Category: Good Morning Gloucester

There’s always something cool going on down at the Harbor Loop. It’s one of my most oft recommended activities for families.

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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A Great Night Sleep Is Priceless!

Breaking news on the Elks Spring Craft Show Sunday May 24 from 10-3: Originally scheduled to be held in parking lot on Atlantic Road has been moved indoors at the Elks due to expected weather conditions. Pat D’s Photos, Ardizzoni Photography, and Joey will be on hand with many of your other local favorites.

Collecting…

Be part of the show!

(Photo by Meredith Mashburn Photography/Theatrical Rights Worldwide)

If you have any interest in taking part in this season’s production of The Addams Family, please come to the auditions on Tuesday, May 27, at the Annisquam Village Hall. Auditions for children ages 6-12 will start at 5:30 p.m. Teen and adult auditions start at 6 p.m. Get all the Details, Character Descriptions, and all the music and sides for downloading at www.annisquamvillageplayers.com/join-the-cast-and-crew.  Be the Zombie you’ve always wanted to be! It’s going to be a great show!

Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival Returns to Stage Fort Park on June 14

The Cape Ann Jewish Cultural Festival is back for its second year on Sunday, June 14, from 1:00–3:00 PM at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester.

Hosted by the Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann, the festival is free and open to the entire community. The afternoon will feature live Jewish music, inflatables, games, crafts, local vendors, community organizations, and delicious kosher food available for purchase.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Stage Fort Park, the festival is a celebration of Jewish culture, family, community, and the rich diversity of Cape Ann.

Admission is free, but advance tickets are requested so organizers can plan properly.

Free tickets and more information are available at CapeAnnJewishFestival.com.

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We took our first schooner sail of the season this week to take advantage of the gorgeous weather we were experiencing. We went along with Captain Harold Burnham and Mary Kay for an afternoon on the water so we were blessed with knowledgeable and informed guides. A young family from Kentucky and a additional visitors joined us for this perfect day to be on the water. This is a great adventure to offer your visitors or for yourself. Tickets and information available at this link. We got out pretty often so maybe we’ll see you on board one day! Thomas E. Lannon, you’re next!

May 20, 2026 ~ Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute ~ 

Space is running out! Spots are still available for the week of June 29th!

Our Summer STEM programs are one-week courses designed to give students hands-on science experience in a biotechnology laboratory.

We are thrilled to announce that this year, we are partnering with Maritime Gloucester for our new program, From Harbor to Helix: Training in Environmental DNA. During this one-week course, students will dive into authentic marine science by collecting environmental samples using hands-on sampling techniques. Back in the lab, students will analyze their samples using industry-standard biotechnology methods, including micropipetting, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR, and DNA metabarcoding. This immersive experience connects fieldwork to cutting-edge molecular biology, giving students a firsthand look at how scientists study biodiversity and marine ecosystems from sample to sequence.

The course is taught by Gloucester Biotechnology Academy and Maritime Gloucester staff, and does not require any previous science or lab experience. Each student will have ample guidance and support in these real-world investigations.

Registration is open to rising 9th graders through seniors who graduated in 2026 who are interested in real-world science and learning in a hands-on environment.

Want to learn more? Please visit our website or contact Hannah Lister for more information.

Register Now: Summer STEM at Gloucester Biotechnology Academy!

Pink Ladies…

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 21, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

May 21 – June 21, 2026
Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MA

Gloucester, MA — Play as Practice is a five-artist exhibition curated by Mallie Loring Pratt and Hanna Taylor Marino that examines the dynamic relationship between formal studio practice and the experimental work that unfolds alongside it. Featuring work by Pratt, Marino, Isabel Bacon, Margaret Sweet, and Julia Von Metzsch, the exhibition offers an intimate look into the creative process and the “side journeys” that quietly shape each artist’s visual language.

Bringing together painting, sketches, collage, and exploratory works, Play as Practice invites viewers to consider what constitutes an artist’s “real” work. By placing finished pieces in conversation with studies and experiments, the exhibition reveals the moments of play, uncertainty, and discovery that often lead to artistic breakthroughs.

Each of the five artists moves fluidly between abstraction and representation, sharing a common interest in where those boundaries blur. Though distinct in style and approach, the artists are united by a willingness to embrace process, curiosity, and experimentation as essential parts of their practices.

Collectively, the artists bring significant professional recognition to the exhibition, including museum exhibitions, gallery representation throughout New England, critical coverage, brand collaborations, and work held in private and corporate collections nationwide.

Rather than presenting only polished outcomes, Play as Practice offers audiences a behind-the-scenes perspective on contemporary painting practices and the evolving decisions that shape them.

Play as Practice will be on view at Cove Gallery in Gloucester from May 21 through June 21, 2026. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, May 21 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Featured Artists

Mallie Loring Pratt
Hanna Taylor Marino
Isabel Bacon
Margaret Sweet
Julia Von Metzsch