A movie about modern day pirates on the hunt for sunken drugs, who kidnap a boat of tourists and force them to dive into shark infested waters to retrieve the contraband.

Quinn plays the younger version of the main character “Cassidy” and is seen throughout the entire movie in flashback scenes. Into The Deep will be out in limited theaters and all streaming platforms starting January 24th. Along with this feature film, Quinn can be seen on the season three finale of the Emmy award winning series Hacks (HBO Max), commercials for Target, Fanatics, Fox Sports, Push Pop, Amazon Sports, and AT&T. You can also see her modeling on target.com and most recently was casted as Peter Pan in Golden Performing Arts’ Peter Pan Jr. Quinn’s Instagram: @quinn_p_hensley

$89 all in gets free adult beverages, huge seat, first boarding carryon and personal item. Pretty great so far!

JANUARY 31, 2025 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

The Sawyer Free Library will welcome Kristin Czarnecki, Executive Director of the Rockport Art Association & Museum, on Thursday, February 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, for a special evening as she reads from her new memoir, Encounters with Inscriptions. The event will be at the Sawyer Free Library at 21 Main Street in downtown Gloucester. Registration is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org. 

When Kristin lost both her parents within nine months, she sought solace in books—but not just any books. In Encounters with Inscriptions (Legacy Book Press, October 2024), she reflects on the volumes her parents had inscribed and gifted her over the years, an array spanning novels, short stories, poetry, nature writing, cultural criticism, and even a cookbook. As Kristin revisits each cherished title, she explores her grief, the complexities of childhood and family, and the rewards of a life spent reading. She recalls falling in love with poetry, contemplates how the Troubles in Northern Ireland shaped her adolescence, reflects on the legacy of her mother’s feminism, and comes to know her father better through an author he loved. Ultimately, these pages reveal how the power of literature can inspire, confound, soothe, and surprise us.

Kristin Czarnecki is also the author of a memoir, The First Kristin: The Story of a Naming, and a chapbook, Sliced. Her creative nonfiction, poetry, literary criticism, and book reviews have appeared in numerous publications. Kristin holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati and was an English professor for many years at Georgetown College. From 2015 to 2020, she served as President of the International Virginia Woolf Society and remains on the Virginia Woolf Miscellany editorial board. She lives in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

This event will be moderated by Heather Atwood, an artist, a home cook, and a writer/producer who also lives here in Cape Ann. Additionally, The Bookstore of Gloucester will be on-site during the event to sell copies of Kristin’s books.

To register, go to the calendar page of sawyerfreelibrary.org. Space is limited. Questions, 978-325-5500.

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Pretty badass that when anyone local says “Where should we go for lunch” and the other person responds “The Hotel” that everyone knows they’re talking about Beauport.

JANUARY 28, 2025 BY ANGEL WINGS WELLNESS

Cannabinoids are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds produced by cannabis plants and some other botanicals, as well as the human endocannabinoid system (ECS).

There are two types of cannabinoids: phytocannabinoids and endocannabinoids. Each is named based on where they are derived. The prefix phyto- means “plant,” and phytocannabinoids originate from plants. The prefix endo- means “within,” and these cannabinoids are produced within the body. Both interact with the endocannabinoid system of the nervous system.

Over 100 cannabinoids have been identified. Two of the best-known are CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Each compound interacts with cannabinoid receptors within the ECS. Cannabinoids can elicit both psychoactive and non-psychoactive effects. Below are a few of the more prevalent cannabinoids and their primary effects:

CBD (Cannabidiol): This therapeutic cannabinoid has many beneficial properties (pain relief, anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea and others) but is non-intoxicating. Research continues to inform us about CBD’s potential.

CBG (Cannabigerol): The first cannabinoid ever identified, CBG has displayed antifungal, antibacterial, antidepressant and pain-relieving properties. Like CBD, it is non-intoxicating.

CBN (Cannabinol): This cannabinoid has been shown to help sedate the body, alleviate pain and nausea and support a sense of calm – with minimal side effects.

CBC (Cannabichromene): Studies have demonstrated CBC’s benefits for mood, pain, inflammation, brain cells and even acne. It is non-intoxicating and aids in the entourage effect.

THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol): This cannabinoid has significant intoxicating effects. (It’s the component that produces the high Cannabis is known for.) THC has been proven to sedate and relax, and it also affects cognition, consciousness, mood and energy levels.

Taken alone, each cannabinoid can produce different effects in the body. When taken together, cannabinoids may work in synergy to enhance the cannabis plant’s functional benefits overall and may create vastly different experiences with different benefits and impact depending on the ratio of different cannabinoids.

