My View of Life on the Dock
We attended this year’s Fishermen’s Memorial Service which was thoughtfully organized and respectfully presented. Thank you to the organizers and to the affected families. Some of the sights and sounds for those of you from away or who couldn’t attend.
creamy egg salad, crisp brioche g, Kewpie mayo, sunomono cucumbers
I’ve honestly never had a sandwich bread casing like it. It was like a combination of croissant and cake. It was so buttery and delicious.
Little River at high tide looked so beautiful and peaceful on Wednesday. Grateful to be able to visit the beautiful scenery in Gloucester.
Morning Run…
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Friday, September 5 | 3:00 PM
Celebrate the official opening of your newly transformed
Sawyer Free Library!
Remarks | Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting | Refreshments
Performance by Cape Ann Youth Chorus
Open to All | Rain or Shine
Community Celebration & Open House
“A Library for Everyone”
Saturday, September 6 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Free and Open to All
Come tour the new library spaces at 2 Dale Avenue and
enjoy music, activities for all ages, and more!
Saturday Event Highlights:
Library Card World Record Attempt
Help us break the record for most sign-ups in a single day! All new and renewing cardholders receive a limited-edition commemorative library card.
Library Passport Adventure
Explore the new Library and collect stamps and win prizes.
Special Guests & Giveaways
• Wally the Green Monster from the Red Sox (12–1 PM)
• Enter to win a signed 2025 Boston Bruins jersey
Art, History & Design Events
• Artist Talk: Leslie Bartlett on the Library’s Cape Ann Quarries mural (10:30 AM)
• GreenScapes in Focus with landscape architect Lisa Giersbach (1:00 PM)
• Timeline Cape Ann: Sawyer Free Library by Kory Curcuru of 1623 Studios documentary screening (12 & 2:30 PM)
• Inaugural Art Exhibition in Matz Gallery
• Zine-making and collaborative art projects
Explore & Discover
• Tech demos in the Digital Learning Lab (podcast studio & more)
• Local History Treasures exhibit and Gloucester Timeline Demos
• “The Librarian Is In” booth (10 AM–12 PM)
• Photo Booth for keepsake snapshots (11 AM–2 PM)
Live Music in the Reading Lounge
• Highland Avenue Trio (10 AM–12 PM)
• Steve Lacey String Duo (12–2 PM)
Family-Friendly Fun
• Face painting, LEGO play, and STEM activities
• Strega Mama Story Hour (11 AM)
• Playful Engineers Program (2:00 PM)
• “Teen Zone” Ribbon Cutting (10:30 AM)
• T-shirt Dyeing (11 AM–1 PM)
• Mario Kart Tournament (2–4 PM, signup required)
Food Trucks On-Site!
• Pizza by Rhea Pizzeria Napoletana
• Ice cream from SuperStar Ice Cream
Whether you’re a longtime patron or discovering the Sawyer Free Library for the first time, this celebration is for you!
Come experience YOUR new library—reimagined, renewed, and ready to inspire.
For full event details and updates, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org.
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Heidi Dallin shares the release:
Cape Ann Symphony proudly announces the launch of the orchestra’s Season 74 concert season on Sunday, September 28 at 2:00 PM with The Virtuoso Orchestra Concert at Manchester-Essex Regional High School auditorium on 36 Lincoln Street in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Tickets are on sale now for Season 74. Season subscriptions offering discounted tickets are available to purchase in 3 and 4 concert packages. Single ticket prices are $55 for adults, $50 for senior citizens, $20 for students of any age with valid Student ID; $5 for youth 12 years old and under. For information and to purchase subscriptions and single tickets, call 978-281-0543 or visit www.capeannsymphony.org
“Season 74 consists of 4 powerful and inspiring concerts ranging from the Majestic to the Serene!” says Cape Ann Symphony Board President John Todd. “Each concert highlights the talent, passion and versatility of this cherished regional professional orchestra – Your Cape Ann Symphony! Our leader, the unparalleled Maestro Yoichi Udagawa, will take audiences on 4 unique musical journeys featuring beloved masterworks, brilliant guest artists and the ever-growing excellence of our CAS musicians. Many concerts sold out in Season 73. I highly recommend getting your season subscription NOW so you will not miss a note of Season 74!”
Cape Ann Symphony Music Director and Conductor Yoichi Udagawa looks forward to opening Season 74 in September, “We are so excited about the 2025-26 season of the Cape Ann Symphony. In September, we’re highlighting the virtuoso musicians of the orchestra in two monumental works for orchestra – Holst’s Planets and Mussorgky/Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Our Holiday Pops will feature the wonderful Cape Ann Symphony Chorus led by the extraordinary Brittany Betts. The March concert will spotlight the amazing guitar soloist Grisha Goryachev in a performance of Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. We will finish the season in May with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 and the Grieg Piano Concerto with the incredible pianist Frederick Moyer. We can’t wait to get started!”
Performance:
Cape Ann Symphony kicks off Season 74 with THE VIRTUOSO ORCHESTRA CONCERT!, a celebration of our talented CAS musicians. The concert program featuring two awe-inspiring pieces: Gustav Holst’s majestic The Planets, Op. 32 and Modest Mussorgsky’s vibrant Pictures at an Exhibition, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel, spotlight the full power and beauty of the orchestra. The Cape Ann Symphony Chorus led by Brittany Betts joins the orchestra for the final movement of Gustav Holst’s The Planets.
Performances:
The Holiday Pops Concert, Cape Ann Symphony’s joyful holiday tradition, features a program of holiday favorites, the return of Cape Ann Symphony Chorus led by Rockport’s Brittany Betts, now in her second season as the Director of the Cape Ann Symphony Chorus. The program for Holiday Pops 2025 includes selections from The NutCracker, Christmas on Broadway arranged by John Higgins and many more holiday favorites. The concert will conclude with the CAS beloved tradition of an audience sing along.
Featuring Guitarist GRISHA GORYACHEV
Performance:
Sunday, March 15, 2026: 2:00 PM | Manchester-Essex Regional High School, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Cape Ann Symphony welcomes back internationally celebrated flamenco guitar virtuoso Grisha Goryachev to perform Joaquin Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. Grisha Goryachev made his CAS debut in March 2016. The Mozart, Mendelssohn and Rodrigo Concert program also includes Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No.4 “Italian.”
Featuring Pianist FREDERICK MOYER
Performance:
Sunday, May 10, 2026: 2:00 PM | Manchester-Essex Regional High School, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
Season 74 concludes with renowned pianist Frederick Moyer performing Edvard Grieg’s beloved Piano Concerto. Frederick Moyer made his CAS debut in September 2001. The program for the CAS powerful season finale concert also features Gioachino Rossini’s Barber of Seville and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4.
Photo 1: Cape Ann Symphony Music Director and Conductor Yoichi Udagawa
Photo 2: March 2026 Guest Artist Flamenco Guitar Virtuoso Grisha Goryachev
Photo 3: May 2026 Guest Artist Renowned Pianist Frederick Moyer
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After 5pm, I had only got about this far changing the tire when Bill circled back to offer to help–even though he was on his way home and gearing up for a milestone weekend celebration. Thank you ! Congratulations to you and the staff over so many, many years. That’s a long successful run for a local business that is clutch for so many.
The Sun Deck At Cape Ann Marina
FREE Back-to-School Haircuts for Gloucester Students!
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A parent/guardian must call Deivy’s Barbershop to book an appointment within the times listed above. “While appointments last”
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On Thursday, after I left the beach due to thunder, it started to rain. Not for long and then the sun came out and looked out my deck and saw this.
Gary Dubinsky Photos
Good Morning Gloucester 