Far from the Madding Crowd…
Maine Moments
Ringo Tarr and Ted Costa Put up seven flags on the boulevard next to the fisherman’s memorial. Each of the flags has the name of the fishing vessel Lily Jean each flag also has the name of one of the crew members.
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SAVE THE DATE FUN EVENT.. 3 DAYS AWAY
Another sign that summer is coming. This event has been fun and been enjoyed by many. Enjoy the walk around Magnolia and the music. See you at 4:00 pm.
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Great turnout of youth players & tremendous work by the GHS Boys & Girls Tennis Teams at the 2nd of 3 youth clinics the GHS Teams are hosting. The 3rd clinic is on Sunday May 31st, don’t miss it!
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Colorful Backyard Birds
Our backyard in Magnolia has sprung to life. We’ve been watching a pair or Baltimore Oriole males chase a female around; feasting cardinals and humming-birds (haha). Joey’s hummingbirds are welcome in Magnolia anytime. Ours are pretty happy right where they are.
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This Week at The Cut
~ The Cut Live ~
Wednesday is O’Maley Middle School’s Spring Finale! There are still tickets available! Student GA tickets are discounted. Doors at 6pm. Show at 6:30pm. All Ages.
Wednesday night we’ll also have George and Charles Clements, Joe Wilkins, and Scott Moore live in the restaurant 6pm – 9pm. No cover. George & Friends will be hosting an acoustic night in our restaurant every other Wednesday through the summer!
Thursday it’s a FREE show with The Bordellos! The Cut hosts Third Thursday (music) Therapy Free show every 3rd Thursday. It’s our way of saying Thank You to our wonderful community. It’s a great opportunity to check out the venue if you haven’t had a chance yet! There are some seats available – first come, first served. Doors at 6pm. Show at 7pm. 21+.
Thursday night DJs Salomon and Pocktizzy will be in the restaurant starting at 8pm. No cover.
Friday Dead to the Core returns for the 5th show in their 2026 Residency! This is not just a Grateful Dead Tribute – this is a collective of original artists who bring an innovative and unrestrained approach to the catalog of The Dead. Don’t forget your punch card if you’ve attended the other shows! There are still some seats and GA standing tickets available. Doors are at 7:00pm, show at 8pm. 21+
Friday night there will also be live music in the restaurant with Peter Tentindo from 7pm-10pm. No cover.
Saturday we are thrilled to have Booty Vortex back up on The Cut stage! This is a funk-tastic night of danceable disco and more! Booty Vortex ALWAYS packs the dance floor! Seats are sold out, but there are still some GA standing (aka dancing) tickets left. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. 21+.
Plus, DJ Vito & Friends will be throwing it down in the restaurant from 9pm – close. No cover.
Sunday Jimmy Tingle will be up on The Cut stage performing Hope & Humor for Humanity. Come laugh with this Boston Comedy legend! There are still tickets available. Doors at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm. 21+.
Sunday we will also have live music in the restaurant from 2-5pm, along with 50 cent wings and FREE pool!
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
Fri 5pm – 10pm
Sat 5pm – 10pm
Sun 12pm – 9pm
Closed Mon & Tue
Our 2026 The Cut Memberships are still available. Sign up for exclusive presales, perks and privileges!
HOURS:
MON CLOSED, TUE CLOSED, WED 5PM, THU 5PM, FRI 5PM, SAT 5PM, SUN 12PM
THE CUT | 177 Main Street | Gloucester, MA
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13 Fiesta Bucket Hats While They Last
I have 13 total. If they sell quickly I’ll order more. If they don’t these may be the only ones. I’m guessing they are going to sell quickly. No shipping. The $30 price is for pickup only. If y9u need one shipped DM me seperately and I can create a shipping price for you
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Signs of Summer — pat morss
There’s no doubt we’ve changed seasons.
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DID YA FEEL THAT!?
Talk about a great start to spring storms, wow! Here are some cool images from a lightning app called MY LIGHTNING TRACKER.
These images prove just how absolutely dangerous it can be out on the water. Getting caught running in when this happens can turn bad quick.
The same lightning strike image w radar over it.
And the image below, just how close the nearest strike was from my house: 3/10 of a mile away.
And here is the power and sound of that strike!
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Duke!
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Rock formation off Shore Road
On Monday, took a walk on Shore Road. The sun and warmth felt great.
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Maine Moments
Running Home…
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Rockport Farmers Market 2026 Kickoff and Fundraiser!
Feather & Wedge in Rockport is generously hosting a Rockport Farmers Market 2026 Kickoff and Fundraiser! Join us Saturday June 6th at F&W (5 Main st Rockport) for yummy appetizers made with ingredients from our vendors and a cash bar which will include a special drink the “Farmer’s Whim” cocktail which will change every week thru the market season using ingredients from our vendors!
Tickets are $35 there are two sessions 12:30-1:45 and 2:00-3:15.
click here is the link to buy tickets.
