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Harborlight Homes Launches “Pints & Purpose” Community Conversation Series
Ipswich, MA – Harborlight Homes is inviting North Shore community members to raise a glass and join the conversation about housing at its inaugural Pints & Purpose event on Wednesday, July 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at True North Ales in Ipswich. This new summer gathering is designed to create a relaxed, welcoming space where community members can connect with Harborlight Homes staff, learn more about local housing needs, explore upcoming projects, and discuss how housing impacts individuals, families,
Rockport Music awards a record $7,500 in scholarships to local students
ROCKPORT—Rockport Music celebrated the passion of three local students last night with their largest scholarship awards to-date, building on a 12-year tradition of supporting music's next generation. Three $2,500 college scholarships were awarded to graduating high school seniors Mari Penaloza (Rockport High School), Xander Tomaiolo (Manchester-Essex Regional High School) and Mia Broglino (Ipswich High School) at the Rockport Chamber Music Festival's Humor & Harmony concert at the Shalin Liu Performance
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The Ipswich High School Photography show is now on display at Edward Jones in Ipswich.
The Ipswich High School Photography show is now on display at Edward Jones in Ipswich. Stop by for a cold drink or coffee and enjoy the amazing work of these talented local students. The photos feature the Ipswich River and local businesses. Open weekdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Closed July 3rd.
Hammond Castle Museum's Director of Collections Beth Welin Receives Massachusetts History Alliance Star Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HAMMOND CASTLE MUSEUM'S DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS BETH WELIN RECEIVES MASSACHUSETTS HISTORY ALLIANCE STAR AWARD Gloucester, MA, 6/19/26 - Hammond Castle Museum is proud to announce that Director of Collections Beth Welin has been honored with a Massachusetts History Alliance (MHA) Star Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to preserving, researching, and expanding access to local history. The MHA Star Awards are awarded to Massachusetts individuals who have made
Seaside Sustainability New Video by 1623 Studios !
In Partnership with Seaside Sustainability out of Gloucester, 1623 Studios produced a new overview film highlighting all that Seaside Sustainability does for Cape Ann and beyond! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdWM4d6Zb00
Culture Splash Returns to Rocky Neck for Its Sixth Season of Summer Arts Celebration
Gloucester, MA – Thursday nights come alive on Rocky Neck as Culture Splash returns for its sixth season, transforming Gloucester's historic waterfront into a vibrant celebration of art, music, creativity, and community. Running every Thursday evening from July 9 through August 27, Culture Splash invites residents and visitors alike to experience the Rocky Neck Cultural District in its most festive form. Galleries throw open their doors, artists welcome visitors into their studios, musicians fill the
Identity and Belonging: Reading Together
The Gloucester Racial Justice Team (GRJT) is organizing its third, community-wide book reading project, this time in partnership with Cape Ann Pride (CAP). The book we are reading is “Pretty: A Memoir” by KB Brookins, an accessible, captivating memoir about race and gender. The book is a winner of the 2025 Lambda Literary Award, and has been described as A fierce and disciplined memoir about queerness, masculinity, and race (Penguin Random House).Books are available to borrow now from the Sawyer Free
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Wellspring House Marks Historic Milestone as First Scholarship Cohort Graduates College
Wellspring House Marks Historic Milestone as First Scholarship Cohort Graduates CollegeWellspring House Celebrates 18 Recipients at Annual Scholarship Award Celebration GLOUCESTER, MA (June 11, 2026) – Wellspring House celebrated 18 scholarship recipients - many of whom are the first in their families to attend college - at its 2026 Scholarship Award Celebration on June 11, marking a significant milestone for one of the organization's signature education programs. For the first time, students from the
