Today’s marine forecast for the coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, from the National Weather Service.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
TODAY N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW this afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 10 seconds and N 1 foot at 3 seconds.
TONIGHT SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 12 seconds and NW 2 ft at 4 seconds.
SUN SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 13 seconds.
SUN NIGHT SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 3 seconds and E 2 ft at 12 seconds.
MON SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds.
MON NIGHT W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 3 ft at 9 seconds.
TUE THROUGH WED NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
WED NIGHT S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Seas are reported as significant wave height, which is the average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave heights may be more than twice the significant wave height.
Source: National Weather Service, Boston/Norton.
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SpeciesDog BreedTerrier/Mix Age10 months 24 days GenderMale SizeLarge ColorBlue Spayed/NeuteredDeclawedNo HousetrainedYes No Small KidsAdoption Price$200.00
Meet King! King was surrendered to us through no fault of his own when his previous family was no longer able to care for him. This big love bug has spent the last month in a foster home, which has given us the chance to learn so much more about what he’s like outside of the shelter!
King is 9 months old, fully house trained, very food motivated, and loves to learn. He’s an energetic, playful young guy who loves running around and chewing on his toys, but one of the things his foster loves about him is how well he’s able to settle down in the house. He’s incredibly sweet, loyal, and loves being close to his people.
His foster has also been working hard with him on his leash skills. King can get very excited and focused on other dogs and people while out on walks, but he’s made great progress with consistency and training. He’s a big, strong boy, so he’s looking for someone comfortable handling him and excited to continue working on everything he’s learned.
After getting to know King better and introducing him to several dogs, we’ve decided he’ll be happiest as the only dog in his future home. King is a big, enthusiastic puppy with a very rough-and-tumble play style that can be overwhelming for other dogs. Being the only pup will allow his family to focus on King and continue building his skills without having to manage those interactions at home!
King has come such a long way during his time in foster, and underneath all that big puppy energy is an incredibly loving boy with so much potential. He’s looking for someone willing to keep putting in the work-and in return, you’ll get one very devoted best friend.
King is part of our Extended Stay program so his adoption fee is lower and adopters will receive a post-adoption training reimbursement plus six months of heartworm and flea & tick prevention to help get their new best friend off to a great start. Adopt King today at: capeannanimalaid.org/dogapp
Sunset on Thursday, we saw a surfer with the sun shining down on him. There has been a cute seal swimming around Magnolia Harbor for the last few days. If you look behind the surfer we believe there was the seal.
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Staff from Art Haven from May 2026’s From the Deep downtown arts party work on the tape mural on Pleasant St
GLOUCESTER, MA – The City of Gloucester’s Harbortown Cultural District invites residents and visitors to experience From the Deep: A Downtown Gloucester Arts Party on Saturday, November 7, from 11AM to 5PM. This free celebration was made possible by funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and will bring artists, cultural organizations, local businesses and community members together to explore Gloucester’s creative community.
Following its successful debut in May 2026, which welcomed more than 500 attendees and featured over 30 free cultural offerings from 45 artists and cultural organizations, From the Deep returns with more than 25 unique cultural experiences taking place at venues throughout downtown Gloucester. Attendees can explore art installations, watch live demonstrations, participate in hands-on creative activities, enjoy performances and discover the diverse cultural offerings found throughout the Harbortown Cultural District.
Highlights include “Building the Town,” an interactive art installation with artist Bruce Orr, and “From the Deep: Gloucester in Motion – Live Painting and Art Giveaway” with Jennifer Loiselle, both at Kyrouz Auditorium in Gloucester City Hall. Families can participate in a free sea-themed children’s sketching contest at Good Morning Gloucester, while visitors can join a walking tour of the last weekend of Imagining Gloucester’s Future window murals on Main Street, led by the City’s Arts, Culture, and Events Coordinator Miranda Aisling Hynes.
The event is free and open to the public. Activities take place at participating cultural and business locations throughout downtown Gloucester. Visitors can find the event schedule and additional information at harbortownculturaldistrict.org/from-the-deep.
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The Halloween Toddler Trick-or-Treat Parade is marching down Main Street today — it starts at 12:30 PM from the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce parking lot.
If your toddler is in the parade, stop by Gloucester Apparel and Pat D’s Photos at 44 Main St — we’re giving away small toys to the little ones participating in the toddler walk today, while they last.
See you on Main Street!
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It’s Friday, and we’ve got the perfect way to kick off your weekend! Delicious food, sweet treats, and some AMAZING deals at Surfside & Long Beach Dairy Maid! 🍁😍
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🔥 Buy ANY 18” Pizza and get a 2nd 18” Pizza HALF PRICE! (Limit 2 per customer)
🦞 $13.99 + tax Lobster Rolls served with chips & pickles!
🍕 16” Pizzas HALF PRICE! (Limit 3 per customer)
🥖 $6.99 Any Meatball Sub
🥪 $6.99 Any Turkey Sub
🍦 LONG BEACH DAIRY MAID SPECIAL 🍦
🍨 Buy ONE ice cream and get your SECOND ice cream HALF PRICE! 😍
Because who says ice cream season has to end when fall arrives?! 🍂🍦
⏰ TODAY’S HOURS
🍕 Surfside: 11 AM – 9 PM
🍦 Long Beach Dairy Maid: 2 PM – 9 PM
🍁 Grab some dinner, treat yourself to dessert, and enjoy these SWEET savings!
⚠️ Please note:
• Pizza specials exclude gluten-free and online orders.
