Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

May 27, 2026 ~ gloucestereducationfoundation ~ 

This morning the Gloucester Education Foundation took a group of supporters to see the new Gloucester High School Medical Assisting program, led by teacher Grace Ferrara and Vocational Coordinator Brenda Waslick with support from three students.

One of the visitors, a Nurse Practitioner at Addison Gilbert, sent us this message right after: “Grace and the program are incredible!! It’s truly fantastic; she has thought of everything. I came back to work and was telling some staff and one person immediately said “I wish they had that when I was at GHS!””

Music to our ears!

Thank you to Grace, Brenda and the students for the tour, to all of the visitors who came to see the program, and especially to Jim and Chris Barker of the JMR Barker Foundation for their advocacy and significant financial support for this new vocational track.

Here’s some additional information about the program from GEF’s upcoming FY26 Impact Report, out next week!

May 27, 2026 by Angel Wings Wellness

Learning Horses From the Ground Up: Why the Foundation Matters

There’s something magical about horses that draws people in almost instantly. Their beauty, strength, sensitivity, and quiet intelligence leave a lasting impression. But truly learning about horses goes far beyond riding lessons or memorizing tack names. The deepest understanding begins with the foundation — learning how horses think, communicate, and experience the world around them.

And that’s where the real connection begins.

Horses Speak a Different Language

Horses are incredibly intuitive animals. Long before humans domesticated them, they survived by reading energy, movement, and subtle changes in their environment. They communicate mostly through body language — a flick of an ear, a shift in posture, the softness in an eye.

When people begin learning horses in a foundational way, they start to notice these small details. They learn that horses are constantly communicating, and that trust is built quietly through consistency, patience, and presence.

It becomes less about “controlling” a horse and more about creating a relationship.

The Foundation Starts on the Ground

One of the most overlooked parts of horse education is groundwork — simply spending time with horses before ever stepping into a saddle. Grooming, leading, observing herd behavior, understanding boundaries, and learning safe handling skills all create the framework for a confident and respectful partnership.

To Learn More Peacelovehorse.com

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May 27, 2026 ~ Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute ~ 

Free community lecture on Tuesday, June 16th at Hammond Castle Museum

Join GMGI in partnership with Ocean Alliance to understand more about the secrets whale blow can tell us about the ocean.

Whales are considered sentinel species — their health offers an early warning about the condition of ocean ecosystems. Yet today, one in four cetacean species is vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.

Join Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) to learn about its eight-year collaboration with Ocean Alliance (OA), a Gloucester-based nonprofit pioneering drone technology for marine mammal science. Together, GMGI and OA are using whale exhalant, or blow, collected with SnotBot®, an aptly-named drone used for noninvasive sample collection, to study whale respiratory microbiomes across multiple species and oceans. This research is building the foundation needed to track changes in the health status of whales and their ocean ecosystem over time.

Tuesday, June 16th at Hammond Castle Museum

Doors for this event open at 5:30pm, with the lecture beginning promptly at 6:00pm.

Click here to register for this free event!

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We are excited to announce plans for the upcoming reenactment of the Battle of Gloucester—an important moment in our city’s history and one of the events that helped shape the formation of the United States Navy.

To make this event a success, we are seeking volunteers who are willing to be part of something truly special. This reenactment is expected to draw large crowds and will showcase Gloucester’s rich history while bringing the community together in a meaningful way.

Event Details:
• Event: Battle of Gloucester Reenactment
• Location: Stage Fort Park
• Date: June 20 and 21
Saturday and Sunday’s events will be the same each day

Volunteers may sign up for a full day or select shifts, depending on availability. When filling out the form, please note any restrictions, questions, or concerns.

Click the link for more details and to sign up!

The North Shore Health Project is pleased to announce that our Annual Ann Margaret Ferrante Legacy Health Activist Award Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday morning, June 9th at The Castle Manor Inn, Gloucester. Tickets are $50 and available through the Eventbrite link at the bottom of this invitation.

This year, our honoree is Sal Zerilli. Sal is the founder of Awesome Gloucester and Awesome Rockport, The Murals Project and more. Awesome Gloucester and Awesome Rockport combined have gifted over $280K in $1,000 microgrants in both communities to make them even more awesome! The Mural Project has funded original art all over Gloucester and Rockport, and Sal’s spearheading of the “Down The Fort: A Documentary and Archive Project” will ensure that important voices are never lost. The most recent project, Branded Aliens, is a partnership with Laura Ventimiglia and tells the stories of Italian-Americans in Gloucester who were ostracized during WW2. Sal exemplifies what we mean when we talk about the overall health of the community. He is a well-deserving recipient this year, and we look forward to celebrating him. You will have the opportunity to hear from people who work with Sal as well as other friends and family. Please bring a new package of socks to add to our Client Closet.

Use the link below to purchase tickets. To reserve a table, please email Susan at scoviello@healthproject.org

The Health Project supports those living with or affected by HIV, HepC and substance use disorder. With two physical locations located in Gloucester and Haverhill, as well as a mobile van which services Essex, Beverly, Ipswich, Wenham and Rockport, the Health Project supports community members all over Essex County. The Health Project’s services are funded through a contract from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

We look forward to welcoming you in June!

Susan Coviello, ED, North Shore Health Project

May 22, 2026 by Angel Wings Wellness

Need Better Sleep? CBD and CBN may help with their remarkable sleep promoting properties!

When it comes to sleep, not all cannabinoids are created equal. However, here are three cannabinoids that may influence your sleep patterns:

CBD
CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive compound popular for its potential therapeutic benefits. One of its well-studied properties is its anti-inflammatory effect. It also possesses remarkable sleep-promoting properties due to its ability to calm the mind and body.

CBD also doesn’t make you high. Instead, it helps you relax and unwind, which could prove beneficial if you struggle with falling and staying asleep. Research suggests that CBD may help reduce anxiety, which can be a major barrier to falling asleep.

CBN
CBN (cannabinol), on the other hand, is a mildly psychoactive compound that forms when THC breaks down. It is known as the “sleepy cannabinoid in old weed” because users claim it induces sedation, which helps them to sleep.

Like CBD, CBN is often touted for its potential sedative effects. Some users report that CBN helps them fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. However, research on CBN’s sleep-promoting effects is limited, and more studies are needed to confirm its efficacy.

Please visit us Fridays or Saturdays 11-4 at 12 Rogers Street Gloucester or call for a Free Consultation or private appointment.

Get a free consultation and grab some free samples and see for yourself if CBD can improve the quality of your life.

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