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Rockport, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Rockport! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning the perfect Rockport day trip? Start with these local favorites.
  • Why Heath’s Tea Room might be Rockport’s coziest escape this fall

Also on today's calendar: ABRAXAS: New England's Premier Santana Tribute and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
  • Saturday: A shower; breezy, not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘The most iconic New England town you've never visited,' according to National Geographic, is 45 minutes from Boston—with dozens of art galleries and the world's most repainted building (bostonuncovered.com) — Rockport takes center stage here as a must-visit coastal arts destination just 45 minutes from Boston, with specific tips on beaches, galleries, and eateries right in town. You’ll find suggestions for where to walk from the train, what to eat on Bearskin Neck, and how to catch the best views of Motif #1 for a perfect Rockport day trip.
   

• 9 Massachusetts Tea Rooms For Scones That Taste Like A Visit To Grandma's House (takingthekids.com) — Heath's Tea Room on South Street offers Rockport residents and visitors a cozy spot for simple, buttery scones and loose-leaf tea just steps from Bearskin Neck. The statewide roundup highlights nine standout tea rooms, but emphasizes how Rockport’s postcard harbor views pair perfectly with a warm pot of tea, especially on foggy Cape Ann afternoons or during quieter off-season visits.
   

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Other local events
    Friday September 4
  • Teen Drop In Printmaking
    Rockport Public Library Brenner Room , 17 School Street, Rockport
    3:00 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • On Saturdays We Craft!
    Rockport Public Library Children's Room , 17 School Street
    10:00 am
    • Monday September 7
  • Library Closed - Federal/State Holiday
    Rockport Public Library Brenner Room , 17 School Street, Rockport
    • Friday September 11
  • A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman Brothers Tribute →
    The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
    8:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Paul D'Angelo's 3rd Annual So-Long-To-Summer Comedy Show →
    The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
    8:00 pm
    • Thursday September 17
  • Tanya Donelly →
    The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
    8:00 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • Dead to the Core - September Show →
    The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
    8:00 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Fortune - Vinyl Era Class Rock Tribute Band →
    The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
    8:00 pm
    • Sunday September 20
  • Third World →
    The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
    7:30 pm

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  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Gloucester. Apply here.
  • Endicott College posted a job opening for Assistant Professor, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Beverly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockport here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Beverly's Rhonda Wallace Honored With North Shore Chamber's 2026 Diamond Award (patch.com)
  • Beverly's Cabot Theater To Debut New Sail Installation At Free Public Celebration (patch.com)

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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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