• Pizza specials cannot be combined.
• Half-price ice cream must be of equal or lesser value.
🍕🦞🍦 Great food, sweet treats & unbeatable Friday deals!
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Tomorrow, October 23rd, the City of Gloucester will be opening a 30-day public review period for the revised aggregation plan for Gloucester Community Electricity Aggregation, the City’s official electricity supply program, which has been active since December 2018. This does not change the existing rates of the program; just how it is administered. Rates are locked until December 2027.
Residents are encouraged to review the revised plan and share their feedback during the public comment period. Residents can provide written comments through the comment form on the website, or by email to support_ma@goodenergy.com subject line “Gloucester Plan Comments.” Both the revised plan and the current plan are available on the program website at Gloucester-CEA.com.
We hope to hear from you soon! The public review period will close November 23rd, 2026.
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BAGEL OF THE WEEK: Maple S&P Bagel – Glazed with 100% pure maple syrup, sprinkled with pink Himalayan salt and freshly cracked pepper. Served with whipped maple butter for the perfect sweet–savory bite. 😊
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We decided to try Luna Mare in Ipswich at the suggestion of our friends Susan and Leo. Thought they have been there for just over a year, it was a new experience for all of us. The menu of this Mediterranean style restaurant is wide ranging suited to most tastes. There is a long list of tapas which was very intriguing. We got hummus and olives to start off. Jim ordered one of the tapas: Sultan Delight. Leo got a lovely burrata salad; Susan ordered the paella (a half portion seemed to be plenty) and I ordered the shrimp scampi. I thought the scampi was among the best I’ve had and perfectly portioned.
The wait staff is extraordinarily friendly and helpful. There’s seating in the bar area as well as a dining area. We were there on a weeknight and the place was very busy. We finished with a couple of desserts to celebrate. They were sinfully rich and yummy. We look forward to trying lunch there soon.
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Today’s marine forecast for the coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, from the National Weather Service.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING
TODAY N winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NE 9 ft at 9 seconds and N 6 ft at 7 seconds.
TONIGHT N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, diminishing to around 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 ft at 9 seconds and NW 3 ft at 6 seconds.
SAT N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NE 5 ft at 11 seconds and N 1 foot at 5 seconds.
SAT NIGHT W winds around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 12 seconds and N 1 foot at 4 seconds.
SUN AND SUN NIGHT SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 3 seconds.
MON THROUGH TUE NIGHT NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: N 4 ft at 5 seconds. Seas are reported as significant wave height, which is the average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave heights may be more than twice the significant wave height.
Source: National Weather Service, Boston/Norton.
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Downtown Gloucester is coming alive with creativity on Saturday, November 7, 2026, as From the Deep: A Downtown Gloucester Arts Party returns for a day of free art exhibitions, live performances, artist demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
Presented by Harbortown Cultural District, this community-wide celebration invites you to explore the city’s vibrant arts scene while discovering the galleries, cultural organizations, and local businesses that make downtown Gloucester such a special place.
Taking place from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, From the Deep offers something for art lovers of all ages, with more than 25 cultural experiences planned throughout the downtown district.
Explore Gloucester’s Creative Side
Gloucester has long been a destination for artists, writers, and creatives inspired by the city’s coastal landscapes, working waterfront, and rich cultural heritage. From the Deep celebrates that artistic spirit by bringing together local artists, galleries, cultural institutions, and businesses for a day dedicated to creativity and community.
Following a successful debut in May 2026, which welcomed more than 500 attendees and featured over 30 free cultural offerings from 45 participating artists and organizations, the festival returns this November with another exciting lineup.
Whether you’re interested in discovering a new favorite artist, experiencing live music, or trying your hand at a creative activity, From the Deep is a great opportunity to experience Gloucester’s arts community firsthand.
From the Deep Events & Happenings
The festival’s schedule includes a mix of ongoing exhibitions, interactive installations, performances, and demonstrations at venues throughout downtown Gloucester.
Art Exhibitions and Interactive Experiences
Stop by Gloucester City Hall to experience Building the Town, an interactive art installation with Bruce Orr, and Gloucester in Motion, featuring live painting and an art giveaway with Jennifer Loiselle.
Additional highlights include Amy Chace’s The Midnight Zone, presented by John Sarkin Studios at The Cut, and the Salon of Art & Collectibles exhibition at COSMOS Gallery.
You can also attend the opening reception of Jack Evans | Black Rag Blues at Jane Deering Gallery from 1:00 to 6:00 PM.
Live Music, Poetry, and Performances
From the Deep isn’t just about visual art! Throughout the afternoon, you can catch live performances in celebration of Gloucester’s creative community.
Highlights include a multi-instrumental performance by Steve Lacey at Gloucester City Hall from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, and Lanes Coven presenting Moon and Back by Joy & Aaron at The Cut from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.
And at 3:00 PM, Gloucester’s Co-Poet Laureates Heidi Wakeman and Jay Featherstone will lead a poetry reading and collaborative poem-crafting activity at City Hall.
Meet Local Artists and Get Creative
This year’s festival coincides with the 37th anniversary of Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative, a downtown Gloucester institution supporting local creativity since 1989.
To celebrate, Local Colors will host artist demonstrations throughout the day, including driftwood sunburst construction, mosaic techniques, layered wooden boxes, and weaving preparation. Attend the mosaic demonstration to create your own small mosaics while supplies last.
Families can also stop by Good Morning Gloucester for the free Sea Creative Children’s Sketching Contest, taking place from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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