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Rockport, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Rockport! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- See how Rockport’s gas prices stack up against nearby North Shore towns.
- Why Neko Case says Rockport’s upcoming show feels “more joy than chore.”
Also on today's calendar: Reckoners with Kevin James Graham and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cheese that isn't yours? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Breezy with a shower or two, with a high of 60 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
- Thursday: Sunny, breezy and cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Essex County sees lowest price for regular gas at $3.87 in week ending Oct. 3 (northbostonnews.com) — Drivers in Rockport are paying among Essex County’s lower gas prices, with recent reports showing regular gas under $4 per gallon locally while the county average sits higher at $4.36. The piece explains how tightening global fuel supplies and refinery margins are keeping prices elevated, and compares Rockport’s costs with neighboring North Shore communities and statewide averages. 
• Musician Interview: Neko Case — 'More of a Joy Than a Chore' (artsfuse.org) — Rockport fans can catch Neko Case live at the Shalin Liu Performance Center on October 16, part of a short Massachusetts run with fellow songwriter Dan Bejar. In a wide-ranging interview, she reflects on her new album, memoir, and Thelma and Louise musical, while also discussing how streaming and touring realities affect working musicians today.
📸 Around Rockport
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Upcoming Events in
Rockport
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★ Featured events ★
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Reckoners with Kevin James Graham →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm -
Chelsea Berry →
The,
7:00 pm
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
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Sandy Bay Historical Society Program →
Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport
7:00 pm -
Play to Learn Playgroup →
Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport
10:30 am -
Open Mahjong Play! →
Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport
12:00 pm -
Rockport Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting →
Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport
6:00 pm -
Artist Demonstration: Leo Mancini-Hresko →
Rockport Art Association & Museum, 12 Main Street, Rockport
6:00 pm -
Magic Hunks →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm -
Vyntyge Skynyrd - A Lynyrd Skynyrd Experience →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
9:00 am -
Once an Outlaw →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm -
SAFETY 80'S - 21+ Halloween Show (The Late Show) →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
8:00 pm -
SAFETY 80'S - Early Halloween Show →
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
1:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
Thursday October 29
Friday October 30
Saturday October 31
📣 Rockport Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Supervisor - Tewksbury Hospital in Rockport. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Gloucester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockport here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gloucester
- These 9 Towns In Massachusetts Were Ranked Among US Favorites In 2026 (worldatlas.com)
- 3 sue owner of Maine schooner after deadly mast break (bangordailynews.com)
- Today in History: October 28, Statue of Liberty dedicated in New York (ctpost.com)
Essex
- We Tried Fried Clams Across The North Shore And This Massachusetts Restaurant Left The Biggest Impression (takingthekids.com)
- Oysters take root off Plum Island (thelocalnews.news)
Ok Rockport! 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: "What do you call cheese that isn't yours?" — Nacho cheese! (Thank you Lorille C. for sending it in!)
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