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Dark: One of the best Netflix shows you’ve never heard of

PHOEBE HONE, Staff Writer September 17, 2025

Small town mysteries. Complex plots. Sci-fi thrillers. Atmospheric horror. Does any of this appeal to you? If so, you might like the Netflix show Dark, the first German language TV show to be produced...

New Gloucester High School principal, Dr. John Perella

John Perella takes the helm as Gloucester High School’s new principal

ISLA BLACK, News Editor September 12, 2025

Gloucester High School welcomes a new leader this fall as Dr. John Perella steps into his role as principal. With over a decade of experience in education and a strong, welcoming personality, Dr. Perella’s...

Trevor D'Annolfo focuses on an important putt. [Photo courtesy of Dawn Enos]

Golf sweeps week to advance to 6-2

ISLA BLACK and TREVOR D’ANNOLFO September 12, 2025

The Fishermen Golf team continue to prove their strength as they clutch three wins back to back against Rockport, Peabody, and Swampscott, advancing their record to 6-2. Starting Tuesday, Gloucester played...

Fiona Black chases down a Beverly defenseman in a matchup last year.

Fishermen fall to Beverly in marquee opening match

ALEENA BROWN, Sports Editor September 11, 2025

It could have been anyone's game on September 3rd. Two NEC powerhouses — ones that finished neck and neck in last year's standings — are both vying for another season of dominance that will (hopefully)...

Mayor Greg Verga,  State Representative Ann Margerite Ferrante, Lt. Governnon Kim Driscoll, State Senator Bruce Tarr,  Sefatia Romeo Theken, Jenny Benedict,  and other officials gather at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Turning the page on Gloucester’s story: Sawyer Free Library reopens to the public

GEORGIA OSIER, Staff Writer September 9, 2025

The Sawyer Free Library officially reopened its main building on Dale Avenue for the first time since starting construction in late 2022.  "This is a historic moment in Gloucester's story," Library...

Thomas Cribbs celebrates with his teammates in a game last season. The senior was named a Boston Herald Player of the Week for his performance in the win over Beverly.

Cribbs’ late-game heroics leads Fishermen to win over Beverly

GAVIN BREN, Sports Writer September 9, 2025

The Fishermen football team had a great start to the season last Friday with a triumphant victory over the Beverly Panthers. Beverly came into Newell Stadium with high hopes and a strong team. The upperclassmen-heavy...

Varsity Ice Hockey media day photo of Christopher Dailey.

Gloucester mourns the loss of GHS graduate Chris Dailey

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer July 9, 2025

Gloucester High School and the Gloucester community are mourning the tragic loss of recent graduate Christopher Joseph Dailey. A kind-hearted and involved member of the community, Dailey died on July 4th,...

Women's Seine Boat Racing Team "Rowgue" wins their fourth championship in 2019

Oars and grit: The women of Saint Peter’s Fiesta seine boat races

ISLA BLACK, Staff Writer June 20, 2025

Early at dawn, Gloucester Harbor hums quietly under a salty mist. Boats knock gently against the docks, as the gulls scream their usual songs, and the people of this tight coastal town stir in anticipation...

Declining creativity in the digital world

Declining creativity in the digital world

ELLIANA PARSONS, Contributor June 20, 2025

There was once a time when the first years of one’s life were defined by crayons, cardboard, sidewalk chalk, and dress up. Classrooms were filled with creations born from imagination, boredom, and trial...

Think before you shop

Think before you shop

MYLEE TOWNE, Staff Writer June 18, 2025

Every week brings a new trend: retro, y2k, cottagecore, long skirts, tiny shirts. This is fast fashion. Why do people feel the need to be a part of an unethical cycle of shopping and style rebranding?...

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