My View of Life on the Dock
After 24 years in our current location, we’re getting ready for a new chapter!
Beauport Financial is moving to 33 Commercial Street in Gloucester in the next few weeks. Our growing team needs more room, and we look forward to welcoming you into our new space.
Our address is changing, but our phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same—as will our commitment to thoughtful planning and personal service.
Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to moving day!
#Onthisday in 1991, Cape Ann locals received word of the last reported sighting of the “Andrea Gail.” The commercial swordfishing vessel and its 6-person crew out of Gloucester were lost in the North Atlantic Ocean in the #PerfectStorm that inspired a book and movie.
— Cape Ann Museum
I enjoyed watching three deer in the yard the other day. This one stopped several times to appreciate the view.
Happy birthday Boss. Make this guy happy and stop by 44 Main St today 11-3 and check out his hat collection.
The Gloucester gift, handled. Our Gloucester Fishing Boat Hoodie — fishing boat and lighthouse, big on the back, small on the chest — paired with your pick of one of our fleece-lined beanies and pom caps with the leather Man-at-the-Wheel patch. Pick your hoodie color and size, pick your beanie, done. $75 worth of Gloucester for $70, and like everything in the shop, no tax on it. Order it here — ready for pickup at 44 Main or shipped to your door. Shop hours this weekend: Sat 11–5, Sun 11–3.
Today’s marine forecast for the coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, from the National Weather Service.
TODAY SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 3 seconds and NE 1 foot at 4 seconds.
TONIGHT SW winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 1 foot at 4 seconds.
FRI W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 1 foot at 5 seconds.
FRI NIGHT NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds and SW 1 foot at 4 seconds.
SAT AND SAT NIGHT NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 foot at 10 seconds.
SUN THROUGH MON NIGHT W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at 10 seconds. Seas are reported as significant wave height, which is the average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave heights may be more than twice the significant wave height.
Source: National Weather Service, Boston/Norton.
Harbortown Cultural District presents From the Deep, a downtown Gloucester arts party — Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Explore the depths of art and culture in the City of Gloucester, with a full schedule of free art activities, live art making, gallery openings, poetry readings, and more. Good Morning Gloucester will be there hosting the free Sea Creative Children’s Sketching Contest, 11 AM–3 PM.
Full schedule at www.harbortownculturaldistrict.org. #capeanncreates #gloucesterma
On Point…
Chorus North Shore presents From Heaven Above, a Christmas concert of hope and light, directed by Abigail Frost with the Presto Festival Orchestra.
On the program: Finzi’s In Terra Pax, Mendelssohn’s Vom Himmel Hoch, and Handel’s Messiah Part I and selections.
Two performances at Our Lady of Hope, Pineswamp Road in Ipswich — Saturday, December 5 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 6 at 2:00 PM. General admission is $25. Details and tickets at chorusnorthshore.org.
Join the Sawyer Free Library for a literary and arts scavenger hunt on Saturday, November 7, from 11 AM to 3 PM, in partnership with Harbortown Cultural District’s From the Deep, a Downtown Gloucester Arts Party.
Visit the library, grab your scavenger hunt checklist, and win prizes if you find a book or art piece on the list. Checklists and prizes are available behind the Main Desk.
This scavenger hunt is for adult patrons, and items on the list will be located on the Main Floor and in the Matz Gallery, home to the Organic Radiance exhibit.
Registration can be found on the library’s website calendar. For more information on From the Deep, visit harbortownculturaldistrict.org.
Have you seen the window murals up on Main Street? You have just two more weeks to enjoy them!
If you haven’t seen them, join the Window Mural Walk during ‘From the Deep: A Downtown Gloucester Arts Party’ on Saturday, November 7 at 12:00 PM to see all eight murals one last time.
Check out the full schedule of over 25 free cultural events happening in the Harbortown Cultural District that day: harbortownculturaldistrict.org/from-the-deep
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Attention Residents — The Energy Savings Fair is Back!
On Thursday, October 29th, we will be at the Rose Baker Center for Aging Well Gloucester from 4PM – 7PM alongside some of our excellent community partners to host the 5th annual Energy Savings Fair.
Come to connect with resources like National Grid’s discount programs, Action Inc’s fuel assistance and Home Energy Assistance, and more! If you pay a utility bill, then this event is free for you and your family. And we do mean family — there will be activities for kids including free pizza, pumpkin painting, and even raffle prizes.
We hope to see you there!
~ The Cut Live~
HAPPY HALLOWEEN WEEK!!! We’ve got all the spooky events + some killer Americana rock!
Wednesday is The Schooner Adventure Halloween Halibut Hoedown with WhiskeyTalk! This all ages event includes a costume contest, halloween games, pumpkin cod-fish carving, live music and more! Tickets start at just $27.
Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm.
Thursday is Once an Outlaw featuring Chris Hicks from The Marshall Tucker Band and Outlaws!
Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm.
Friday night we have SAFETY – The North Shore’s favorite 80’s Band. Tickets are almost sold out, so go grab yours now! Costumes are encouraged! Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm.
Saturday get ready to be sucked into a Halloween Vortex with Booty Vortex! This funky disco band always packs the house and this show will include a costume contest! Seats are almost sold out and GA Standing (AKA dancing) tickets are going FAST. Doors at 7:30pm. Show at 8:30pm.
Plus The Publick House at The Cut is now in FULL swing as our new restaurant partner. Come try the new food, which includes some killer vegan options AND a $7 menu, and delicious new fall drink menu!
Great music, good company, and something for everyone. We’ll see you at The Cut.
The Cut Memberships are always available. Sign up for exclusive presales, perks and privileges!
THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA
This is a great idea! Vax and Relax with lunch Wednesday Nov 4.
David Calvo sends along this update for carving workshops for you to consider:
Today’s marine forecast for the coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, from the National Weather Service.
TODAY SE winds around 5 kt, becoming SW this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 9 seconds and N 2 ft at 5 seconds.
TONIGHT SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
THU SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and NE 1 foot at 4 seconds.
THU NIGHT SW winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 foot at 8 seconds.
FRI AND FRI NIGHT NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 1 foot at 8 seconds.
SAT THROUGH SUN NIGHT SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Seas are reported as significant wave height, which is the average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave heights may be more than twice the significant wave height.
Source: National Weather Service, Boston/Norton.
Photo Gary Dubinsky
