The Fabric of Gloucester Economy (Part 1)
February 07, 2023 / History/MaritimeThis year Gloucester, Massachusetts celebrates its 400-year anniversary. Over the course of this auspicious year, Gloucester 400+ will be highlighting Gloucester’s rich history and heritage that encompass its extraordinary ethnic diversities, art, and culture, remarkable industrial achievements, and stellar natural resources. As a part of this celebration, Discover Gloucester will spotlight featured businesses and ongoing… Read more »
Read MoreSpend Valentine’s Day In Gloucester, Massachusetts
February 01, 2023 / Food and Drink, Things to Do & SeeWhether you’ve been married for decades, just met a romantic partner, or want to spend the day with your best gal pals, Valentine’s Day is the perfect date to celebrate in beautiful Gloucester, Massachusetts. From the more traditional ways to spend the holiday such as with chocolates and a bottle of wine, to a weekend… Read more »
Read MoreWaterfront Weddings on Cape Ann
January 11, 2023 / Cape Ann Wedding VenuesPlanning a wedding can be a huge undertaking. Many couples spend months searching for the perfect entertainment, florist, menu, cake, rings, and photographer to fit their personality and style for the “big day.” One of the first and most important steps to planning a wedding is choosing a venue for the ceremony, reception, or both!… Read more »
Read MoreMust-Attend Events in Gloucester this Winter
January 04, 2023 / Things to Do & SeeMost travelers think of Gloucester, Massachusetts as a summer destination filled with soft sand beaches, activities, and events on the water from spring through the fall. While this may be true, many don’t realize that Gloucester is alive with events long after the sun-drenched beaches clear out. From concerts and museums to art seminars and… Read more »
Read MoreHoliday Retail Therapy in Downtown Gloucester, MA
December 12, 2022 / Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeIf you are one of the 64% of consumers who have not started your holiday shopping yet, don’t panic! Downtown Gloucester, Massachusetts may be the ideal place to find that perfect holiday gift this year even for those hard-to-buy-for relatives. Skip the busy mall and get into the spirit of the season as you stroll… Read more »
Read MorePoetry About Dogtown by Diana Rose Lynch
October 07, 2022 / A Local Favorite, Art and Music, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeePoetry About Dogtown | Diana Rose Lynch Dogtown provokes two very large themes in my poetry. The first theme is the courage people exhibit when faced with the daunting task of survival. I researched Dogtown to find out about how history had remembered two women in particular, Ester Carter and Sarah Jacobs Philips, two citizens… Read more »
Read MoreDog Days of Autumn
October 05, 2022 / Good to Know, Local Characters, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See, UncategorizedDog Days of Autumn | Heidi Wakeman Good Harbor Beach is considered one of the best and most scenic beaches in New England. During summer months, both locals and tourists flock here to take in the sun, play in the surf and relax with the family. With the new prepaid parking system, the traffic has… Read more »
Read MoreThe Great Gloucester Pumpkin Expedition
September 29, 2022 / A Local Favorite, Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, Local Characters, Things to Do & See, UncategorizedThe Great Gloucester Pumpkin Expedition | Kathleen Williams Several millennia before Samuel de Champlain tossed his anchor into Le Beau Port, and before Captain John Smith figured out how to spell “Tragabigzanda,” there were…pumpkins. In fact, scientists estimate that pumpkins have been around for more than 9,000 years, or slightly longer than it takes the… Read more »
Read MoreFall Poetry by Gloucester’s Jennie Meyer
September 29, 2022 / Art and Music, Good to KnowFall Poetry from Gloucester | Jennie Meyer As a Cape Ann native, the sea calls to me, as it has called to so many who have lived or visited here throughout the years, as it called to the Pawtucket people who first dwelled on these shores. And I respond. I walk Good Harbor Beach, off-season,… Read more »
Read MorePoet’s Day Off: A Writer’s Eye on Downtown Gloucester
September 29, 2022 / A Local Favorite, Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeePoet’s Day Off: A Writer’s Eye on Downtown Gloucester | Adam Tessier I learned quickly, as almost every aspiring writer does, that I’d probably never earn a living from poetry. Almost no one is a full-time poet. But the fantasy is potent: to travel through life collecting images, words, experiences, and then transform them into… Read more »
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