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🌱 Gloucester family mourns the passing of Harriet Jean DiLuzio

Coming up: Don't Stop Believin' Karaoke with DJ Lou on the Gloucester Patch calendar

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  • Gloucester family mourns the passing of Harriet Jean DiLuzio

Also on today's calendar: Don't Stop Believin' Karaoke with DJ Lou and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 38 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, brisk and cold, temps: high: 33, low: 23.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 35 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Obituary: Harriet Jean DiLuzio (actonexchange.org) — Gloucester residents are connected to the loss of Harriet Jean DiLuzio through her daughter, Willow DiLuzio of Gloucester who survives her. Harriet, a devoted social services professional, artist, and community volunteer from Acton, died December 6 after an accident, leaving a legacy of creativity, activism, and faith. Visiting hours and a celebration of life will be held this week in Acton and Littleton.
   

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    Thursday December 11
  • Manchester -by-the-Sea Museum Holiday Party
    Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum , 10 Union St. , Manchester-by-the-Sea
    6:00 pm
  • Luminare Christmas!
    The Cabot , 286 Cabot St , Beverly
    8:00 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Live Music with Matt Rich
    Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce , 33 Commercial St , Gloucester
  • Deck the Halls at Hammond Castle Museum
    Hammond Castle Museum , 80 Hesperus Avenue , Gloucester
    9:00 am
    • Thursday December 18
  • They Spynz - Third Thursday (music) Therapy at The Cut - FREE SHOW
    The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar , 177 Main St , Gloucester
    7:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • BrassFed Nation Holiday Bash
    The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar , 177 Main St , Gloucester
    8:00 pm
    • Sunday December 21
  • Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
    Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church , 188 Elliott St , Danvers
    5:00 pm

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