Influencers can make ideas visible, but they can also trap them inside social bubbles. Real change happens when an idea leaves the bubble and becomes part of everyday…
Read more The Influencer Silo: The Limits of Personality-Driven Social ChangeThird spaces are public, informal gathering spots — like cafes, parks, or community centers — where people can relax, socialize, and build connections outside of home and work.…
Read more Third Spaces: The Building Blocks of A Healthy Community and Social LifeFormer Gloucester resident Peter Van Ness’s debut novel, a tech thriller called “The Faithful” has arrived, and it is very ambitious indeed. Van Ness, who now lives in…
Read more Peter Van Ness writes a new life chapterBEVERLY — Mayor Mike Cahill used his annual State of the City address this week to highlight accomplishments and to reiterate that the city is in a strong…
Read more Cahill touts financial strength in State of City addressIn news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments: GLOUCESTER Sunday, May 5 10:02 p.m.: A crash with property damage only was reported on…
Read more Police/FireA new survey commissioned by Elmer’s found that the average U.S parent has to come up with four new ideas and activities daily to keep their children entertained.…
Read more Parenting 101: Creativity vs screentime – Who do you think wins with kids and parents?In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments: GLOUCESTER Tuesday, April 23 9:08 p.m.: Suspicious activity was reported on Gloucester Crossing Road. 8:15…
Read more Police/FireMANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Daisy, the newest hire at the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department, has already made her mark. The 5-month-old female, yellow Labrador retriever reported for duty April 17. She’s…
Read more Daisy reports for duty, makes splash in Manchester-by-SeaHAVERHILL — The award winning duo of Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly will perform at the New Moon Coffeehouse on May 18 at 7:30 p.m. The coffeehouse at…
Read more New Moon Coffeehouse hosts folk duoOn Thursday, police Chief Ed Conley and fire Chief Eric Smith will host a badge ceremony to swear in new and recently promoted police officers and firefighters. The…
Read more Newly promoted to be pinned in ceremonyThe inability of the city of Gloucester and its schools to fully close a $6.1 million shortfall between the cost of a level-service budget and increased funding provided…
Read more Schools face loss of 41 positions due to $3.1M budget gapApril is National Volunteer Month and next week (April 21-27) is a highlight of the month as National Volunteer Week. This began as a celebration to honor the…
Read more SENIOR LOOKOUT: Need a reason to volunteer? Here are a fewFormer Harbormaster Thomas “T.J.” Ciarametaro says he was “wrongfully terminated” in the wake of revelations by Mayor Greg Verga of “wrongdoing” by the harbormaster’s office regarding forged signatures…
Read more Former harbormaster says he was ‘wrongfully terminatedWith a rematch brewing between President Joe Biden and ex-President Donald Trump, the build-up to Nov. 5 is shaping up to be among the most divisive elections ever.…
Read more Their View: Bring respect into tough political yearBOSTON — Members of the state’s congressional delegation are calling on the Biden administration to provide more funding to cover migrant costs and extend the time frame for…
Read more Lawmakers seek FEMA funds, longer work permits for migrantsWhat are the top 20 happiest countries in the world? How do mental health and well-being trends look in the United States and Canada? The 2024 World Happiness…
Read more 2024 World Happiness Rankings: USA Falls Out of Top 20, Youngest Hit HardestBOSTON — Healey administration officials urged lawmakers to approve the governor’s affordable housing plan, arguing the $4.1 billion borrowing bill would spur the construction of thousands of homes…
Read more Healey officials push affordable housing planHamilton, Ipswich, Topsfield and several other North Shore communities have until Dec. 31 to adopt zoning that complies with the MBTA Communities Law requiring multifamily zoning districts of…
Read more North Shore towns weigh MBTA zoning lawMy Sisters and Brothers in Christ: We make ready for Holy Week, a time to walk with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the Way of the…
Read more Jesus never leaves usWith the COVID-19 pandemic receding and a project to create a new Food and Nutrition Center complete, The Open Door food pantry on Emerson Avenue restarted in-person dining…
Read more Open Door reopens its doors for meals as need for food rises
