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In this Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 photo provided by State Government of Victoria, a helicopter tackles a wildfire in East Gippsland, Victoria state, Australia. Wildfires burning across Australia's two most-populous states trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions Tuesday, Dec. 31, and were feared to have destroyed many properties and caused fatalities. (State Government of Victoria via AP)

What you need to know about the Australia Wildfires

BAILEY SAPUTO, Staff Writer February 4, 2020

As of the first week of January 2020, 12.35 million acres of Australia have burned in the bushfires. It is now the beginning of February and the fires are still burning.  The fires have escalated dramatically,...

Stop worrying about Coronavirus. Worry about the flu. 

Stop worrying about Coronavirus. Worry about the flu. 

SKYE JACKSON, Staff Writer February 3, 2020

Unless you live under a rock,  chances are you have heard about the Coronavirus. But your real concern should be preventing the flu.  Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause disease in all...

School Committee and GTA agree on contract proposal

School Committee and GTA agree on contract proposal

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor January 14, 2020

Last Thursday, January 9th, the Gloucester Teacher Association (GTA) and the Gloucester School Committee reached an agreement on the terms of a new contract. Teachers have been working without an updated...

Lunar Halo over downtown Gloucester Thursday night.

No, the aliens are not attacking. It’s just a Lunar Halo.

DYLAN ORLANDO, Staff Writer January 10, 2020

Last night, as many people looked up at the sky, they were amazed to see such a large ring of light around the moon.  This common scientific event happens often in the winter. The ring of light is...

Donate to 4th annual Hats for the Homeless drive

Donate to 4th annual Hats for the Homeless drive

THOMAS ELLIOTT, Staff Writer January 7, 2020

You may not be aware of the privileges others don’t share with you this winter. Many people in the city do not have the luxury to buy warm clothes for the winter. Our homeless community needs our...

Student in custody following stabbing at Rockport Middle School

Student in custody following stabbing at Rockport Middle School

DANIELLE DENMAN and MILA BARRY January 6, 2020

Early this morning, a female Rockport Middle School student was stabbed by a peer.  The alleged assailant, a seventh grade boy, was apprehended after he fled the scene, and has since been taken into...

Envisioned street hockey rink at Stage Fort Park.

Young Legends secures funding for street hockey rink

CAMERON MUNIZ, Staff Writer December 20, 2019

Say goodbye to the basketball courts, and make way for a street hockey rink at Stage Fort Park. On December 10th, Young Legends Street Hockey stood before the Gloucester Community Protection Committee...

PRESIDENT TRUMP IMPEACHED

PRESIDENT TRUMP IMPEACHED

BROOKE CLEARY, Staff Writer December 19, 2019

Donald Trump is now the third president in our country’s history to be impeached and face removal from the Senate. Following a months long inquiry process and many hours of public hearings, the House...

Members of the science department on the roof with their new weather station

GHS’ new weather station forecasts success

DYLAN ORLANDO, Staff Writer December 17, 2019

The Gloucester High School science department has improved again, with a new weather station on the roof, and other tools to enrich the science classroom, thanks to a grant from The Gloucester Education...

GHS teachers participated in a soft walkout on Thursday to raise awareness that they are working without a contract

Teachers walk out, still working without a contract

MILA BARRY, Staff Writer, Editor December 13, 2019

This Thursday, December 12th, Gloucester teachers participated in a district wide soft walkout to bring awareness to the fact that they are working without a contract. Teachers made a statement by...

This week's offerings for the free food locker at GHS

Weekly free food locker opened at GHS

AUTUMN-MARIE SILVA, Staff Writer December 13, 2019

For many kids who utilize Gloucester Public Schools’ Free and Reduced Lunch Program, food insecurity exists beyond the walls of Gloucester High. However, the school’s new project hopes to provide extra...

This Falafel boat was Thursday's vegetarian lunch option

GHS revamps lunch selection with the help of the Wellness Committee

DANIELLE DENMAN, Staff Writer, Editor December 13, 2019

Students accustomed to wasting most of their meals are now clearing their plates due to more varied and healthful meal options in the cafeteria. The new set up offers five different food options per day....

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