Join Us Wednesday Mornings Through The End of August for Storytime on the Seaside Lawn!

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 ~ HAMMOND CASTLE MUSEUM ~ 

Doors: 10 am
Stories begin about 10:20 am.
Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn. Fairytales do come true at castles by the sea!

Start the morning with a bubble party featuring music, crafts, and a light snack. Around 10:20 am, we’ll gather on the ocean-facing lawn for storytime—bring a cozy blanket for your little one to cuddle up on while we enjoy tales by the sea.

This season, our Storybook Authors theme brings special guest readers whenever possible! Some of the wonderful guest readers this season include Rick Doucette on July 23rd.
After storytime, we’ll enjoy more bubbles and end the morning with a scavenger hunt around the grounds. We encourage little ones to come dressed in their favorite crown, cape, or whatever makes them feel magical!

Learn More and Book Your Storytime Adventure Here!

Surfside Subs Wicked Wednesday 7/6 🍕🍔

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𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$17.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

Friendship Of Salem Heading Home

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We were fortunate to catch the Friendship of Salem as it was leaving our harbor to head home after spending several weeks at the Gloucester Marine Railways. Here’s the update from the Friendship of Salem Facebook page:

We’re excited to announce that the tall ship FRIENDSHIP OF SALEM will return to Derby Wharf this Tuesday, July 15th at approximately 2:00 PM. The square rigged, replica East Indiaman, has been at a shipyard undergoing critical structural repairs to its bow, and we are all looking forward to having the ship back at Salem Maritime National Historic Site.

While FRIENDSHIP OF SALEM is able to travel to Derby Wharf under its own power, the ship will be towed to the wharf so that the cover can remain on the vessel to protect work that has already been completed as part of this multi-year project. The ship isn’t quite ready for its big reveal, so the cover will be on a little longer while the final touches are completed.

With FRIENDSHIP OF SALEM back at Derby Wharf, rigging installation will begin late summer and continue throughout the winter and spring to prepare the ship for America 250 and Salem 400+ commemorations.

Free public visitation on board will begin Wednesday, July 30th. The ship will be open for guided public programs on Wednesday to Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 PM this summer and fall.

Insanely soft. It’s all in the details. We’re using the softest airline ring-spun cotton blanks for our long sleeve T-shirts. They’ll be the one you always reach for because they’re so crazy soft and comfortable. 

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Details. We’re not compromising on the blanks we’re using and offering customized to our city, elite apparel.

You deserve to be comfortable and look fresh as hell.

https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/

Flower buds is up and running!

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Hi Joey,

I’d love to post this reminder for the folks in our community!  We’re ready to 

spread some joy this week.  We will create small live bouquets and deliver to anyone who may be having a hard time or may need a smile.  Deliveries go out on Thursdays!

Check out the new meat case at the Brazilian and Hispanic store next to Walgreens in Mac Bell’s Plaza

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Before posting this they have 620 Instagram followers. Here’s a link to their Instagram where you’ll be able to follow along with their new Meat selections

https://www.instagram.com/brazilianstoregloucester?igsh=eWpvYmtuZHFycWps

Let’s see what we can do to get their follower count up.

Love this time of the year

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After working, my main concern is taking a swim and relaxing at the beach.  Magnolia Harbor with the pier makes such a pretty view.

Fw: Rockport Legion Band concert July 20, 2025

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The Rockport Legion Band will perform the third free concert of our 92nd summer concert series at the Back Beach Bandstand, Beach St, Rockport, MA.

Sunday July 20, 2025, 7:00 to 8:00Let’s Dance!

The best popcorn in Massachusetts is here!  Children are especially welcome.  Folding chairs and blankets are good. 

Logan LaRue, Conductor and Music Director

Home
PieceComposer/Arranger
National AnthemHenry Fillmore
Sir DukeStevie Wonder, arr. Jay Bocook
Hoe DownAaron Copland, arr. John Moss
Shake It OffTaylor Swift, arr. Michael Brown
Uptown FunkMark Ronson et al, arr. Jay Bocook
MoondanceVan Morrison, arr. Shane Porter
CopacabanaBarry Manilow, arr. Richard Saucedo
BoleroMaurice Ravel, arr. Johnnie Vinson
Mamma Mia HighlightsBennie Anderson et al, arr. Roy Phillippe
Symphonic DukeDuke Ellington et al, arr. Tommy Newsom
God Bless AmericaIrving Berlin/ Arr. John Edmondson

Surfside Subs and Pizza Tuesday 7/15🦞🍕🍔

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𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼

🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get a 18” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!

