BREAKING NEWS! @duckworthsgloucester to offer food to go- prepared stuff Wednesday-Saturday 10-5pm. Menu posted on www.goodmorninggloucester.com Woooooot!!!!!

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Winterlights Winter Wonderland

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I work hard to restrain myself from putting out the holiday lights and decorations until it’s December. It’s a hold-over from those days when the kids were young and overly anxious about the holidays approaching. Anyhow, December 1 rolled around and I felt free to go wild. The first thing I did (after shopping Ladies Day) was to go to the Stevens Coolidge House Winterlights event put on by the Trustees. What a joyful walk we took around the grounds admiring the thousands of lights and the piped in holiday music. GMG Jim thinks it’s the best light display he’s ever been to. I LOVE lights…if it says “lights”, I am checking it out.

As mentioned, it’s an event from the Trustees and 3 properties participate. We went to North Andover for our 4:30 timed tickets. The ride at that time of day is not fun but we enjoyed the event thoroughly. You need to purchase tickets ahead and they are timed (although they don’t seem too strict about the timing of your visit as long as you have the tickets). Discounts for Trustee members. As per usual, I suggest going earlier than later. It was starting to get congested in the lots and on the pathways by the time we departed. The pathways are very well defined and only partially lit. The ground is even but it is a little uneven in some places so be aware if you have mobility issues though we did see wheelchairs and strollers managing easily. Get your tickets early if you plan to go. This event sells out. Great idea for company and children!

Breakfast At Magnolia Cafe Available Daily 7am-11am

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Come on down and join us for breakfast! Dine In, Take Out & Delivery

20 Lexington Ave Magnolia MA
978-526-0443
You can order directly online at:
www.mymagcafe.com

Breakfast sandwiches, burritos, pancakes, benedicts, KIDS CHARACTER PANCAKES, pastries and SO. MUCH. MORE!

2022 Good Morning Gloucester Shop Local Series- Super Cute Boutique

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Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that there’s no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall.

There’s excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester.

Previous videos:

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-FIREFLIES

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- TOODLEOOS

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES LOCAL COLORS

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES MYSTERY TRAIN

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- GOODLINENS STUDIO

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- MARK ADRIAN SHOES

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SWEATS OF GLOUCESTER

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BOOKSTORE OF GLOUCESTER

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BRASS MONKEY

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- CAPE ANN OLIVE OIL

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- DESIGN OF MINE

2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BANANAS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-POP GALLERY

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-SAMPLE THIS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-PASTAIO VIA CORTA

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SHORE NUTRITION

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- THE DRESS CODE

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- MERMAID TALES

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- FLOTING LOTUS

2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BLUE RIVER DIAMONDS

MARY POPPINS JR. ‘FLIES’ INTO ROCKPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Mary Poppins JR. is playing at Rockport Middle School December 9 and 10 at 7:00 pm and December 11 at 2:00 pm. The “practically perfect” 90-minute musical (including intermission) is based on the classic P.L. Travers stories and the Walt Disney film. The cast and crew include over 40 RMS  students led by Director Keith McCarthy, Musical Director Patti Pike, Technical Director and Choreographer Seania McCarthy, and Costume Designer Alicia Cywar.

All of London is shouting from the rooftops about this exciting stage adaptation of the classic tales of Mary Poppins. Join the Banks family as they encounter adventure after fun-filled adventure with their curious new nanny, Mary Poppins. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Sherman brothers songs such as “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Feed the Birds,” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” as well as wonderful new songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. With colorful characters and an irresistible score, Mary Poppins JR. is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages!

Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors, are available at the door.

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International.

Sawyer Free Library Honors Long-time Volunteer with Prestigious Community Award

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Each year, the Gloucester Lyceum and Sawyer Free Library recognize outstanding volunteers for their efforts and dedication to the Library. As a part of the Sawyer Free Library’s Annual Meeting, the Mary M. Weissblum Volunteer Award was presented to lifelong Gloucester resident Rebecca Aliberte. She was honored with the community award for her leadership, tireless dedication to the Friends of the Sawyer Free Library, and countless hours volunteering in the Library’s children’s room.

“Volunteers are essential to the work of our Library, and so every year, we seek to celebrate one of our most exceptional volunteers. This year we have chosen to honor the wonderful Rebecca Aliberte,” said Assistant Library Director Beth Pocock in presenting the award.  

Rebecca has volunteered in the Library’s children’s room for over ten years. On any given day, one might find her doing various tasks to help ease the load of the library…

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Cape Ann YMCA Presents 2022 Holiday Delights Showtimes Dec. 9, 10, 11 | Middle Street Walk brochure

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The Cape Ann YMCA presents annual gem – HOLIDAY DELIGHTS 2022

Showtimes at Gloucester’s stately landmark, the American Legion

Middle Street Walk Dec. 10 – printable PDF

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Ho Ho Ho! Cape Ann Lighthouse ornaments with stands at Pauline’s Gifts #GloucesterMA

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Local ware – lighthouse ornaments with stands (can be hung on wall or window, too); local history books by Pru Fish; holiday gifts 2022 at Pauline’s Gifts from the Heart, (978) 281-5558. 512 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA

Congratulations to Pauline’s Gifts for receiving a Retailers Association of Massachusetts Award for Excellence in November 2022!

GloucesterCast 614 Livestream 12/4/22 Link to Join Here-www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucester

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GloucesterCast 614 Livestream 12/4/22 

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Duck Duck Heron

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A beautiful blue heron was peacefully hunting at Niles Pond recently along with a number of ducks. Apparently the ducks decided they needed to establish themselves with the heron and dive bombed him. It was more of a drive by than an attack, and both species continued along with their business. Kind of reminded me of some of those silly Tik Tok street scenes you see.

Why you don’t want a contractor doing your home inspection

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Jameson Malgeri's avatarCape Ann Home

If you are under the impression that this article is going to be a discussion about what knowledge a home inspector has in contrast with a contractor or builder, that will not be the focus. There are good and bad home inspectors out there, and there are good and bad contractors, but quality varies greatly on an individual basis in both cases, and I am sure many builders or contractors will have an extensive knowledge base about the many systems in a home. The construction industry has been around in some form since the beginning of time and the home inspection profession is an extremely young industry. This article is not to diminish either profession but merely to discuss some of the trends going on in the market. As a home inspector in this current market, I have seen fewer and fewer traditional inspections being performed. One of the many…

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