Say hello to Dixie Bell, a darling bobtail beauty with the biggest heart! This gentle, affectionate girl loves head scratches and cozy naps under comfy blankies! She may be a little shy at first like most cats but once she trusts you, she’ll be in your lap seeking attention. She is the perfect companion for anyone who appreciates a calm and cozy home. Dixie Bell is considered a special needs adoption due to her bob tail (sometimes referred to as a Manx). One side effect of her shortened tail is that the nerves in that area may be limited or malformed, which can cause occasional incontinence. After thorough veterinary exams, urinary testing, and repeated observations, we’ve confirmed that she does not have a urinary tract infection and is able to urinate normally – she just sometimes leaks a little urine while she sleeps. While medication isn’t required at this time, it’s something that should be discussed with your veterinarian to ensure her continued comfort and care.

All she needs from you is a loving home that appreciates her gentle spirit and easygoing nature. If you’re looking for a low-key companion to fill your days with quiet love and peaceful company, Dixie Bell would be the perfect match!

Apply for her today at capeannanimalaid.org/catapp

Breed	American Bobtail/Mix
Age	4 years 10 months 13 days
Gender	Female
Size	Medium
Color	Orange/Black
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed	No
Housetrained	Yes
Special Needs
Adoption Price	$175.00

Thank you!

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Cape Ann Animal Aid

Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930

(978) 283-6055

www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.org

www.facebook.com/CapeAnnAnimalAid

Bright Spot…

29 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Phone: (978) 283-5295

NorthShoreEmporium.com

Located at Willowdale Estate • Topsfield, MA
Thursday • November 20, 2025
4 — 8 PM • $8 Admission

The tradition continues! Instead of a holiday craft fair, think of us as a holiday cocktail party surrounded by a festive marketplace filled with local artisans and merchants. All nestled within a gorgeous historic mansion, it’s the most delicious and decadent event of the season.

Returning to our roots, we’re thrilled to be where the magic first began… at the charming Willowdale Estate. Situated indoors throughout the estate, we’ve designed a luxurious shopping experience that’s both intimate and spacious. Plus a cash bar with savory snacks to enjoy.

Admission is $8, with a portion of the proceeds to be donated to our non-profit partners, Beverly Bootstraps and Open Door Pantry.

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★ MEET & GREET with COOKBOOK AUTHOR ★

It’s an honor to feature Maria Sansone and her cookbook, “OH $#!%, WHAT’S FOR DINNER?“Maria is an Emmy award-winning television host with an illustrious career in broadcasting, a social media influencer, lifestyle expert, and mom of two. She will be joining us on November 20th for a Meet & Greet while showcasing her latest cookbook.

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★ CHEESE BOARDS 101 with Doug Shube of Shubie’s ★

Since we launched in 2014, Doug Shube of Shubies in Marblehead has shared his cheese board inspiration and know-how with our shoppers. He is one of those people you can sit down and talk for hours about food, flavors, recipes, and cooking. 

If Dionysus is the Greek God of Wine, then Dougy is the God of Cheese. He’ll be presenting ideas and techniques for assembling cheese boards. Get tips and tricks to wow everyone (and their taste buds) this holiday season.

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★ BONUS ★

Emporium Tote Bag for Everyone!

All guests will receive an Emporium tote bag. Seriously, who couldn’t use another canvas bag? Big, beautiful, and strong . . . perfect for placing all your goodies into as you shop the Emporium.

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Due to the limited amount of tickets, we encourage you to reserve yours as soon as possible. See you soon! 

I was trying avoid current news headlines as I was scrolling but came across this urgent news from the ABC News Facebook page that I thought you might find…….funny? interesting? I don’t even know what to say except maybe shouting is a more effective technique that could be used in other circumstances (such as annoying Merry Castaways) This is hilarious anyhow. 61 seagulls and french fries….those clever British researchers.

Thanks Matk Ring for the tins!

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Wintry…

Joseph R Gallo Jr from Gloucester announces his “PlantPower Nutrition” easy to understand health care guidebook.

What do I need to do to be on your Platform?

Here is a summary of my book and how it can help all of us toward better health.

Inside my book, you’ll discover :

“The simple science of how plants protect and heal your body from the inside out.

How to adapt proven eating patterns like the Mediterranean diet to your lifestyle and tastes.

Which common foods should to avoid to protect your health every single day?”

“You don’t need a medical degree or a restrictive diet-just the right information. Whether you’re recovering from a healthcare issue, looking to prevent one, or simply ready to feel your best, this book gives you the tools and inspiration to add not just years to your life, but life to your years.

Remember, food should be delicious and nutritious.

PlantPower Health Newsletter
Plant wisdom meets modern science — for vibrant, natural living.

“PlantPower Nutrition,” a new book on Amazon!

Philanthropy isn’t just a charitable act — it’s a strategic tool for high-net-worth individuals to:
💠 Reduce estate and income taxes
💠 Involve the next generation in meaningful decision-making
💠 Create lasting social and community impact
💠 Ensure your legacy reflects more than numbers

At Beauport Financial, we help you craft a plan that honors your values and amplifies your influence — for today and tomorrow. Let’s start crafting your plan today. Give us a call at 978-283-0748 to schedule a meeting or visit: Estate Planning – Beauport Financial Services for more information.

61 Grove Street 

Gloucester, MA

We are now offering a free lock with any unit rental

Must reserve by Nov 28 2025

Let us help with all your storage needs!

Visit our site to reserve:

www.grovestreetselfstorage.com

Or call 978-879-4524 

with questions or to reserve a unit!

