The Irish fellas from @pullingthecork had a lapse in judgement and invited an Italian from Gloucester to Be A Guest On their latest podcast. A great time was had by all. Dropping Tuesday in all the usual podcast repositories. Here’s a clip-

Here’s a clip from The Pulling the Cork Podcast taped Sunday morning-

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Goodnight, East Gloucester

Goodnight, East Gloucester. I just moved from Magnolia to East Gloucester. While there are a couple of things I’ll miss about my old neighborhood, this new sweeping harbor view is pretty spectacular. I hope to spend lots of time watching the activity in the harbor. I’ve already had the opportunity to see both of my boys come and go in and out of the harbor while working on their respective boats.

Final Margarita Monday At Oliver’s Harbor

For our final Margarita Monday of 2025, we stopped for lunch at Oliver’s Harbor on Main St which was open on Labor Day Monday. We were not disappointed. I love the lunch menu! I had the sausage sandwich and Jim had the eggplant sandwich. The margarita was served in a chilled ice-cold glass and was super refreshing. We always enjoy the atmosphere there and the friendly service. Cheers to Oliver’s!

Would You Enjoy A REALLY Good Night Sleep?

 by Angel Wings Wellness

Would You Enjoy A REALLY Good Night Sleep?

A good night’s sleep is essential to to your over all health and well being. Experts recommend adults sleep at least seven hours a night. Proper sleep contributes to memory function, prevents sickness by building the immune system and ensures overall wellness. Unfortunately, as many as 70% of Americans report they do not sleep for the recommended hours.

One increasingly popular strategy for sleeping better is taking cannabidiol (CBD), a derivative of Hemp. CBD is commonly used to improve sleep.

Give it a try for free! Swing by Angel Wings Wellness 12 Rogers Street and grab a free sample of our sleep gummies.

We are open Friday and Saturday 11-4 or call to make an appointment 978-985-4592

angelwingscbd.com

Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet Of The Week

Hello,

Meet Alpaca! He’s a lovable goofball who lives for zoomies, scratches, morning tippy-tappy greetings, and snuggling. A perfect gentleman, he regularly sits regally with crossed paws and back legs stretched out in a splooting position. Life circumstances have led him to CAAA through no fault of his own, but he is ready for a new family and a second chance at life. Housebroken since day one, Paca’s a pro at indoor manners. He also makes a great car ride buddy, as he doesn’t get car sick and has taken many road trips in his life. He can be a little nervous around small children, but does great with older kids and would easily fit right in with a big family and some outdoor adventures. Smart as a whip, he’s got a whole trick list: sit, stay, down, paw, 360, “be sneaky” (crawl), “do yoga” (downward dog), and “security,” where he sits between your legs like a bodyguard!

BreedRetriever, Labrador/Mix Age5 years 5 months 7 days GenderMale SizeLarge ColorBlack Spayed/Neutered DeclawedNo HousetrainedYes Adoption Price$325.00 

Thanks so much!

______________________________________
Cape Ann Animal Aid

Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930

(978) 283-6055

www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.org

www.facebook.com/CapeAnnAnimalAid

Blue sky, blue harbor, color

Generous Gardeners hard work on Stacy Boulevard certainly shows.  The colors are amazing and so pretty.  The fall sky and Gloucester Harbor blue water is a painting.

Surfside Subs and Pizzs Sunday 9/7 🍕🍔

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$15.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

Transiting Labor Day — pat morss

Labor Day has passed, and we enter another season.

Before the weekend, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds started stocking up for their migration.
Like our Monarch Butterflies, hummingbirds winter in Mexico (and Central America).
Welcoming ‘American Eagle,’ as schooners assemble for the Labor Day Schooner Festival.
Tabor Academy’s ‘Tabor Boy’ docked at Maritime Gloucester, the evening before the race.
Walking over to the I4C2 docks, Fitz Henry Lane was still painting his painting (wall mural).
It was nice sunset light, looking across to Rocky Neck and Ocean Alliance’s Paint Factory.
‘Adventure’ (center) was among the schooners tied up at I4C2.
The place was hopping with live music at Blue Collar Lobster Co.
On race Sunday, ‘American Eagle’ (beyond) and ‘Thomas E Lannon’ headed to the line.
‘Denis Sullivan’ (Wisconsin) and the others had an escort flotilla during the “Parade of Sail.”
Post-holiday, there are many juvenile (L) and adult Little Blue Herons on Niles Pond.
This first-year youngster is experiencing a partial molt of non-flight body feathers.
And here’s what his non-molting brethren still look like.

2025 Sawyer Free Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friday, September 5, 2025, was a beautiful sunny day.  The Sawyer Free Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was well attended.  Thank you to the Cape Ann Youth Chorus talented kids.   They were excellent.

Thank you to Gloucester’s State Representative, Ann-Margaret Ferrante and State Senator Bruce Tarr for their help with the library.

Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll welcomed from Mayor Verga

The Board, President, Director of the library did a great job.

An example of the renovated library, it looks amazing.

 

Lanesville Music Festival 11:00am-7:00pm September 13, 2025

Music 11 AM to 7 PM

In order of appearance:

Gloucester Student Band

Lisa Marie

Sea Dragons

Treehouse Charlatans

Steve Amazeen Band

Honky Tonk Women

Joe Wilkins

Whiskey Talk

Charlee Bianchini

Mamadou Diop Band

LANESVILLE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025

Admission by donation

Fun for all ages

Food and drinks for sale

Fun vendors

Surfside Subs and Pizza Saturday 9/6 🍕🍔

𝓣𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂’𝓼 𝓢𝓹𝓮𝓬𝓲𝓪𝓵𝓼
🍕Buy any 18” Pizza get an 18” Cheese for $5
🍕Buy any 16” Pizza get a 16” Cheese for $5

🎉Additional Specials for today!
🦞$15.99 Lobster Rolls
🍔 $4.99 cheeseburgers w/ Chips & Pickles

Girls Volleyball team fundraiser

If possible, I’m hoping you’d be willing to help spread the word about the new GHS Girls Volleyball team fundraiser with your amazing FB community. 

Thanks to the incredible determination and hard work of several Gloucester High School students, girls’ volleyball is making its long-awaited return to the fall sports lineup! The enthusiasm this year has been truly inspiring, with a larger than expected number of girls trying out and training all summer long with their captains. It’s wonderful to see so much interest and energy around the sport’s comeback.

But the team needs our help! In order to host home games, the GHS Girls Volleyball team is raising funds to purchase essential equipment, including new poles, nets, and other gear required for regulation play. Right now, the team is practicing with a men’s volleyball net that doesn’t meet the proper size standards. Having the right equipment will ensure our athletes can compete safely and proudly on their home court.

The team is halfway to their fundraising goal of $10,000. Every donation brings them closer to hosting home games and sustaining the program for years to come. Every donation truly makes a difference.

Donation link:

GDT link:

Thank you for your generosity and for supporting local sports!

–          Kaitlyn S.

Golden Hour At Pebble Beach

There’s something extra special about the light as dusk approaches in the late summer, as you see here from Pebble Beach on Penzance Road.

Mayoral Candidate Papers

The Chamber sent out “essay questions” to the three mayoral candidates to get their comments in writing on the downtown, waterfront, tourism and housing.

Because they are all offered, here they are:

I will not be posting individual political pitches.