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Gloucester, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hey there, Gloucester! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Gloucester studios are opening their doors for craft weekend?
  • Why Half Moon Beach might be Gloucester’s most stunning summer escape
  • Headed to Stage Fort Park for Blackburn Brewfest this Saturday?

Also on today's calendar: Dead to the Core - July Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a country with pink cars? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Local Artisans to be part of the National Craft Open Studios Weekend July 18-19 (goodmorninggloucester.com) — Gloucester art lovers can visit Annisquam River Pottery and Cape Ann Designs during this weekend’s National Craft Open Studios, with most Cape Ann studios open noon to 5 and Ganim-DeFalco’s Gloucester studio open 1 to 6 p.m. The event offers a rare chance to step inside working studios, meet local makers, and explore a mapped trail of craft artists across Cape Ann and beyond.
   

2. This Remote Massachusetts Beach Has Caribbean Blue Water That Looks Almost Unreal (takingthekids.com) — Half Moon Beach in Gloucester’s Stage Fort Park is being highlighted as a uniquely clear, calm, and family-friendly cove with lifeguards, grills, playgrounds, and easy access right off Hough Avenue. The piece walks you through what to expect—from rock scrambling and historic views to sunset watching and parking tips—so you can plan a full, low-stress beach day without leaving town.
   

3. This Saturday: Blackburn Brewfest Brings a New Summer Evening Experience to Gloucester (goodmorninggloucester.com) — This Saturday evening, Blackburn Brewfest takes over Stage Fort Park in Gloucester with unlimited tastings from 17 New England breweries, live music, food trucks, and harbor views. Gloucester residents can snag discounted advance tickets through Friday, enjoy free parking starting at 5 p.m., and know that part of the proceeds support the Cape Ann Community Foundation.
   

4. The North Shore clam flats have reopened, for now (bostonglobe.com) — Gloucester shellfish harvesters are in line for a share of $300,000 in state relief after closures tied to the Haverhill sewage leak shut down lucrative clam flats across the North Shore. Local clammers welcome the help but argue frequent rain-related closures and federal safety rules are still squeezing their livelihoods and pushing restaurants to import lower-quality clams from out of state.
   

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Ok Gloucester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A pink carnation (Thank you Janet M. for sending it in!)
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