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Two kittens at Cape Ann Animal Aid waiting for a forever home.

Spotlight on Cape Ann Animal Aid

DELILAH DAVIS and MEADOW ANDERSON January 3, 2025

Nestled in the heart of Gloucester, Cape Ann Animal Aid has been actively caring for their sheltered cats and dogs for years. For sixty years, staff workers and volunteers have developed a safe space for...

Digital art depicting the cancellation of February break to use for make up days.

Missed school days to be made up over February and June

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor December 18, 2024

On December 11th, the Gloucester School Committee decided that the 10 missed school days, which were a result of the teacher strike in November, will be made up during February break and the end of June.  Prior...

Senior Safire Abate and Sophomores Ivanna Serrano, Destiny Smith and Robert Palazola line up to receive their awards.

Gloucester’s NJROTC program passes inspection

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor December 17, 2024

On Thursday, the NJROTC received awards following their annual military inspection, conducted by Area 1 Manager Greg Washington, who is in charge of 26 schools throughout the Northeast. “The cadets...

Interact club brings back Pathways holiday party

Interact club brings back Pathways holiday party

RUBY MCELHENNY, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

This year, the Interact Club is bringing back its holiday party at Pathways for children from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th. The Interact Club is a nonprofit run by high school students...

Digital Art promoting Toy Drive from Kops-n-Kids Community Outreach Program.

Kops-n-Kids teams up with GHS hockey for toy drive

BENJAMIN SECHRIST, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

With the holiday season fast approaching, Gloucester is known for being active in the community and contributing to communities in need. Kops-n-Kids, a program through the Gloucester Police Department...

Digital art depicts Gloucester's energy saving windmills.

Gloucester Clean City Commission plans to expand

LEXI THOMAS, Editor in Chief December 9, 2024

Calling all Gloucester environmentalists! The Gloucester Clean City Commission has reconvened after a 4 year hiatus with new members, and would like to expand among all age groups interested in keeping...

DAY FIFTEEN : UGE Co-President Rachel Rex announces the end of the strike during today's press conference.

Gloucester Educator strike ends; schools reopen on Monday

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 22, 2024

This afternoon, the Union of Gloucester Educators voted to ratify their new contract after being on strike for 15 days.  The end of the strike was announced shortly after the union unanimously voted...

 DAY FOURTEEN: Bargaining team member Rich Francis shows his frustration with the mayor and the superintendent during tonight's press conference.

Day 14 of educator strike: still no deal

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 21, 2024

Gloucester educators are still without a contract on day 14 of their strike, as the School Committee and Union of Gloucester Educators have yet to agree on a wage proposal. Paraprofessional wages continue...

Students walk past Newell Stadium as they march from Gloucester High School to the boulevard.

Students show solidarity with educators during rally

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 19, 2024

On Monday, Gloucester students, parents and supporters attended a student led rally to show support for their teachers and paraprofessionals.  Educators have been on strike for twelve days, with...

Bargaining team member Rich Francis speaks during tonight's press conference.

Tensions escalate as contract negotiations drag on

Santana Faria, News Editor November 14, 2024

Tensions rose between the School Committee and the Union of Gloucester Educators, sparking a demonstration outside of West Parish Elementary Thursday night.  Teachers and paraprofessionals expressed...

Gloucester Educators and supporters chant on the steps of City Hall.

Gloucester schools closed for 3rd day amid teacher strike

SANTANA FARIA, News Editor November 13, 2024

Gloucester students have been out of school for three days due to the little progress made during mediation between the Union of Gloucester Educators and the School Committee.  Key issues such as wages,...

GHS Teacher Rich Francis informs the crowd that school officials are withholding pay for striking educators.

School officials withhold teacher pay

LEXI THOMAS, Editor In-Chief November 12, 2024

In a surprising move, Gloucester schools officials withheld pay from all striking educators amid stalled contract talks, educators found out today. "Gloucester School Committee and the City of Gloucester...

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