Full-spectrum formulations are as close to nature as possible. The whole-plant hemp extract contains all of the cannabinoids and terpenes. They work better together – and this is commonly referred to as the “entourage effect.” Visit us at AngelWingsShop.com

Drop by Angel Wings Wellness 12 Rogers Street Gloucester to find out more how CBD can improve the quality of your life! Friday and Saturday 11-4 or call for an appointment  978-985-4592

JANUARY 21, 2025 ~ GLOUCESTEREDUCATIONFOUNDATION

Gloucester’s favorite day of play returns! Mark your calendars now, or be prepared for your kids to be really annoyed with you :). Follow the Gloucester Education Foundation’s social media and website for updates, activity schedules, swag previews, and more!

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JANUARY 27, 2025 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

Funding to support operations of expanded Sawyer Free Library  

For Immediate Release (January 27, 2024) Gloucester, MA – – The Sawyer Free Library has been awarded a $27,700 grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, through its Operating Grants for Organizations Program that provides multi-year, unrestricted operating grants to nonprofit organizations that enrich Massachusetts’ cultural life. This funding recognizes the Library’s commitment to high-quality cultural and educational resources and activities in the arts, humanities and sciences.

“Our Cape Ann residents deserve outstanding opportunities, and that’s exactly what the newly renovated and modernized state-of-the-art Sawyer Free Library will provide – for free to all,” said Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). “This grant from the Mass Cultural Council is a crucial investment in our community, ensuring the Library remains a beacon of equal access and lifelong learning.”

“As the daughter of a school librarian, public libraries hold a special place in my heart,” said State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D-Gloucester). “The Sawyer Free Library fosters a love of reading, inspires learning, and cultivates connections among all the residents of Cape Ann. I am grateful to the Mass Cultural Council for their support at this exciting moment as the Library expands its resources, programs, and services to reach new audiences and build a lasting community.”

“We are deeply grateful to the Mass Cultural Council for recognizing the Sawyer Free Library’s public value,” said Mern Sibley, President of the Sawyer Free Library Board of Trustees. “For nearly 200 years, we have enriched lives, fostered creativity, and built connections. As we move into our newly renovated, expanded, and modernized space, this grant will help us broaden our reach, enhance our services, and continue building a brighter future for Gloucester.”

As the largest free public space in Gloucester, the Sawyer Free Library draws over 275,000 in-person and online visitors annually. Guided by its mission to cultivate community connections, power imaginations, inspire learning, and provide an inclusive, welcoming space for all, it hosts hundreds of free public programs each year. With a newly renovated and modernized building, the Library looks to increase monthly programs by 25% and community-focused events by 50%.

For Fiscal Year 2025, the Mass Cultural Council has adopted a $34 million spending plan, enabling the agency to award at least 2,500 grants totaling approximately $38 million to the Commonwealth’s creative and cultural sector. These funds primarily come from the Council’s $26.7 million state budget appropriation and support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Through initiatives such as the Mass Cultural Facilities Fund in partnership with MassDevelopment, the Council’s unrestricted organizational support grants help cultural organizations innovate, take on new challenges, and expand access for underserved audiences—improving quality of life, creating economic opportunity, and fostering greater cultural participation across Massachusetts.  

Mass Cultural Council funds reach every community in the Commonwealth. Its mission is to advance the Commonwealth’s creative and cultural sector by celebrating traditions and talents, championing its collective needs, and equitably investing public resources.

Not that they’re charging 30 cents more per customer that dines in, but that they’re announcing it rather than just increasing their price by 30 cents which no one is going to balk at anyway.

This is such a terrible marketing idea.

That’s worse than charging 10 cents for a paper bag at a grocery store.

You just piss off the customer and point out a problem when no one would have even complained. Whoever made the decision to post the sign would be off my team so fast their head would spin.

We’re thrilled to announce a new coffee partnership with Motif Roasters!!! After an engaging “cupping” (☕️☕️☕️ tasting) hosted by head roaster Eoin Vincent, we’ve chosen two of our favorite Motif coffees to brew for our customers.

❤️☕️The Motif Morning Brew blends beans from Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Guatemala, with notes of coca, roasted nuts, and caramel. Word on the street is that dark roast is popular on Cape Ann, so we’ve also chosen Motif’s Dogtown, a rich Colombian dark roast. ❤️☕️

The Team at Salty’s 🥯🥯🥯
1 Whistlestop Mall, Rockport
Open Sat. & Sun. 8 am – 11 am or sell out.

local #coffee #motifroasters #bagels #capeann #rockport #gloucester #manchesterbythesea #essexma #goodmorninggloucester

JANUARY 29, 2025 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

On Tuesday, February 4, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., theSawyer Free Library will host a presentation and discussion about Planning for Medicare led by a representative of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. 

This informative presentation is geared toward individuals approaching medicare eligibility and for the community who may still be working and looking to transition. 

Topics covered include health insurance information outside of employer-sponsored coverage, such as an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans and programs available to early retirees, and COBRA.

No registration required. For questions or more information, please email: moneill@sawyerfreelibrary.org or call 978-325-5500.

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