Local Favorites: Pints & Brews in Gloucester
September 20, 2023 / UncategorizedGood friends, good food, and a good beer. In the minds of many Americans, that’s a perfect combination. Now that the calendar (and soon the leaves!) are starting to turn to autumn, it’s time to relax with those three ingredients – friends, food, and a cold beer. According to a study published in USA Today,… Read more »
Read More“GLOUCESTER READS – Exploring books by Black authors that reflect Black experiences” by
July 24, 2023 / UncategorizedThe Gloucester Racial Justice Team (GRJT), the Sawyer Free Library and the Gloucester Health Department are sponsoring the first Community Book Read this summer, 2023, exploring books by Black authors that reflect Black experiences. All information about GLOUCESTER READS is available on the library website: https://www.sawyerfreelibrary.org/ In partnership with 8 other community organizations, Gloucester Reads… Read more »
Read MoreHit the Trails In Gloucester
April 12, 2023 / Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See, UncategorizedThe signs of spring are all around us. Nature is waking up from a long cold winter and spring has finally arrived. The crocuses and daffodils are starting to bloom. Our ponds have come alive with frogs and crickets. Buds and blossoms are peeking out from tree branches. Yes, it is spring on Cape Ann! … Read more »
Read MoreThe Fabric of Gloucester’s Economy Part 2
April 05, 2023 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See, UncategorizedIn the first part of the Fabric of Gloucester’s Economy blog, we explored the early fishing industry and economy along the coast of Gloucester from the pre-colonial era through the colonial era and up to the 1900s. Now let’s take a look at Gloucester’s working port, the fishing industry, lobstering, tourism, and how the waterfront… Read more »
Read MoreOff-Season Dog-Friendly Beaches in Gloucester
March 08, 2023 / UncategorizedOwning a pet is an amazing experience filled with lasting memories and companionship for years. A dog especially can become a best friend, a confidant, a cuddle partner, and an exercise buddy all rolled into one. One activity that many dog owners enjoy with their playful pups is walking or playing on the beach during… 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 MoreDiscover Gloucester is Hiring a Digital Marketing Coordinator
September 29, 2022 / UncategorizedDIGITAL MARKETING COORDINATOR Discover Gloucester is hiring a Digital Marketing Coordinator to support the day to day functions of the organization. The Digital Marketing Coordinator’s primary responsibilities include collecting, editing, reviewing and posting business profiles on the discovergloucester.com WordPress website, building and researching engaging social media content, managing an editorial calendar for social media platforms… Read more »
Read MoreARTWEEK 2020: Applications NOW Open
December 23, 2019 / Art and Music, Good to Know, In The News, UncategorizedArtWeek Event and Special Program Applications are OPEN! Please share the news with your colleagues and encourage them to apply before the Early Bird Deadline of January 10 for extra perks (Final Deadline is February 21 for events, April 3 for special programs). 1. Be sure to use your ArtWeek Partner Toolkit! You can find resources like these: · Post one… Read more »
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