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2026 Spring Cape Ann Artisans Open Studios| Experience Art Wear it’s Made
Cape Ann Artisans Prepare for June Open Studios
Experience Art Where It’s Made!
Gloucester and Rockport, MA.
Spring Tour: Sat & Sun, June 6-7. 10AM-5PM
The Cape Ann Artisans have laid the groundwork for the Spring Open Studios to be held Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7. The 2026 brochures are now completed with a suggested route for visitors to drive around Cape Ann over the two-day period.
With several artisans on sabbatical, the tour includes a manageable twelve studios affording visitors more time with each artisan. Open Studios offer the unique opportunity to see the workings of each maker in an intimate, working environment. Many of the studios are found in Cape Ann neighborhoods where relatively few people would normally venture.
Here’s a sampling of what to expect as you follow the map or choose your own route:
Along the Annisquam River, visit with Nina Goodick to see her endearing collection of pottery reflecting her passion for family and community and Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco with a vast selection of sea glass wearable art and garden steppingstones. Approaching Annisquam, head up Holly Street to find John Abisamra’s tantalizing fine art photographs of nature in all its forms. Just around the corner, you will find Tina Frassica’s colorful quilts in her studio known as the Art Hatchery. Take a turn into Annisquam and see Katrina Abbott’s hand-built pottery and hand printed textiles.
Enroute to downtown Rockport, near Pigeon Cove you will find Sara Wright’s Handwoven and Knit Accessories and a demo of her work on the loom. As you continue toward town, visit with new Artisan, John Bassett in his barn studio featuring exquisite wall pieces of eco-friendly glass formed using a kiln, glass cutter and wet saw. John writes in a recent post, “Most of my shapes come from bottles saved by friends and recycled.”
Pam Stratton’s Mosaic studio is just above downtown Rockport. Here you will find mosaic wall pieces, sculpture, jewelry, and garden art. Check out her ever-evolving mosaic “tree” and new mosaic QR code. Leaving Rockport along South Street, turn off to see Rob Diebboll’s oil and watercolor paintings in his delightful studio and beautifully tended gardens.
Following 127A along the coast, you will find yourself in East Gloucester to visit with Cindy Efinger, Jane Keddy, and Kathryn Roberts. Cindy’s studio is full of surprises – the latest will literally turn your head. Check out her new living mixed media block sculptures. Jane, another new artisan will delight you with her textile prints and mixed media. Jane uses natural dyes and fiber reactive dyes working in various techniques including Shibori.
Just around the corner off of Eastern Avenue, you will find Kathryn Roberts. Kathryn’s watercolors are a true reflection of all that is treasured on Cape Ann. In her latest blog, Kathryn shares, “My strong connections to this special place have inspired and challenged me to capture the rugged beauty of its coastline, which began as a child while spending summers at the beach and picnics at Stage Fort Park… I enjoy bringing joy, hope and creating connections with my viewers.”
Brochures are available at the Cape Ann Chamber, via Discover Gloucester, the visitors’ centers, the 128-north kiosk, hotels, inns, and major tourist attractions around Cape Ann. You can also download the brochure and map from the Cape Ann Artisans website. While visiting artisans in their studios, you can participate in the grocery gift card drawing and also receive complementary copies of North Shore Magazine and New England Home on a first come, first serve basis.
The full list of Artisans and the new tour route are shown below. New members are marked with an asterisk. Read more about each artist in the “From the Studio” blog.
- Nina Goodick: Functional Pottery
- Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco: Sea Glass Wearable Art, Garden Stones & Sculpture
- John Abisamra: Fine Art Photography
- Tina Frassica: Quilting
- Katrina Abbott: Pottery and Textiles
- Sara Wright: Handwoven and Knit Accessories
- John Bassett: Eco-Friendly recycled glass art*
- Pam Stratton: Mosaics, Mixed Media, Eco Printed silk scarves, Jewelry, Sculpture
- Rob Diebboll: Oil and Water Color Painting
- Kathryn Roberts: Watercolor Painting
- Cindy Efinger: Mosaic and Sculpture
- Jane Keddy: Textiles, Prints, and Mixed Media*
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Great work by the Girls Lacrosse Team working with the Adaptive Lacrosse program in Manchester. Very rewarding experience for the girls & participants.
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Old Sloop Presents The Black Feathers w/ Nora Meier to open ~ Saturday May 30th @ 7:30pm
The concert page is at
Here is a video of The Black Feathers covering the Portishead song Glory
Box: https://youtu.be/KCMQKYSZwk4
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Wellspring House Dedicates Colorful New Landmark Honoring 30-Year Partnership with Brookwood School
~ Wellspring House ~
WELLSPRING HOUSE dedicated a vibrant, handcrafted bench on the grounds of its headquarters at 302 Essex Avenue in Gloucester, marking more than thirty years of partnership with BROOKWOOD SCHOOL in Manchester. The bench, a whimsical, colorful work of functional art designed by artist Claudia Paraschiv and built by The Cornerstone Creative, was inspired by student artwork created during the 2024 celebration of the partnership’s 30th anniversary. It was officially unveiled during Brookwood’s annual first-grade spring planting visit last Wednesday, when students and families gathered at Wellspring to tend gardens, connect with the community, and carry forward a tradition that has shaped young lives for a generation.
