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Local Author Dan Duffy Uncovers 50-Year-Old Family Mystery in Powerful New Memoir, In Search of Brother Rich.  Hosted at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck on Thursday, June 12 from 7-8:30pm.  The Reading and Book Signing is FREE and OPEN to the public, donations to Rocky Neck Art Colony are appreciated.

Part memoir, part true-crime investigation, one man’s lifelong search for his missing brother takes readers deep into the mystery, memory, and meaning of family.

After five decades of searching, local author Dan Duffy has released In Search of Brother Rich, a gripping and deeply personal nonfiction account of his quest to solve the decades-old mystery surrounding his older brother’s disappearance.

In December 1970, Rich Duffy, a Vietnam War veteran seeking peace and healing, vanished near the banks of the Rio Grande River after moving to a commune in Corrales, New Mexico. He was never seen again.

What followed was a fifty-year journey—equal parts detective work, soul-searching, and devotion. In his new book, Duffy shares, for the first time, the painstaking investigation he undertook to uncover what happened to his brother. From retracing Rich’s final steps to finding and interviewing members of his communal family, In Search of Brother Rich reveals both the unraveling of a mystery and the resilience of a brother’s love.

“In Search of Brother Rich is the truest thing I’ve ever written,” says Duffy. “It’s my attempt to honor my brother, to give voice to his story, and maybe—just maybe—help others who are still searching for something lost.”

With vivid storytelling, emotional depth, and a relentless commitment to uncovering the truth, In Search of Brother Rich is a story for anyone who has ever longed for answers, lost someone too soon, or held onto hope against the odds.

The book is now available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats through Amazon: https://a.co/d/ggZ9cAZ

About the Author
Dan Duffy and his wife Helene have been innkeepers at The Beech Tree B&B for the past fourteen years. He is a docent at the Cape Ann Museum and a member of the Sandy Bay Yacht Club. He has spent much of his life investigating the mystery surrounding his brother’s disappearance. In Search of Brother Rich is his second memoir; he published his first book, Brother, Brother, in 2016.

About the Rocky Neck Art Colony
Located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, the Rocky Neck Art Colony is one of the oldest continuously operating art colonies in the United States. A vital part of the Cape Ann cultural community, RNAC fosters creativity and connection through exhibitions, programming, and artist residencies. As a nonprofit organization, RNAC is committed to supporting emerging and established artists while preserving the rich artistic heritage of the region.

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JUNE 2, 2025 ~ THE CUT LIVE

This Friday Little Lies – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac – returns to The Cut stage! The seats sold out so fast, that we’ve gone ahead and added more. Link below. 

We’ve also added a new show, and it’s one you don’t want to miss! Closet Case presents, VIVA LA VAMP on the Thursday of Fiesta (June 26th). Tickets are on sale Wednesday (6/4) at 10am, and we’re expecting them to go quickly. This show is part classic drag show, part burlesque show, part performance-art and ALL fun! We’re turning up the HEAT on The Cut stage, and everyone’s going to be talking about it. 

Going forward Little Sister will be open 6 nights a week (closed Tuesdays) for incredible burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches and so much more through the takeout window. Grab a table, order via QR code, get a text when your food is ready. Play pool or arcade games while you wait. The bar will also be open so you can get a beer or a cocktail to go with your burger, and we’ll have all your favorite sports on the big screens. And remember – you never need tickets to the show to come and have food/hang at the bar/play arcade games.

LITTLE LIES TICKETS

HOURS: 
MON, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN : 5PM – CLOSE

THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA

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We have recently seen our eagle friend in West Gloucester, monitoring the nest from nearby. I hope you will appreciate the close up of its talons as I believe it was planning to hunt from its perch. The prey won’t have a chance.

Early Ferry…

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How about these models- Brady Sullivan and Izzy Musco 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Upcoming Special Events:

🌊 June 7 –  Yoga and a Sail – 9:30-11:30
Start your day with peace and power on the water with a special yoga class hosted by Cape Ann Power Yoga. This two hour sail includes a yoga class as well as a sail to follow.
 

🦪 June 19 – Oyster Sail Experience – 6:30 to 8:30
Enjoy a curated sail featuring delicious oysters from The Great Marsh Shellfish Company, paired perfectly with sea breezes and coastal views. $70/pp includes 6 oysters! Beer, Wine, Rum Punch, Water & Soft drinks available for purchase!
 

⚔️ June 21 & 22 – REV 250 – Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment Spectating Sail -9am to 11am *both days*

Step into history with us as we offer a front-row seat to a unique historical reenactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill. This is a two hour sail from 9am to 11am on both 6/21 and 6/22. Passengers will feel the boom of cannons, cruise alongside the legendary Tall Ship Lynx, Schooners Ardelle, Isabella, and Adventure, and witness daring boat landings as row boats storm Half Moon Beach—all from the deck of our schooner. 

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The concert page, with more information and a link for tickets is at https://oldslooppresents.org/performance/ryanhood-2025.

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Sharing news from Sawyer Free Library: moving back soon to newly renovated home on Dale Ave.