Sawyer Free Library Now Recruiting Adult Participants for Free Computer Basics Course
The Sawyer Free Library is now accepting participants for its new Computer Basics Course, a free, hands-on program designed to help adults build essential digital skills for everyday life, work, and learning. The 15-hour, self-paced course, which runs through December 12, 2025, is delivered in the Library’s new Digital Learning Lab. Upon successful completion, qualified participants will receive a free Chromebook to keep and a hotspot with one year of Internet service. “Digital skills open doors—to jobs, to
Smart Cash Flow Management for Small Business Owners: Tips for Financial Stability and Growth
You’ve just hired a new employee, landed a large client, or opened a second location—these are exciting milestones, but they can strain your cash flow if you’re not prepared. Managing cash flow effectively during periods of growth is essential not only to avoid shortfalls but to ensure you're building on solid financial ground. This guide offers actionable strategies to help small business owners improve cash flow visibility, reduce unexpected expenses, and set up smarter systems for sustainable
''Gears For Good'' Inaugural Cycling Event for All Ages
For Immediate Release: September 24, 2025 Subject: Manchester-Essex Rotary Club Announces GEARS FOR GOOD Inaugural Community Bike Event on October 26 at Masconomo Park, Manchester by the Sea, Massachusetts Contact: Ken Riehl, kenriehl1@gmail.com phone (978)778-5646 The Manchester-Essex Rotary Club is very pleased to announce an inaugural bike event on October 26 based out of Masconomo Park. The event is intended to both further the Club’s mission of community service in encouraging residents from
Does Art Have to Be an Object? Deborah Read Named Goetemann Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Neck, October 2025
Does Art Have to Be an Object?Deborah Read Named Goetemann Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Neck, October 2025Gloucester, MA — This October, Gloucester-based artist Deborah Read joins the Goetemann Artist Residency at Rocky Neck Art Colony with a deceptively simple but urgent inquiry: Does art have to be an object? For Read, the answer has long been “not necessarily.” Her interdisciplinary practice—spanning installation, performance, writing, and collaborative projects—frames art as an act of generosity. As
William J Funk Procurement Consulting Services Announces Contracts to be Rebid
The Operational Services Division (OSD) publishes a procurement schedule each month that covers statewide contracts for the next six months. Some contracts are rebid, and some are renewed for one or two years. The following contracts are being rebid:• IaaS, PaaS, and Related Services• Natural Gas • Mail Equipment• Cellular Services & Devices• Network Services, Communication Services, & Related Equipment
Cape Ann Artisans Ready for a Fun Fall Tour
Cape Ann Artisans Ready for a Fun Fall Tour14 Studios Open October 11-12 10AM-5PM After a productive summer and a mini-Tour that included about half of its members, the full group of fourteen Cape Ann Artisans look forward to welcoming visitors into their studios Saturday and Sunday, October 11-12 for the annual Fall Tour. As the seasons change, artists find new inspiration in nature’s colorful transformations. Many artisans have been exploring new territories – artistically as well as geographically –
Exhibition & Panel Discussion: Navigating Art & Science
Exhibition & Panel Discussion: Navigating Art & ScienceLocation: The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, GloucesterExhibition Dates: through October 13, 2025Artists Panel Discussion: September 28, 4:00 - 5:30 PMGallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, Noon - 5 PMFree Gloucester, MA – Eight artists focused on the health of the ocean and our relationship to it make up the multimedia exhibition, Navigating Art & Science, now showing at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck through October 13.Incoming Ocean, a
Hammond Castle Museum Offers its First-Ever Online Collection with Exciting New Digital Experiences
Hammond Castle Museum Offers its First-Ever Online Collection with Exciting New Digital Experiences Unlocking the Secrets of a Nearly Century-Old Collection for a Global Audience Gloucester, MA, September 3, 2025: Hammond Castle Museum is proud to announce, for the first time in its nearly century-long history, its unique collection is now publicly available online. Under the leadership of Director of Collections Beth Welin, this launch represents a milestone in a multi-year digitization project designed
Taste Gloucester Tours now kicks-off at the elegant Beauport Gloucester Hotel—our oceanfront gem
Our 3-hour experience (11:30am–2:30pm) includes a visit to the Beauport’s rooftop to enjoy their signature clam chowder, followed by our guided walking tour through downtown. Along the way, you’ll sample local flavors, stop into a favorite restaurant or two, and discover hidden gems and fun stories that make Gloucester so special. ✨ $125 all-inclusive – guided tour, tastings, taxes & server gratuities included!&##128222; Call Deanna at the Beauport Gloucester Hotel to reserve: 978-282-0008 Ext. 5 For
INTER / PLAY A Group Exhibition Exploring the Space Between Solitude, Nature, and the Creative Process
Opening Reception: Sunday, September 21, 2025, 4–6 PMExhibition Dates: September 18 – October 5, 2025Location: Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MAGloucester, MA — Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to present INTER / PLAY, a group exhibition bringing together five Cape Ann-based artists—Morgan Dyer, Amanda Bittner, Vanessa Michalak, Elissa Lincoln, and Maia Mattson—to explore the dynamic relationships between solitude, nature, and the creative process. The exhibition unfolds across two
