Early Fall Sunsets

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Magnolia faces west and the sunsets are beautiful.  The last few nights, the colors in the sky were beautiful.  Grateful for our Sunset group who walks Shore Road at sunset.

We have some free pallets for your DIY Project, excellent bonfire or firepit wood or to stack firewood on. 95 East Main St

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Surfside Subs Saturday 10/5

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Buy any 18″ Pizza get an 18″ Cheese for $5

$13.99 + tax Lobster Roll w/Chips

Buy any 16″ Pizza get a 16″ Cheese for $5

*excludes gluten free*

PIZZA

978-281-1700

Long Beach, Gloucester

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Pumpkin Patch Worth Checking Out

Posted on by Pat D

I stopped by the West Gloucester Trinitarian Congregational Church along Essex Ave recently to check out the HUGE selection of pumpkins and gourds. Two very nice volunteers (Leslie Pope and Bonnie Sorenson) greeted me warmly with pooch Lily assisting. They explained that the pumpkins are grown in a New Mexico Navajo reservation and delivered by a huge semi each year. The congregation and the children help sort and stock them. They are sold by girth. The profits are shared back to the Navajo. It’s a lovely story and I had no idea so I thought it might interest our readers as well. Read more about it at this link. In the meantime, stop by. (I’m sorry the photo of Leslie, Lily and Bonnie did not turn out well enough to share but they were a very nice crew!)

Boston Light with Lighthouse Keeper Sally Snowman at SFL on Thursday, October 10

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 ~ Sawyer Free Library ~ 

Join us at the Sawyer Free Library on Thursday, October 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm for an engaging presentation on Boston Light, America’s first established light station, which has been guiding ships since 1716. Located on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor, Boston Light remains an active Coast Guard-maintained aid to navigation. However, its distinction as the “last manned Coast Guard light station” in the country is coming to an end with the upcoming retirement of its 70th keeper, Sally Snowman.

The event will feature a PowerPoint presentation showcasing photos from Boston Light’s remarkable 307-year history, along with personal anecdotes from Sally’s tenure as a 21st-century keeper. Sally Snowman, Ph.D., an educator, author, and the official USCG historian for Boston Light, has co-authored two books with her husband, Jay Thomson: Boston Light: A Historical Perspective (1999) and Boston Light: Arcadia Images of America (2016). Sally is also the author of the children’s book Sammy the Boston Lighthouse Dog (2005).

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Boston Light’s rich history and hear firsthand accounts from its last keeper before this chapter in maritime history closes.

The event will take place at the Sawyer Free Library at 21 Main Street, Downtown Gloucester. Registration required at sawyerfreelibrary.org.

Boston Light with Lighthouse Keeper Sally Snowman at SFL on Thursday, October 10

A Few Weeks Left for Savour!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
A Few Short Weeks Left!
We are coming to the end of Savour’s run. Things have moved along faster than expected, thanks to the incredible support of our customers who have been purchasing cases of their favorites and ordering others with the holiday season in mind. We don’t know for sure when our license will transfer to the new owner, but it could happen anytime. So, we are planning to wrap everything up with a closing date of Saturday, October 19 at 6 pm.
This Saturday we will taste out a few classic cheese and wine combinations: Gewurztraminer with Lamb Chopper sheep’s milk cheese and Tawny Port with Rogue River Smokey blue. These combinations sing!
We are continuing our sale with discounts of 10 – 15%! Also remember, you will get that same discount on anything you buy with your wine, including beer, cheese, pantry items, and wine tools! I know of no other business that does this, so take advantage of this while you can.
That extra perk is important because we just got a cheese order in with many of your favorites: Delice de Bourgogne brie, Fromager d’ Affinois, Georgian Stilton, Rogue River Smokey Blue, Cambozola Black Label, Kaltbach Creamy Swiss and 3 classics from Cypress Grove in California: Midnight Moon, Lamb Chopper and Humboldt Fog – fresh cut and ready to go!
We have plenty of olives (I made some marinated) as well as cured meats and nuts for your charcuterie plates. AND – I picked up 4 cases of Boulart Bakery baguettes you buy frozen and cook for 10 minutes with a taste like fresh-baked bread. We have lots of crackers, jams, chocolate and the best olive oil and balsamic vinegar in bulk (at a great price)! The fridge is full of New England brewery beers – from Cambridge “Lamplighter” to Maine “Lunch” and Rockport “Jetty Juice.” All that will be discounted at the same rate as your wine, when you purchase 6 bottles of wine or more!

Sale!
Savour Discount Pricing

10% off on 6 bottles
15% off on a case of 12 bottles – including custom orders

These discounts are available when using a debit card, cash or pre-approved check
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If using a credit card, discounts will be 5% less
5% off on 6 bottles10% off on a case of 12 bottles – including custom orders

 

Savour Wine and Cheese

76 Prospect St.

Gloucester, Ma 01930

978 282-1455

www.savourwineandcheese.com

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Topaz is the hidden gem her family needed.
A 2024 mid-year report published by Shelter Animals Count cites a 4% nationwide decline in dog adoptions compared to 2023. Length of stays are also rising, resulting in growing populations and an ongoing capacity crisis, and Cape Ann Animal Aid is no exception to these troubling trends.
Topaz, a 4-year-old purebred Portuguese Podengo, was just one local animal of the many we cared for this year. She was the 6th dog taken by Animal Control from the same breeder, and she arrived in the same unenthusiastic, unsure, and untrusting state as those that came before her.
As a shy, medium breed adult dog, her chances of finding a home quickly had the odds working against her. It took about 2 months for someone to come along willing to take on the challenge. However, challenges have extra rewards, and once these special animals find a home, we can see that they are so dearly cherished.
Animals in need are right outside our doors. Please help us provide them with medical and behavioral support and lots of love.
Topaz’s adopter shares:
“She is doing great, we love her so much. She’s such a fun and silly girl. She absolutely loves the dog park at Stage Fort Park and the beach. She has adjusted to the big change so well and she’s such a great addition to our family. Her cage is still a comfort to her especially when I’m at work but she loves to run around in the yard and she’s so fast. She also loves her new and old toys and throwing them to me.”
We need your help now more than ever. Your support can make a significant difference in our ability to manage this influx and continue our mission. Please consider making a donation to help us meet this growing demand and provide the love and care every animal deserves.
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Cape Ann Animal Aid
Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane, Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-6055 www.capeannanimalaid.org