The bench is dedicated in honor of three Brookwood educators, whose vision and dedication built the partnership from the ground up: Sarah Dawe, Pam Hawes, and Jeff Wilfahrt. Over more than three decades, they wove Wellspring’s values into the fabric of first-grade learning, crafting year-long curricula, organizing meaningful visits, and nurturing in hundreds of young students the understanding that small acts of generosity can bring great joy.
Wellspring’s mission is to inspire families and adults on the North Shore to achieve employment and financial security through stable housing, education, job training, and career readiness. Across the region, too many parents and young adults are doing everything right and still struggling to get ahead – facing rising housing costs, grocery bills, childcare needs, and constant financial uncertainty. Wellspring meets that reality with coordinated, compassionate support. The new bench, installed overlooking the wildflower garden that Brookwood’s young gardeners have helped cultivate season after season, reflects that same spirit: a space that is genuinely welcoming and restorative for every person who visits – families seeking stability, students arriving to take High Schol Equivalency exams, and individuals working to build more secure futures.
“Wellspring House is deeply grateful for this enduring partnership with Brookwood School,” shared Melissa Dimond, Wellspring’s President and Executive Director. “For more than thirty years, Brookwood’s students have brought their creativity, generosity, and care to everything they do here – tending our gardens, contributing to our community, and helping make this a place where people feel truly welcome. This bench is a celebration of that spirit, and a reminder of what is possible when a community decides to show up for one another.”
The Wellspring House–Brookwood School partnership is one of the longest-running community service collaborations on the North Shore, and one of the most hands-on. For more than twenty years, Brookwood’s first-grade classes have visited Wellspring each spring and fall to plant bulbs and flowers, cultivating the wildflower beds that now frame the new bench. Beyond the gardens, students have decorated holiday stockings for children in Wellspring’s family shelter, assembled “leaving baskets” for individuals transitioning into stable housing, and donated toys, art supplies, and holiday meals, each act of generosity carefully shaped by teachers into something children could carry with them long after first grade ended.
“For more than thirty years, Wellspring House has helped our students understand that service is not something separate from learning — it is learning. Generations of Brookwood students have arrived at Wellspring to plant, create, give, and connect, but they have also left with something lasting themselves: empathy, perspective, and a deeper understanding of community. We are profoundly grateful for this enduring partnership and for all that Wellspring has given to our students and families over the years,” said Jon Bartlett, Head of Schools, Brookwood School.
The bench was designed by Claudia Paraschiv of Studioful Design in Salem, MA, a woman-owned social enterprise rooted in participatory design, the belief that the most meaningful spaces are shaped by the people who will inhabit them, making it a natural fit for a project born directly from the imaginations of Brookwood’s students. Through a hands-on workshop, students were invited to draw and share memories of Wellspring House and reflect on what gives them a feeling of home. “The result was the creation of four symbols: a house for Wellspring’s mission, a tulip for the bulbs the children planted, a butterfly for the pollinators, and a heart for love and community,” Claudia shared.
The bench was brought to life by The Cornerstone Creative, a Gloucester-based nonprofit that uses woodworking and craftsmanship as a vehicle for youth mentorship. That both collaborators work at the intersection of making and community is no coincidence: it reflects exactly the values that have defined the Wellspring–Brookwood partnership for thirty years.
Wellspring House fosters and enhances its grounds with a wild mix of trees and perennials, creating colorful, inviting spaces to rest, relax, and restore. The new bench is the newest expression of that commitment – a place to sit, to breathe, and to feel, however briefly, that the world is a generous place.
Visit wellspringhouse.org to learn more about the range of meaningful ways to engage directly with the North Shore community through Wellspring. From hands-on outdoor work to sharing professional expertise to supporting families during the holidays, each opportunity is well-organized, personally rewarding, and connected to the more than 2,000 individuals and families Wellspring serves each year throughout the North Shore and beyond.
Brookwood’s Lindsay Murphy, Sarah Dawe, Jane O’Connor, Jeff Wilfahrt and Pam Hawes with Wellspring’s Melissa Dimond
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Osprey Nest Update
I haven’t posted anything about our LobstaLand osprey pair Annie and Squam yet this season as I am a little bit behind on almost everything! We are pleased to see there are currently 3 eggs in the nest due to hatch at the end of the month. Watching the Essex Greenbelt osprey cam is a particularly fun way to spend time. I appreciate the efforts to keep us updated through blog posts by David Rimmer. Check it out at this link. Here are some screenshots showing Annie on the nest and also Squam sitting as relief. Squam apparently is doing some nest rearranging. I hope Annie approves!
Good Morning Gloucester 