Category: Good Morning Gloucester

Thanksgiving Animals — pat morss

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Here’s a look at some of our neighbors during Thanksgiving season.

This fly has opted for indoors, and is fascinated watching me at my computer.
House Sparrows forever greet us at low altitude on our walks.
Red-tailed Hawk, before three boisterous crows dispatched him further down our path.
Hooded Mergansers have returned to Niles Pond and look thankfully relaxed.
A Double-crested Cormorant figures the pond is quieter than the ocean.
The seals are at Brace Cove for the winter. The one in the middle has a bloody red face.
Mabe it had an encounter with this one, a couple of rocks over (head at left).
This coyote’s misfortune was deadly. Seen here after several high tides.
A handsome white-tailed buck stared me down in our yard.
His doe was watching patiently from the bushes behind him.
Another day another doe. “How do I look in red?”
A welcome walk and a red sunset after our extended Thanksgiving lunch.

Hannah at Cedarwood Events Is Making Storefronts On Main Streets Come Alive For The Holidays

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Check out Hannah on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/cedarwood.events?igsh=cnh5ZDdsbjI0MjEy

Cape Ann Makers Market at the Cruiseport on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Posted on by James Eves

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Come get your Christmas and Holiday shopping done while you sip a beverage, listen to music and buy from over 55 local vendors – food gifts, soaps, lotions, artwork, jewelry, home goods, all unique handcrafted items – something for everyone on your list!

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Good Morning Cape Ann Bagel FriendsFrom Salty’s Bagels

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We will be taking Saturday, November 29th off and reopening Sunday, November 30th at 8:00 am in Rockport.

Cheers!
The Team at Salty’s

Photo: @zoeeexu

family #friends #community

Downtown This Weekend!

Posted on by Pat D

And don’t forget free 2 hour parking after you register at kiosk or on Flowbird app…..graphic provided by Downtown Gloucester Facebook page. AND Cape Ann Makers Market Saturday at Cruiseport ; Minglewood Market Sunday.

Deck The Halls At Hammond Castle

Posted on by Pat D

We decided to visit Hammond Castle on Hesperus Ave and take a look at their Deck The Halls display. Did you know that Hammond Castle offers Gloucester residents free entry on Tuesdays? So we went last Tuesday and were pleasantly surprised to note how many others had the same idea. We saw some familiar Gloucester faces as well as a notable number of other visitors. The display is up until Jan 4 as well as in the evenings on Thursdays through December. I am sure it is extra pretty in the evening. It’s a great idea for visiting family! Tickets and more info at this link.

As you can see here, it’s very beautiful and peaceful to stroll through seeking the many ways every corner has been filled with holiday cheer.

Statement on the Passing of Ann-Margaret Ferrante 

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

It is with a broken heart that we announce the loss of our dear friend and mentor Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante, who passed away early this morning at the age of 53 after a long and brave journey with pancreatic cancer. 

First elected to the legislature in 2008, Ann-Margaret dedicated her legislative career to ensuring that Cape Ann always had a seat at the table in legislative matters; always focused on our fishermen, jobs and economic development, and helping those in need.

Driven by her faith and her focus on community, Ann-Margaret lived to embody the social gospel of Matthew: “for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.”

Ann-Margaret’s legacy persists in those causes which she led and championed: the establishment of Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute and Gloucester Biotechnology Academy, bringing the Imagination Library to Cape Ann’s children, the expansion of The Open Door to help those in need, her focus on giving the people of Cape Ann and the Commonwealth new opportunities, and much more. She has touched the lives of many she never knew and who never knew her.

A sincere thank you to everyone who has prayed, lent a hand, and loved Ann-Margaret over the past five years as she contended with this awful disease. She never forgot how fortunate she was to have such loving and caring friends.

An obituary and details on arrangements will be forthcoming. Please keep Ann-Margaret’s family and loved ones in your thoughts at this difficult time.

Happy Thanksgiving Family and Friends

Posted on by Pat D

Wishing you all a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving celebration this year. We are thankful to so many of you for following our adventures and welcoming us to the community. I hope you can celebrate with family or friends and that you carry gratitude in your heart year round.

Here’s some snippets from the Gloucester Daily Times of Nov. 26 1925. It was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving that year. Note that the warrant was for an upcoming December vote for Mayor, Alderman and School Committee! And the GHS football team was expected to do well for their Thanksgiving Day game. Thanksgiving Dinner for $1.50. Those were the days my friend. Good luck today to the Gloucester football team!