November 10, 2025 ~ The Cut Live ~ 

Wednesday we’re hosting our weekly Seisiun! Join us for live traditional Celtic music in the restaurant. No cover! Musicians will gather starting at 6pm and play until 9pm. This is intended to be an intimate and collaborative celebration of live music for the whole community, so we hope you’ll come by, grab a pint, and enjoy!

Thursday Danielia Cotton will be up on The Cut stage! She is hard to categorize, and that’s part of Danielia Cotton’s magic – her music is part indie rock, part country, part soul, part Americana! Megan Wolffe will be kicking the show off with some of her new original music! There are still some tickets left, so come discover your new favorite artist. Doors at 6:30pm. Show at 7:30pm.

Friday is DMTB – A Celebration of Dave Matthews Band. Everyone says this isn’t just a cover band – they’re able to transport you right back to a DMB show in the ’90s/’00s. Come sing along to all your favorites! Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm. There are still some tickets available!

We will also have Judes & The Hutch in the restaurant from 7pm-9pm. No cover. Just come hang, grab a drink and a burger, and enjoy some live music!

Saturday Once An Outlaw makes their debut at The Cut! Featuring Chris Anderson (formerly of The Outlaws), this is a powerhouse guitar-driven blues/southern rock experience you won’t want to miss. They’re joined by The Peacheaters – an Allman Brothers tribute and there are still some tickets available! Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm.

As always, Little Sister will be serving their Best of The North Shore award-winning burgers (and so much more) starting at 5pm each night and now starting at noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Come early and grab food before the show or stay late and refuel after dancing!

Danielia Cotton Tickets

DMTB Tickets

Once An Outlaw Tickets

LITTLE SISTER IS ALSO NOW OPEN AT NOON ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY! COME WATCH FOOTBALL WITH US!! We have NFL Sunday Ticket and we’re the only bar in town that has enough TVs to show ALL the games. You can also scan in each game day for a chance to win a VIP Super Bowl Party Experience! We’ll be hosting the best Super Bowl Party on the North Shore back in the venue!!

HOURS:
MON 5PM, TUE CLOSED, WED 5PM, THU 5PM, FRI 5PM, SAT 12PM, SUN 12PM

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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Participants will have the opportunity to create special remembrances such as ornaments, painted rocks, and memory boxes and to repair or make new Luminary bags that were damaged by rain at the Luminaries & Love event in August. It’s a chance for people to come together once again for comfort, creativity, and connection.

📍 Gloucester Fraternity Club, 27 Webster Street
🕑 Saturday, 11/15, 2–4 PM

Guests are welcome to bring photos of loved ones to include in their creations.

The event is presented by SADOD (Support After Death by Overdose) and Luminaries & Love, and funded by Essex County Outreach.
Together we remember. 💜

Thank you so much for helping to spread the word.
For more information, contact Melissa at SADOD.org. or 413-420-7210

Warmly,

Kathy Day & Melissa Lezynski

November 12, 2025 ~ backyardgrowersgloucester ~ 

Gloucester’s weekly farmers market The Backyard Growcery is BACK for a pop-up holiday market hosted at The Cut in downtown Gloucester on Saturday, December 6, 12-3pm. Brought to you by Backyard Growers, stop by to celebrate the season in community, shop farm-fresh and locally-made foods, enjoy live music, and more, all in a great location.

Featuring:

Farm-Fresh & Locally-Made Food

Community Seed Giveaway

Eco-friendly Gifts for the Gardener

Family Holiday Craft Corner

2026 Backyard Growers Garden Applications

Live Music

And More!

Backyard Growers is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization committed to creating equitable access to the resources, space & knowledge people need to grow their own food in our community and 100% of Gloucester Public Schools.  Learn more about Backyard Growers at backyardgrowers.org.

Schooner Ernestina 119 years old!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Joey Ciaramitaro

Len Burgess forwards the link-

Now 119 years old, the SCHOONER ERNESTINA (formely EFFIE M. MORRISSEY) was Essex-built in the Winter of 1893-94 and launch on Feb. 1, 1894. Designed by George Melville McClain and built at the James & Tarr, Essex, MA. the builder was Willard Burnham.
Be sure to read the link below to her great history as a…Grand Banks fishing schooner…Extensive Arctic exploration…U.S. military survey and supply…Cape Verdean packet trader, and now a National Historical Landmark of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, official sailing vessel of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Under SEMA (Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey Association) Ernestina is being restored and will be operated as an educational enterprise. Other agencies and organizations committed to her stewardship are DCR, the Ernestina Commission and the National Park Service. History: http://www.ernestina.org/about/about-ernestina/history/
-LB

Hi! I thought these were pretty spectacular with the moon rise from last night. Hammond castle in foreground.  Welcome to share on the website if you’d like.

– Anne Holt

Northern Lights over Annisquam From Kat McMillan

Am I just getting old and time is passing so quickly before my eyes that this is just normal inflation like when you could buy a house in the 60s for 30 grand that’s now a million dollars? Or is $12.49 for chuck just bananas bananas?

I used to go to the grocery store every morning looking for something to cook for lunch at the dock but now by the time you pick up a couple of ingredients the price spirals past what you can eat out at.

Again, I LOVE the convenience, service, wide aisles and cleanliness of our Stop and Shop, I’m just having a hard time finding any values. Maybe it’s just me getting old and not keeping up in my mind with regular inflation.

