The ‘Witches of Dogtown’, a common folklore in Gloucester, is often presented by many travel and entertainment websites as a mysterious part of history in a creepy ghost town. What is it about Dogtown, specifically the story of witches, that many cannot decipher appearance from reality, or truth...

The GHS softball team is on its way to making Gloucester High School history. Already a notable team after winning the NEC Championship two years in a row, and pitcher Sydney McKay breaking the school record for most career wins, the team heads into the Division 2 North Finals on Saturday. They are only...

With retirement in sight, history teacher Andrea Tarantino is looking forward to a change of pace. But unlike most retirees, she's not looking to slow things down.  After 26 years at GHS, she plans to move to Florida where she and her husband will ride with the Gulf Thunder Riders Motorcycle club.   “My...

After consulting with law enforcement and legal council, administration will uphold the rule that prohibits hats and headgear in school. The rule was reconsidered after prompting from Gloucester High School sophomore John Van Ness. Van Ness started a petition to amend the hat rule because students...

Who can tell a story, teach you Spanish, and crochet an afghan all at the same time? ¡Sorpresa! ¡Es la Señora Wilson! After 21 years of teaching Spanish at GHS, Susan Willson is retiring this June.   Willson began teaching in her thirties, she learned to speak and teach Spanish primarily through...