Thirsty Seagull Gloucester Apparel and Pat D’s Photos will be offering a variety of items and special deals for Saturday’s July 11 Block Party on Main St. We hope you will stop by outside 44 Main St. Show special for Pat D’s Photos nightlights: 2/$50 (normally $30 each). This is a good time to start holiday shopping! If you can’t make it, reach out in comments or by messenger. We deliver free in Cape Ann. Shop hours this week are today Thursday noon-5; Friday 11-5; Saturday 11- end of Block Party; Sunday 11-3.
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People Magazine- Widow’s Bay is an eerie, fictional New England island featured in the Apple TV+ horror-comedy series. The atmospheric seaside town was primarily filmed across several Massachusetts North Shore communities, using multiple real-life Gloucester spots to establish its moody coastal vibe
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Save the date – Saturday, September 5th for the 2026 Annual Parade of Lights Boat Parade in Gloucester during the Gloucester Schooner Festival. Let’s celebrate the 250th America, decorate your boats and houses along the route.
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Here’s a look at our Fourth of July week, celebrating the country’s 250th around Gloucester.
The right hand Mallard is also a male, just further along in his summer molt. Niles Pond.An ‘American Lady’ found our butterfly bushes.Gloucester’s 4th of July fireworks, on the 3rd.Celebrating the 4th with a sail on Troll. Eastern Point Yacht Club.London-registered Blue Guitar was back for a summer visit. [Eric Clapton never owned her.]Lunch on the 4th with our last ‘Fisherman’s Pils,’ after the Cape Ann Brewing Company closed in 2021.Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on TV – USS Constitution sailing above the Charles River Basin (drones).Untitled early Mark Rothko watercolor (1934), in the Cape Ann Museum’s exhibit highlighting the years Milton Avery, Adolph Gottlieb, and Mark Rothko painted together in Gloucester.The styles of all three grew more abstract later in life. Here is the comparison for Mark Rothko.The non-rotating Fresnel lens that was installed in the south lighthouse tower on Thacher Island in 1861.The museum’s 20-month renovation created fresh spaces for telling about Gloucester’s heritage.A newly exhibited early watercolor by Fitz Henry Lane, ‘Burning of the Packet Ship Boston,’ 1830.My favorites are still in the Fitz Henry Lane Room; for example ‘Three Master in Rough Seas,’ early 1850s.
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Another big week of shows and fun and World Cup Soccer at The Cut!
Wednesday we’re raising money for theHarbor Loop Concert Series! Buy a ticket to support the commitment to live music for everyone! Lines End and Local28 will co-headline this fantastic night! There are still tickets available and this is an ALL AGES show! Doors at 6pm. Show at 7pm.
Thursday we are thrilled to have Crushville – Songs from Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind & Fire back up on The Cut stage! Come rock out with this star-studded band – featuring musicians who toured with Stevie Wonder himself! There are still some tickets available, both seated and GA. Doors at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm. We’re also going to open an hour early to show the France VS Morocco Quarterfinal match at 4pm.
Friday night is Greg Hawkes & Eddie Japan playing the music of The Cars. These rock legends bring to the stage years of rock greatness and grammy nominations. There are still some tickets available, both standing and seated. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Mike Francis of Soul Rebel Project will be live in the restaurant from 7pm – 10pm. No Cover.
Saturday come check out what’s going on the neighborhood with Neighbor! This unique genre-bending band really knows how to JAM! There are still tickets available. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. DJ Vito will also be throwing it down in the restaurant starting at 9pm. No Cover.
SundaySessions kick off at noon. We will have 50 cent wings and FREE pool and live music from Francoix Simard – No Cover.
We will also have the following World Cup Games on: Thu 7/9 4pm France vs Morocco (sound on) Sat 7/11 5pm Norway vs England (sound on) 9pm TBD Quarterfinals
BRAVO2 is serving their killer Detroit Style pizzas along with a full menu of other delicious salads, sides, and mains. Come on by and check them out! Updated hours are below. Their current hours are: Wed 5pm – 9pm Thu 5pm – 9pm (this week opening at 4pm for World Cup Quarterfinals) Fri 5pm – 10pm Sat 5pm – 10pm Sun 12pm – 9pm Closed Mon & Tue
And don’t forget about our 40th Anniversary gathering at Cape Ann Marina / Mile Marker One on Thursday, July 9th from 6pm to 9pm. We are very much looking forward to seeing everyone, and we do mean everyone — all are welcome! Wear a Blackburn shirt if you have one!
