In this issue

Features
It's In The Way That You Brew It: Whether it's a hobby or livelihood, for beer-makers on Cape Ann craft brew is serious business.

Knit Wits: With a history rooted in fishermen's net tying, the spirit of knitting runs deep on Cape Ann.

Character Building: Gloucester City Hall has a proud history of nearly a century and a half a community icon.


Departments
In The Studio With: Above all, street scenes keep Ken Knowles at his canvas.

Catching Up With: Sinikka Nogelo changes the channel on her career; bidding goodbye to Cape Ann TV after 30 years.

Dining Out: Jalapenos serves a little bit of Mexico in downtown Gloucester.

At Home With: Three homeowners embrace Cape Ann, while showing just how diverse life here can be.

Reader Essay: Author and photographer Kim Smith finds great satisfaction in helping with Haiti Projects, and sharing the story of founder and director, Sarah Hackett of Gloucester.

Portrait of Cape Ann: Artist interpretations of Gloucester City Hall.