Some of your favorite downtown stores plan to stay open late tonight to help you with your holiday preparations. Keep an eye out on their social media or maybe give a call to check if you want to know specific store info. We will be open 11-5 today and tomorrow at 44 Main St.
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The doors to the newly reimagined Sawyer Free Library are open, and the excitement across Gloucester is undeniable. This extraordinary community space is far more than a beautiful building — it is a reflection of who we are: rooted in tradition, fueled by creativity, and committed to an inclusive and vibrant future.
Inside, visitors will find welcoming areas for children, teens, and adults; expanded digital resources; and a sustainable, accessible design that ensures everyone in our community has a place to learn, gather, and grow. The Library has once again become our civic anchor — a place where curiosity is sparked, connections are made, and democracy is strengthened.
But while the ribbon has been cut, our work is not done.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we have reached 65% of our $28 million goal. To fully realize this once-in-a-century project, we must raise the final $8 million. One hundred percent of this year’s Annual Appeal supports the Sawyer Free 2025 Capital Campaign, helping us finish what we started and ensuring this remarkable community investment endures for generations.
This is Gloucester’s library. It belongs to all of us.
As we approach the end of the year, we hope the greater Cape Ann community will thoughtfully consider supporting the Annual Appeal. To make a tax-deductible donation, please visitwww.sawyerfreelibrary.org or mail a contribution to:
If you’re a last minute shopper, we have you covered at the Cape Ann Makers Market Sunday Dec 21 at The Cut from noon-4 PM. You know you love the vendors (Pat D’s Photos included along with other GMG favorites Donna Ardizzoni, Cape Ann Sea Salts, Hold Fast and many more). Maybe you’re done with your shopping and you need a little shopping therapy! Stop in!
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Check out this compilation of video messages from GPS alumni, created by Marty Del Vecchio for the Gloucester Education Foundation’s recent 20th Anniversary Gala.
Please consider a donation to GEF’s year-end appeal before 12/31 to help support thousands of more kids like Rebecca, Trinity, Olivia, AJ, Thea and Nate. The programs that sparked their love for music, engineering, science, dance, theater and community – and led them to labs at Harvard and Northeastern; stages at Emerson, Suffolk, and Berklee; and tall ships sailing to St.Croix! – were make possible by the generosity of the Gloucester community. Over 20 years, YOU have helped raise over $11M for GEF! Thank you!
🧂❄️🧊 Join us in celebrating the fish city’s recognizably salty character with the 5th Annual Gloucester’s So Salty, a festival sponsored by the Cape Ann Museum in partnership with Discover Gloucester. This annual event brings over 2,000 people to the downtown area each January to shop at local stores, enjoy family friendly activities, and find each of the ice sculptures sponsored by local cultural institutions and businesses. 🧊☃️ Find more information coming soon at https://www.capeannmuseum.org/series/5th-annual-gloucesters-so-salty/.
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We’ve gone from fall foliage to snow and frigid temperatures in less than 3 weeks.
Thanksgiving leftovers have run out. Fortunately, eggnog came early this year.Anne-Lise enjoying colorful foliage on Niles Pond Road, November 20th.Same road, as temperatures are dropping into the teens, December 14th.The turkeys will stick around for the winter, owning the roads.Berries have held out to provide the only bright colors around Niles Pond.A warm early December allowed Canada Geese to continue walking on water.But soon the Mallards were walking on ice, around an opening.Followed by snow.Getting to be huddling time.Deer eat whatever they can find – our bushes. The right antler didn’t grow normally.Yesterday was the coldest, but we’re expecting a short reprieve.Approaching Christmas and the Holidays, the winter sunsets seem to be more sinister.
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What’s the minimum height for someone to play Santa?
If you had to choose would you had to choose one or the other, would you pick a super short fat Santa or a tall skinny Santa? Inquiring minds want to know. #badsanta@gmgjim#shortsanta
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