wednesday!

Fisherman Nightlights Are Restocked!

Our Fisherman Nightlights have been restocked at 44 Main St. If you think you’d like one for yourself or as a gift, I strongly recommend you reach out so I can hold it aside for you and plan for my re-orders in time for the holidays. At $30, these are at a great price point.

Also re-stocked are the 2027 Cape Ann Favorites wall calendars. These are available in limited quantities for $25 at the shop or at one of our upcoming shows. Next up: ClamFest in Essex Saturday Oct 24 from 11-4. Hours this week at 44 Main St will be Thursday and Friday Oct 22-23 from 11-5 and Sunday 11-3.

Marine Forecast — Wednesday, October 21

Today’s marine forecast for the coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, from the National Weather Service.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON

TODAY: NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: E 9 ft at 9 seconds and NW 2 ft at 5 seconds.

TONIGHT: NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: E 9 ft at 10 seconds and NW 3 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of showers.

THU: N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: E 9 ft at 9 seconds and N 5 ft at 6 seconds.

THU NIGHT: N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: N 9 ft at 7 seconds.

FRI: N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at 9 seconds and N 7 ft at 7 seconds.

FRI NIGHT: N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 9 seconds and NW 2 ft at 6 seconds.

SAT: W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

SAT NIGHT THROUGH SUN NIGHT: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Seas are reported as significant wave height, which is the average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave heights may be more than twice the significant wave height.

Source: National Weather Service, Boston/Norton.