Pre-order at www.saltysbagels.com

Additional Pop-up at Treat Baking Company in Hamilton – 8:00 am to sellout!

Bagel of the Week: Jalapeño Cheddar!
Schmear of the Week: Lite Veggie – Bright, creamy, and flavorful, with a hint of garlic and cracked black pepper. Handcrafted in small batches for a fresh, vibrant taste. 🥕🌿🧄

Bagels: Plain, Poppy, Sesame, Salt, Rosemary Salt and EVERYTHING!
Schmears: Plain, Scallion.
Nova Lox: 4 oz
☕️☕️☕️: Motif Morning Roast

It was very dreary last Monday and we decided to return to Bravo By The Sea on Beach St in Manchester for their Monday special Detroit style pizza. It was exactly the right choice. That pizza is out of this world good! It takes a little longer to prepare but the wait is well worth it….as well as fairly reasonably priced for a dinner for two. It’s worth the short ride to make Monday feel just a little better.

Numerous new works of art added to Cape Ann Museum collection as renovations near completion 

Museum’s main campus expected to re-open in Spring 2026

As the Cape Ann Museum prepares to reinstall its newly renovated galleries in the coming months, it is pleased to announce a number of significant new acquisitions, including sculptures, paintings, drawings, decorative arts, and archival items. Many have been received as gifts, and others have been purchased by the Museum. 

Building on the news two years ago of the transformative commitment by Janet and William Ellery “Wilber” James to gift 300 exemplary pieces of Cape Ann American art to the Cape Ann Museum, the institution has sought to expand its collections by working with other donors in recent years to reimagine the Downtown campus galleries as part of the ambitious CAM 150 campaign. 

“These new acquisitions and donations are paramount to the Museum’s ability to further illuminate the stories of labor and ingenuity, but also of beauty and creativity that have always been intertwined here on Cape Ann,” said Oliver Barker, Museum Director. “From Indigenous artifacts to a rare work by Fitz Henry Lane and other significant additions to our 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century collections, each of these new works underscore the generosity of this community. Whether gifting objects or contributing funds to support the Museum’s acquisitions, this collective generosity is exciting and humbling.”

Among the notable additions are a collection of drawings, collages, and sculptures by Lawrence Fane (1933-2008); three watercolors by Winslow Homer (1836-1910); a circa 1916 self-portrait in oil by Theresa Bernstein (1890-2002); a plaster sculpture by Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington (1876-1973); three oil paintings by Charles Hopkinson (1869-1962); and an early view of Gloucester by Stuart Davis (1892-1964).

Also newly added to the collection is Gabrielle de Veaux Clements’s Motion at Folly Cove, currently on view in Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann. The work was gifted earlier this year by Sidney Tynan, age 104, who had previously bequeathed to the Museum a Walker Hancock sculpture of herself as a young girl. The piece—one of the few female portraits Hancock created—was also received by the Museum this year.

The Museum also recently acquired a rare oil painting by Fitz Henry Lane (1804–1865), Untitled (Floral Still Life), 1849, which will undergo conservation, along with its original frame, before going on public display next spring. This painting is early and unique to Lane’s oeuvre, and depicts an arrangement of flowers as gathered from a garden on Middle Street in Gloucester.

Significant works by contemporary artists have also been added to the collection, including two portrait photographs by Matika Wilbur, a critically acclaimed social documentarian from the Swinomish and Tulalip peoples of coastal Washington, WA. Wilbur created both portraits during a week-long residency at the Cape Ann Museum Green in 2024. Other important and newly acquired pieces by contemporary artists are by Susan Erony, Jeff Weaver, Brad Story, Morgan Faulds Pike, and Jon Sarkin (1953-2024). The recent Sarkin acquisitions include his sketchbooks and a large-scale self-portrait identified as a key work in close collaboration with the artist’s estate.

The Museum’s archival holdings have likewise expanded, with the addition of early records of the Methodist Church in Gloucester; documentary materials related to the Folly Cove Designers; a collection of 68 early navigational books, including works by Nathaniel Bowditch and Edmund Blunt; and photographs and written materials related to the Babson-Alling House (c. 1740). Other newly acquired objects and records reflect the industries that have shaped Cape Ann over the decades, including a colonial 1776 map of Massachusetts Bay; two models of the Italian salt ships that once frequented Gloucester Harbor; examples of baggywrinkles made locally around 1883 and used on fishing schooners; and photographs by Mike Lafferty documenting the Cape Ann Tool Company during the 1990s.

Among the most recent additions is Morgan Faulds Pike’s plaster model of the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Memorial. This important work will be featured in the Museum’s revitalized fisheries galleries and was purchased as part of a broad community wide Museum appeal conducted this summer. Also on view will be Leonard Craske’s (1877-1950) rendering of a fisherman’s wife and child, done around 1944 and never cast in bronze. Together, Pike and Craske’s works will highlight the often-overlooked contributions of women to Gloucester’s maritime history.

The Museum’s Downtown campus on Pleasant Street is currently closed for a comprehensive 14-month renovation and will reopen in spring 2026. During this time, CAM Green on Poplar Street has hosted a series of free public exhibitions. 

The CAM 150 campaign successfully raised more than $23 million to fund the redesign and expansion of the Museum’s galleries—substantially enhancing the fisheries and archival collections—and to install upgraded climate control, lighting, and security systems. These improvements will ensure an exceptional visitor experience as the Museum enters its next chapter, coinciding with the celebration of its 150th anniversary and the opening of the landmark exhibition Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea on June 30, 2026.