Summertime
Beautiful Wednesday afternoon drew me to the beach.

Something New at Caffe Sicilia
Love this new addition on Main Street!


Mike Bohan Shares Picture Of Proof That The Scots Were In Fact In Gloucester

Lobster Rolls, Shucked Oysters and Tiramisu during Fiesta
My son Dimitri and his friend Anna are selling Lobster Rolls, Shucked Oysters and Tiramisu during Fiesta out of the Mutha Shucka kitchen across from St Peterโs Square on the Hotel side. Street side order window. Get something yummy!
Also keep Mutha Shuka catering in mind when youโre planning your summer parties – owned by Kim Cox the daughter of our beloved GMG contributor David Cox!


DRAWN TO PAINT – Jeffrey Marshall & Alex Stroup
Opening Reception: June 26 | 5โ7 pm
Show Dates: June 26 โ July 26
COSMOS Gallery
20 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA 01930

The next exhibition at COSMOS Gallery,ย Drawn to Paint, explores the role of drawing, both informal and preparatory, in the creative process of paintersย Jeffrey Marshallย andย Alex Stroup. Through the installation of paintings paired with their drawn origins, the exhibition creates a dialogue between two approaches to imagery that exist independently and interdependently.
Jeffrey Marshall works solely from observation, placing himself in public environments where conversations with inhabitants reveal the invisible layers of a place. Marshallโs current work pairs carefully observed industrial tarps with paintings that explore the hidden imagery inside those forms. Alex Stroup prefers to show rather than tell. Stroupโs process involves a simple use of time: listening and waiting for imagery to bubble up out of experience.ย Drawn to Paint
The Wait Is Almost Over: Cape Ann Museum Reopens June 30


Cape Ann Museum, Downtown Campus. Photos ยฉ 2026 Steve Rosenthal.
A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS IN FIVE DAYS
Be among the first to experience the Cape Ann Museum’s newly reopened Downtown Campus and the highly anticipated exhibition, Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea, beginning Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Explore this landmark exhibition, discover revitalized galleries and collection spaces, and enjoy the art, history, and culture of Cape Ann in renewed and reimagined surroundings. We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate this exciting new chapter in the Museum’s 150-year history.
Visit capeannmuseum.org to purchase tickets and plan your visit.
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CAPE ANN MUSEUM
27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
CAPE ANN MUSEUM GREEN
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Cape Ann is one of the most important places in the history of American art and industry.
The Cape Ann Museum, thanks to supporters like you, celebrates the history and remarkable contributions of this place to the cultural enhancement of our community and the world at largeโyesterday, today and tomorro w.
Fishermen GHS: Congratulations to our NEC Honorees from the Spring Season

St Peter’s Fiesta Facebook -“This St. Peterโs Fiestaโs 2026 Friday Saturday and Championship Sundays greasy pole LIST!” ๐
The St. Peterโs Fiesta sporting events are held at Pavilion Beach starting at 4:45.

This St. Peterโs Fiestaโs 2026 Friday Saturday and Championship Sundays greasy pole LIST! ๐


Follow at – https://www.facebook.com/StPetersFiestaInc
Surfside Subs Today’s Specials are too good to pass up at SurfSide Subs! ๐

๐ฅ Pizza Lovers’ Deals
๐ Buy any 18″ Pizza and get an 18″ Cheese Pizza for just $5
๐ Buy any 16″ Pizza and get a 16″ Cheese Pizza for just $5
๐ 16″ Pizzas are HALF OFF!
Maximum of 2 half-price pizzas.
๐ฆ Lobster Roll Special
Only $18.99 + tax
Served with chips & pickles!
โฐ Open Daily: 11:00 AM โ 9:00 PM
Excludes gluten-free crusts. Pizza specials cannot be combined. Excludes online orders.
Travel Alert Today Thursday June 25
Sharing information provided on the Gloucester Police Department Facebook page so you can plan accordingly for traffic later today:


Commercial Street Prepped For Fiesta
I took a walk down Commercial St. to check out the honors wall. An outstanding job by the committee honoring past champions! Make sure to check it out hen you are at Momโs Kitchen for your Fiesta treats.







When the Right Support Meets the Right Momentย
ย ~ย Wellspring Houseย ~
June has been a season of celebration at Wellspring House. In a matter of weeks, we marked three milestones: 31 adults graduating from our Healthcare Office Support Training program at MGB Salem Hospital with a historic 100% graduation rate; 18 local Cape Ann high school graduates awarded scholarships, and the first Cape Ann High School Graduates Fund cohort to cross the college graduation stage; and 56 students completing spring English language and computer literacy courses at a joyful evening in Gloucester.

Each celebration is a testament to what becomes possible when opportunity and support come together, and a reflection of what this community has chosen to invest in.
But behind every ceremony is a harder truth. A thriving community depends on people who can afford to live and work locally. When housing becomes unstable and wages fail to keep pace with the cost of living, that foundation erodes. Parents without childcare, residents without reliable transportation, families in unstable housing โ these are compounding barriers that, without the right support, make long-term stability feel out of reach.
Financial security is the most powerful lever we have for improving quality of life, health, and opportunity. That belief is at the core of everything Wellspring does.

Since 1981, Wellspring has worked to turn potential into progress across the North Shore, combining housing stability, education, job training, and career readiness under one roof. This year, we worked with more than 2,000 individuals and families across 20 cities and towns. We donโt ask people to choose between stability and advancement. We provide both, simultaneously, for as long as it takes.
Tuesday, June 30th marks the end of our fiscal year. If these stories move you, we invite you to learn more about Wellspring and consider joining the community of supporters who make this work possible. Visit wellspringhouse.org.
Best “Vibes Race In The Country” Is Right Here In Gloucester Tomorrow Night- The Fiesta 5K!
Rooting for their crew! The Kids 1981!

Porch Sunset, looking towards the Atlantic

VIVA
On Tuesday the rain came down all day until sunset.ย The excitement of Fiesta is everywhere.

Ted Costa Puts Up Chris Dailey Flag



Ted writes: I changed out an American flag on Magnolia PA today and replaced it with this one. I thought it was only fitting that since he participated in fiesta that it go up to de fiesta stats and Iโll take it down on July 4 the date that he passed away.
Maine Moments
Rest Stop…

Alicia Unleashed: 11th Fiesta Cast

Welcome to the 11th Annual FiestaCast!
Lets start off the St. Peter’s Fiesta right!
We have a packed episode highlighting everything from beloved community traditions to local entrepreneurship.
Nicole shares the exciting journey of self-publishing her brand-new, crowd-sourced Gloucester Fiesta Coloring Book and highlights her work with her businesses, Gloucester Design and Wicked Cool Tools.
Other major episode highlights include Samanthaโs down-to-the-wire hat-making chaos and upcoming Sunday greasy pole commentary role, our official predictions for this year’s walkers (could Derek Hopkins tie Pete Frontero’s legendary 7-win record?) and swirling rumors about who might come out of retirement for the massive 100th Fiesta next year!
Link to Gloucester Fiesta Coloring Book
Facebook: Gloucester Design (woodworking)
Instagram: Wicked Cool Tools