There’s always something happening at Machaca Tacos & Tequila in Gloucester! Whether you’re chasing tacos, tequila, or late-night bites, we’ve got your week covered.

Taco Tuesdays

Single taco specials — the perfect excuse to try something new. Mix, match, and explore our authentic taco lineup.

Wednesday Specials

• Kids Eat FREE with an adult entrée
• $20 Burrito & Beer Combo — midweek comfort, Machaca-style.

Karaoke Thursdays

Mic on, lights up! Karaoke kicks off at 8:30 PM. Bring your crew, grab a margarita, and sing your heart out.

Friday Chef’s Specials

Every Friday brings something new to the menu. Ask your server about the rotating entrée and appetizer specials, always fresh, always flavorful.

Late Night Bites

Tuesday–Sunday | 9–11 PM

$7 Bites | $11 Burger & Fries

Perfect for post-shift snacks or after-hours cravings.

📍 Machaca – 14 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA

🎉 Open Tuesday–Sunday at 4:30 PM

Come hungry. Leave happy. See you this week at Machaca!

Always having a couple of delicious slices at the ready is much appreciated .

Strange that all year long you rarely see a deer and then one week you see them routinely.

What’s that all about?

A handy Google search reveals-

When someone says “the deer are in the rut,” it means the deer are in their breeding season

This period is characterized by significant behavioral changes in the deer population, driven by hormonal shifts triggered by the decreasing amount of daylight in the fall. 

Key Behaviors During the Rut:

• Increased Activity: Bucks and does move around more frequently, often abandoning their typical nocturnal habits and being active during daylight hours.
• Buck Aggression: Male deer (bucks) experience a surge in testosterone, making them more aggressive. They often spar or fight with other males for breeding rights to females.
• Territory Marking: Bucks leave visual and scent markers, such as rubs (stripping bark off trees with their antlers) and scrapes (pawing the ground and urinating in the spot), to communicate their presence and dominance to other deer in the area.
• Chasing and Seeking: Bucks actively search for and pursue does that are in estrus (ready to breed), sometimes chasing a single doe for hours or days.
• Decreased Caution: Driven by the urge to mate, bucks become less cautious and more distracted by breeding activity, which can lead to an increase in deer-vehicle collisions.
• Reduced Eating: Bucks may focus so intensely on breeding that they eat and drink very little, often losing a significant amount of body weight during this time. 

The rut is a critical time for the species, ensuring fawns are born in the spring when the weather is warm and food is abundant, increasing their chances of survival. For hunters and wildlife observers, it is a period of heightened activity and a good time to observe deer movement. 

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November 8, 2025 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.

THC
THC is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. It can induce feelings of sleepiness and help you fall asleep faster. However, long-term, heavy use of THC may have drawbacks.

While it might help you fall asleep initially, it can alter your sleep cycles over time. Indeed, studies suggest that regular heavy THC use may reduce the duration of REM sleep, which is vital for memory consolidation and cognitive function.

If you’re considering using cannabinoids for sleep, it’s worth exploring products that combine different compounds. After all, researchers think when cannabis compounds work together, they enhance their overall therapeutic value due to the entourage effect.

While research is ongoing, many users report positive effects on their sleep patterns when using CBN.

CBN may reduce sleep disturbance and nighttime awakening, helping you fall asleep faster. This can be particularly beneficial if you struggle with racing thoughts or anxiety at bedtime.

Sleep duration is another area where CBN might offer benefits. It might improve overall sleep quality by increasing the time spent in deep, restorative sleep stages, which are crucial for physical recovery and cognitive function.

Our CBD Sleep Gummies combine CBN (5mg) with CBD (30mg) to enhance sleep-promotion. They are also melatonin-free, so they don’t disrupt your body’s natural production of the hormone.

Instead, they work naturally with your system to help regulate your circadian rhythm. We recommend that you take them consistently to enjoy high-quality sleep from now on.⃰

How Does CBN Work as a Sleep Aid?
CBN primarily binds to CB1 receptors in the brain and central nervous system. This interaction is thought to be behind CBN’s ability to promote sleep.

This cannabinoid may also offer pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory benefits, indirectly improving sleep quality. Chronic pain and inflammation often disrupt sleep patterns, so addressing these issues may lead to more restful nights.

Furthermore, by reducing anxiety—a common barrier to quality sleep—CBN could help you relax and fall asleep more easily. Anxiety is a known sleep disruptor, so keeping it in check undoubtedly enables you to sleep more easily.

Our CBD Gummies offer a blend of cannabinoids that may synergistically promote relaxation and better sleep. They are formulated to melt away feelings of worry, irritability, and negative outlooks.

Our industry-leading formula in these Gummies features ultra-calming cannabinoids CBG and CBN and a specially formulated de-stress blend of botanicals, including St. John’s Wort and chamomile to support mind and body relaxation and target feelings of anxiety for overall mood support. ⃰

Many users report positive experiences with CBN-infused products for sleep. However, everyone’s endocannabinoid system is unique, so you may need to experiment to find the right dosage for your needs.

Please visit us Fridays or Saturdays 11-4 at 12 Rogers Street Gloucester

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

AngelWingsCBD.com

The chili is outstanding!

Ross Franklin is so damn talented.