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New Gloucester High School principal, Dr. John Perella
John Perella takes the helm as Gloucester High School’s new principal
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
Student performers pose in front of Gloucester Stage backdrop.
Gloucester Stage Company to present summer showcase
Varsity Ice Hockey media day photo of Christopher Dailey.
Gloucester mourns the loss of GHS graduate Chris Dailey
Jane Herrmann addresses the crowd during her valedictorian speech.
Herrmann expresses appreciation and gratitude in commencement address
Digital art by Mylee Towne
Fun and frightful films for the fall
Brayden Francis signs his letter of intent to continue his baseball career at Endicott College. He is one of four GHS athletes from the Class of 2025 to commit to continue their athletic careers in college. Photo used with permission of Dawn Enos and GHS Fishermen Athletics
“I Can Make Something Happen”: Francis’s Road to College Baseball
Declining creativity in the digital world
Declining creativity in the digital world
The Cape Ann Pride Coalition strives to spread hope among LGBTQ+ individuals despite persecution from federal policies.
Hope amidst hate
Digital art depicts Guatemalan student Alejandro Arreaga's passion for soccer, and for helping others.
Breaking Barriers: Alejandro’s Goal
Gloucester soccer players stand on the pitch during their game.
Gloucester girls’ soccer drops match against Saugus 7-0
Trevor D'Annolfo focuses on an important putt. [Photo courtesy of Dawn Enos]
Golf sweeps week to advance to 6-2
Fiona Black chases down a Beverly defenseman in a matchup last year.
Fishermen fall to Beverly in marquee opening match
The girls' volleyball team huddles before a set in their game against the Big Blue.
Girls’ Volleyball team falls to Big Blue
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
Think before you shop
Think before you shop
Digital collage of tanning products and girls tanning on a boat
How to achieve the perfect summer glow
Digital art depicts the effects of over-consumption on our planet.
Why we should consume less
100 Days of Trump: How has the country been changed?
A colorful display of fresh vegetables at Renninger's Flea and Farmer's Market in Melbourne, Florida.
Nutrition education should be prioritized in schools
Digital art by Mylee Towne
Fun and frightful films for the fall
Union President Rachel Rex seen thrilled about the 4th of July Parade.
UGE named 2025 Parade Grand Marshall
A poster concept for Next to Normal written by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt
Next to Normal: Deep Dive
Official Gloucester Stage Company flyer for the 2025 Summer Teen Intensive
Gloucester Stage announces Teen Theater Intensive
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
Educators march to City Hall for a rally on November 14th.
Teacher strike in pictures
Golden
Golden
Painting
Painting
Ghostboy and Boots
Ghostboy and Boots
Desperate times, desperate measures
Desperate times, desperate measures

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Digital art depicts the effects of over-consumption on our planet.

Why we should consume less

PHOEBE DEAN, Contributor
May 1, 2025
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