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7/15/2026
College is Closer than You Think: Five Financial Steps to Get You on Your Way
 
For many families, summer is a time to celebrate graduations and look ahead to exciting new beginnings. As students prepare to head off to college  this fall, now is also the perfect time to focus on financial readiness.
 
Close up of a coffee cup with the words "What a $5 Frappuccino can teach your teen", on a wooden table in a coffee shop.
7/01/2026
How $5 Can Turn Into Half a Million
 
If you’re looking for one conversation that could change how the teens and young adults in your life think about money, start with their coffee order. A daily $5 Frappuccino costs $1,825 a year. That’s not a lecture. It’s just math (and that’s not counting recent inflation!)
 














































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10/22/2026
Never Pay to Get Paid: Spot the Job Scam
 
A job offer that comes out of nowhere could be a scam in disguise. Scammers are using text messages and social media to lure job seekers with promises of easy money and exciting opportunities. Learn how to spot the warning signs, protect your personal information, and remember one important rule: never pay to get paid.
 
10/14/2026
Banks never ask that: ANyone can be a scam slayer


Fraudsters are constantly looking for new ways to gain personal information and access to people's accounts. Their best tactic is making one feel a sense of urgency and causing them to make a split decision. It's imperative to always—STOP-CHECK-VERIFY in order to protect yourself from scams.

Learn How to Be a Scam Slayer 

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06/17/2026
Beware of Spoofing Scams: Protecting Yourself from Fraudulent Calls


Scammers are increasingly using phone number spoofing to make calls appear as though they're coming from a trusted sources, including your bank. Learn how to recognize these scams and protect yourself from fraud.

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06/05/2026
Elder Financial Abuse: Protecting Your Loved Ones
 
Elder Financial Abuse is a growing concern which often involves scams, unauthorized transactions, or misuse of trust by a close individual. At BankGloucester, we believe awareness is one of the strongest tools for prevention.
 

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Robert Russo, Days End Oil painting. Harbor with blue waters, large sail boats stored by the docks, neighbored by a red building along the dockside.
10/14/2026
Robert Russo's Oil Paintings On View Through December 4.
 
Robert Russo is a Gloucester-based painter who paints with oils on canvas of preferably maritime subjects. Robert has been painting his entire life starting as early as the first grade, and taking it to a more serious level in 2015. 
 
10/8/2026
CELEBRATING OUR 2026 Banking for the Community winners 
 

Thanks to the votes of our customers and neighbors, $35,000 has been shared among 21 local organizations through this year’s Banking for the Community program. We’re proud to support the nonprofits that make our community stronger and grateful to everyone who participated. See this year’s winners and write-in organizations on our blog!

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9/1/2026
Banking for the Community

The 19th Annual Banking for the Community program is underway -- this year with more money donated to even  Learn about this year's giveaway, meet the participating nonprofits, and see how BankGloucester continues to invest in our local communities. 

Learn More About Banking for the Community

2026 Scholarship winners holding their scholarship signs posing for a picture with BankGloucester President and Vice President.
6/12/2026 
Announcing the 2026 BankGloucester Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to this year's BankGloucester Scholarship Award winners! 
 
Investing in the future starts with supporting the next generation. We were honored to recognize these outstanding graduates and celebrate their hard work, dedication, and achievements. Wishing each of them continued success in the years ahead.
 
Chris Mailler oil painting of beach at sunset. Pink sky, blue waters changing to clear as the sand gets closer with rippling waves.
6/12/2026 
Chris Mailler's Oil Paintings On View Through July 31
 
Chris Mailler is a Boston-based contemporary painter whose work moves between abstraction and landscape, shaped by a sensitivity to light, atmosphere, and spatial depth. She is a graduate of Tufts University's School of the Museum of Fine Arts and maintains a studio in Boston's Northshore, where the coastal environment continues to inform her practice.
 
 
BankGloucester President, Cape Ann Savings Bank President, and head of Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund posing for photo.
2/24/2026
Community comes together to support families impacted by the Lily Jean tragedy.
 
BankGloucester is proud to be a trusted partner to collect funds for the FV Lily Jean Fund. Working with Cape Ann Savings Bank and the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund, all BankGloucester locations are accepting contributions benefiting the families of the F/V Lily Jean.
 
Jeannette Steele Esposito's acrylic painting of sunflowers with white house in background.
4/2/2026
Jeannette Steele Esposito’s Acrylic Paintings On View Through May 29
 
Ipswich based artist Jeannette Steele Esposito is best known for her abstract landscapes. She draws her inspiration from the natural beauty of the North Shore as well as the mid coast of Maine where her family has spent summers for many years.
 


































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6/1/2026
Order Checks Using the Mobile App
 
Need checks? Skip the trip!
You can now order checks directly from your online banking or mobile app account.
It's quick, easy, and secure.
 
For Online Banking (Web Browser):
  • Sign in ➡️ Select "Additional Services" ➡️ Select "Check Order"
 
For Mobile Banking (App):
  • Sign in ➡️ Select "More" ➡️ Select "Check Order"
 
 
 
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4/22/2026
Go Paperless with E-Statements
 
Managing your finances should be simple, secure, and convenient. With E-statements, you can access your account statements quickly anytime, reduce paper clutter, and stay organized—all from your computer or smartphone. Plus, it's environmentally-friendly!
 
Learn how to enroll in E-statements:
 
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4/21/2026
Earn Rewards with BG Points (uChoose Rewards)
 
Turn your everyday debit card purchases into rewards with BG Points, BankGloucester’s debit card rewards program.
 






























































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