🦞 $13.99 Lobster Rolls w/ Chips & Pickles
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Dear Friends of the Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation,

Please join us on July 18th at 6:00pm for music by Headlands, a favorite local band who brings an eclectic range of instruments for all to enjoy!  Headlands, with their exciting three-part vocals that put their stamp on whichever musical genre they choose, whether an acoustic trio or a full-blown rock band with percussion, fiddle and horns, Headlands treats their audiences to thrilling harmonies, tight arrangements, and humor! Please join us for this spectacular Music on Meetinghouse Green event! Backyard Growers will be our local non-profit joining us for this event, Backyard Growers cultivates healthy, connected, resilient communities and fights for food sovereignty by empowering people to grow their own food.  They increase equitable access to vegetable gardens and the resources people and communities need to grow their own food. Our food vendor for the evening will be the Lobster Roller, serving up delicious seafood for the Cape Ann community!  Please bring folding chairs, blankets and extra cash for when the donation buckets go by! Located at the corner of Church and Middle Streets.

FULL SUMMER SCHEDULE

DATE            MUSIC                                         NON-PROFIT

July 18          Headlands                                   Backyard Growers

July 25          Rhiannon Hurst & Friends          Pathways for Children

August 1       Goddesses                                  Gloucester Education Foundation

August 8      Willie Alexander                          The Open Door

August 15     Hye Fusion                                 Grace Center

August 22    What Time is it, Mr. Fox              Action, Inc.

August 29    Jim n’ Tonic                                 HAWC

Sept  5         Cape Ann Big Band                     Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation

Day 2 Bluefin Blowout Schedule of Events, Livestream and General Information Post. Stickied To the Top of www.goodmorninggloucester.com for your Convenience. Going live at 11 today, Thursday

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I’ll keep this stickied to the top of GMG so you won’t have to go searching for it. At the very top will be our embedded livestream which will begin Wednesday at 10AM (or around then). Lust under that will be the Tournament and Public event schedule and Under that we will have the leaderboard updated. Again you’ll be able to see all this if you just type in www.goodmorninggloucester.com

Livestream:

2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

​JULY 14 – Bluefin Bash Fundraiser
(Ticketed event) ​

JULY 15 – Captain’s Welcome Dinner
(Private event not open to the public)​

JULY 16 – Day 1 Weigh-Ins (Open to the public)
11:00 AM – Weigh-In Opens
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Food Truck Festival
9:00 PM – Weigh-In Closes​

JULY 17 – Day 2 Weigh-Ins 
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM: Weigh-Ins (Open to the public)
6:00 PM – Captain & Crew Dinner, Awards, Closing Ceremony 

(Private event for captains, crew, and qualifying sponsor levels only)

LEADERBOARD

 

Good News about Gloucester In Yankee Magazine

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey,
Gloucester is once again in the spotlight in Yankee Magazine.  In the July/August issue, there is an article about a friendly rivalry between two co-workers as to whether going to a lake or the beach in NE is best.The one friend decides to take the other for a day at the beach, & where do they go? Good Harbor, of course!The article is titled ‘Wading In’ – & has pictures of Good Harbor & a description of all that’s’ ‘good’ about it.

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Fun reading & another shout-out to Gloucester.  
Judy

Don’t Miss: Food Truck Fundraiser At Bluefin Blowout Tomorrow

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Make it your dinner plan to stop by the Bluefin Blowout Food Truck Fundraiser at Mile Marker 1 Marina tomorrow Wednesday July 16 from 5-8 PM. Pat D’s Photos will be there with nightlights, prints, notecards and more. Food trucks include Meat and Sweet Foods, Lobster Roller, Fenway Favorites and Lunch Lady. Entry is free and open to the public and meal tickets are $20. This allows you to get an item at the food truck and the money supports the Alzheimer’s Association. Stop by Pat D’s Photos table to say hello.