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David Cox, 89, of Gloucester, MA, passed away peacefully at Seacoast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on the evening of July 4, 2026. David was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.
David was the son of Frank L. Cox and Annabell MacAuley Cox of Gloucester MA.
David was a proud member of the US Marine Corp Reserve.
For 35 years, David was the proprietor of Main Street Arts & Antiques, where his sharp eye and passion for antiquities, art, books, beautiful objects, postcards and historical ephemera, made him well known to collectors from far and wide.
Those who knew David best, knew him first as a photographer— rarely seen without two cameras around his neck. David navigated the world through his lens. Much of his work captured the events, people, sports, landscapes, flowers on the boulevard and the nature on Cape Ann. He generously shared that gift with the community. He loved photographing the Gloucester High School football team and cheerleaders.
David was, by every account, a character — unmistakable and unforgettable to everyone who crossed his path.
David is survived by his children, Kimberly A. Cox of Gloucester, MA, Alison L. Cox and her husband Michael P. O’Dea of Gloucester MA, and his son, David M. Cox, of Sag Harbor, New York and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his grandson, Tyler M. Cox, his parents and by his siblings, Frank Cox, Norman Cox, Theo Lovell, Louise Ingham, Christine Lane, Blanche Shaw and Marjorie Champagne.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to the kind and caring staff at Seacoast and to the Care Dimension hospice team.
Memorial Service to celebrate David’s life will be held at the Annisquam Village Church on September 12th, 2026 at 10:00am. Reception following the service.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to one of the organizations that were near and dear to his heart, including the Gloucester High School Athletic Department, The Generous Gardeners, the Friends of Seacoast or Care Dimensions.
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The Magic Scarf Warehouse Shop is located at 19 Pond Rd in Gloucester. You can look for our big purple sign as you get close to Family Car Care. We are open Monday through Saturday, 10am-4pm. While we do have an amazing selection of scarves, we also have so much more! Come check out our selection and our low prices! Everything in the store is at wholesale prices or below. Plus, a portion of all shop sales go to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration in honor of the memory of longtime Gloucester resident, Carolyn Porter.
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Our friend Nichole noticed this vessel entering the harbor on Monday night and took note right away. I was a little slower and noticed it had docked at the Paint Factory. It’s pretty interesting and I hope they enjoy their stay. According to Marine Traffic (and the boat itself) this is Marie, a pleasure craft.
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I co-own a lobster company and make authentic high quality caps that I sell online and at a shop in downtown Gloucester with my partner @patdsphotos This Saturday evening Gloucester will be having it’s first Block Party of the year. A huge thanks goes to the local chamber of commerce @capeannchamber who does the heavy lifting to put it on. My partner Pat and I will be at our shop at 44 Main St with some special events like having you and your family pose in our Instagram frame and we plan to post everyone’s picture to our blog the following day! Hope to see you there! @thirstyseagull @discovergloucester
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Weather postponement date will be Sunday, July 12th. (If needed, decision on Race Date will be made Friday, July 10th and email will be sent.)
Rowers who plan to race must be in good standing with dues paid and attend sign-ups on Friday evening July 10th. Meet us in the St. Peter’s Square lot (near the ramp to the boats) at 6 PM or email (idrcgloucester@gmail.com) before noon on July 10th.
These races are strictly for 2 person teams in the following categories: Juniors (under 19), Women, Mixed Doubles, Seniors (Men Open), Master’s (Men over 50) and Master’s Women (Women over 50). Starting at 8:30 AM. The races will run from the Heritage Center Dock out towards green nun off Fort playground and back.
Please share this with friends and family. It will be a great day of racing, uniquely Gloucester, and fun for all! All racing fans are encouraged to attend!!
Thank you, and Good Luck!
IDRC Board
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Good Morning Gloucester 