Artist Stephen LaPierre of Gloucester is open a lot! A recent work in progress, “Main Street: West End, 2026” is now complete. Stop in to see that painting and what’s on the Easel on Harbor Loop

What a treat– and talk about accessibility! Stephen LaPierre’s studio 11 Harbor Loop in downtown Gloucester is open… Monday-Sunday 11-7.

Main Street: West End (L) oil in progress (26″ x 30″). | (R) completed

Stephen LaPierre images: Duncan Street and Secret Beach II

Grove Street Self Storage

www.grovestreetselfstorage.com

61 Grove Street

Gloucester, MA

978-879-4524

We have limited Indoor and Outdoor Units available!

Call or visit our site for information on units and start storing with us TODAY!

HAPPY CALM BEFORE THE BIG ❄️❄️❄️ STORM Cape Ann From Salty’s Bagels. 🥯🥯🥯 ❤️❤️❤️!!!

HAPPY CALM BEFORE THE BIG ❄️❄️❄️ STORM Cape Ann 🥯🥯🥯 ❤️❤️❤️!!!

We’ll be open Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am – to sellout at 1 Whistlestop Mall in Rockport. GO PATS!!! 🏈🏈🏈

Sign up to be notified when pre-orders open at http://www.hotplate.com/saltysbagels (Link in bio)

Additional Pop-up at @dtlfarmersmarket @hivepublicmarket Sunday, January 25th 11:00 am – sellout!

Bagel of the Week: Jalapeño Cheddar! (BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS)

Bagels: Plain, Poppy, Sesame, Salt, Rosemary Salt and EVERYTHING!
Schmears: Plain, Scallion.
Nova Lox: 4 oz

The Cut to Host Free Super Bowl Party on Main Street in GloucesterSunday, February 8th | Gloucester, MA

Gloucester, MA — The Cut, located on Main Street in Gloucester, is inviting football fans and friends alike to gather for a free Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 8th, featuring the big game, the halftime show, and an unbeatable game-day atmosphere.

The venue will transform into the ultimate viewing experience, with a massive screen on the stage broadcasting the entire game and halftime show, along with couch and table seating throughout the space. For added convenience, the Super Bowl will also be shown in The Cut’s restaurant, ensuring guests won’t miss a moment of the action.

This event is free to attend, and guests who RSVP via the official Facebook event will be automatically entered into a grand prize raffle. Additional raffle prizes will be available throughout the night, adding extra excitement to the celebration.

With a huge barbig soundbig screen, and big vibes, The Cut will also have games like cornhole set up, creating a fun, social environment that goes beyond just watching the game.

Whether you’re there for football, commercials, halftime, or just the party, The Cut is THE place to watch the big game in Gloucester.

Event Details:
📍 The Cut – Main Street, Gloucester, MA
📅 Sunday, February 8th
🎟 Free Admission (RSVP on Facebook for raffle entry)

Grab your friends, claim a couch, and enjoy the Super Bowl the way it was meant to be watched—on a big screen, with a big bar, and even bigger energy at The Cut.

Dinner at 525

We sat at the bar at 525 last night in Magnolia and enjoyed a really great dinner. Big portions, tons of flavor, so well executed. Definitely swing by if you haven’t been in a while!

Operation Keep Gloucester Warm

From Together Gloucester, Inc.

❄️ Cold weather is on the way and we’re here to help. ❄️

As temperatures drop this weekend, Operation Keep Gloucester Warm will be opening our Annex at Brown’s Mall to provide free winter gear for anyone in our community who needs it.

🗓 This Saturday
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Brown’s Mall – Main Street entrance
➡️ Up the stairs on the left

We will have:

  • Winter coats from infant to adult 2x
  • Hats, mittens, and scarves
  • A limited supply of snow pants and boots

All items are free and available to anyone in need. Please stop by, spread the word, and help us make sure our neighbors stay warm this winter. 💙

Between Storms — pat morss

As we await a winter storm later this weekend, the wildlife carries on.

Touring the GMGI marine biology lab, I learned this species of sea urchincan live 200 years.
Close to the rocks, Common Eiders were comfortable with the cold and the gray skies.
A male Cardinal after the previous snowfall.
Possibly his mate, checking out female Goldfinches enjoying thistle seeds.
Isn’t it a little early to be prancing around the Maypole?
This Red-tailed Hawk isn’t letting on that it is being harassed by several crows.
Northern Mockingbirds shift to berries in the winter when summer insects aren’t available.
A “cat ‘o nine tails” is finally going to seed at Niles Pond.
After another pond thaw/freeze, the creation of these repeated “ice splashes” remains intriguing.
Incoming Mallards, to join the crowd on the ice.
“Watch out – it’s slippery.”
“Now you tell us!”
And another explosive winter sunset.

Explore Downtown Gloucester and Rockport with CATA’s #4 East Gloucester/ Thatcher Rd (Red) Route!

This route stops at scenic @capeanntrailstewards locations such as Seine Field and Delamater Sanctuary, and Waring Field. The bus will also stop at Rocky Neck upon request, where you can explore the local art scene. Buses run every two hours! Learn more at www.canntran.com.

Yummy breakfast

On Sunday Rick and I like to go to breakfast.  Last Sunday, we went to Grillfriends for a great breakfast.  Rick had the traditional breakfast, and I had a garden omelet.  So tasty and the atmosphere at Grillfriends is friendly.

 

Grillfriends

20 Lexington Avenue,  Magnolia, Gloucester, MA

https://grillfriends-restaurant.com/

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Webinar on the Public Health Threats of Plastics

The League of Women Voters of Cape Ann will jointly host a webinar, “Plastics: the Mounting Threat to Public Health,” on January 28, at 4pm. Our speaker will be Dr. Philip Landrigan, MD.  For information and registration visit https://bit.ly/mounting-threat

The League of Women Voters is a co-sponsor of this timely and informative event.

About the Speaker

Dr. Landrigan is a pediatrician and epidemiologist, and he directs the program for Global Public Health and the Common Good at Boston College and the Global Observatory on Planetary Health. Dr. Landrigan has collaborated with other scientists to study the health impacts of plastics throughout their life cycles. He will share the study’s results and give his recommendations for taking bold steps now to reduce plastics and mitigate their health impacts. Dr. Landrigan will also respond to questions from the webinar audience. 


The Issue with Microplastics

Microplastics pose an increasing threat to our health. They last forever and are everywhere – in the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the products we use. More work is needed to fully understand the health impacts of plastics accumulating in our bodies, but scientists have linked the particles to serious health problems, including cancer, heart disease, asthma, and disruption of the endocrine and reproductive systems.