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Centennial Sail on Schooner Adventure Today
September 11, 2026
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Schooner Adventure Sets Sail for Centennial Season Gloucester Harbor Cruise
The historic 1926 dory fishing schooner Adventure departs 23 Harbor Loop this afternoon for a 2.5-hour public sail celebrating its centennial season. Tickets range from free for under-5 to $63.60 for adults. The ship is a National Historic Landmark and one of the last surviving dory fishing schooners.
Schooner Adventure
Sawyer Free Library Sets Art Auction Artist Registration Deadline Today
Today, September 11, is the deadline for artists to register up to two works for the 2026 Sawyer Free Library Art Auction, which benefits the library's Building Restoration Campaign.
Sawyer Free Library
Sawyer Free Library Screens 'Color of Light' on Painter Nell Blaine
Today from 3:00–4:00 p.m., the library screens the documentary 'Color of Light' about painter Nell Blaine.
Sawyer Free Library
Acropolis Daily News Reading Explores Gloucester Civic History
Tonight from 7:00–8:00 p.m. at Sawyer Free Library, volunteer readers present historical press clippings from 1848 chronicling Gloucester's civic district.
Sawyer Free Library
Jonathan Bayliss Society Conference Explores Gloucester Civic Center
Opening today at 1:00 p.m., the three-day conference 'Gloucester's Acropolis: Defining the City Then and Now' features guided walks, talks, and readings about the civic district.
Jonathan Bayliss Society
Gloucester Field Hockey Defeats Saugus 5-1
Yesterday, the Gloucester High School Fishermen field hockey team defeated Saugus 5-1, improving to 2-0 behind two goals and an assist each from Fiona Black and Mia Rodolosi.
CNHI
Brian Anderson Takes Helm of Gloucester High Football
Yesterday, the football team previewed its 2026 season under alumnus and new head coach Brian Anderson, who plans to retain the traditional Wing-T rushing attack.
CNHI
Obituary: Ronald E. Johnson Remembered in Gloucester
Ronald Edward Johnson, 76, a 1968 Gloucester High School graduate who died August 28, is remembered in an obituary published yesterday in the Gloucester Times.
Gloucester Times
Historic New England Leads Beauport Harbor House Tours
Today at 10:00 a.m., Historic New England conducts one-hour guided tours of Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House on Eastern Point Boulevard.
Historic New England
Surfside Subs Announces Fall Pizza and Lobster Roll Dining Specials
Surfside Subs announced weekly fall promotions, including half-price deals on second pizzas and a $17.99 lobster roll special for takeout.
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