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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...

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...

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...

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...

Digital art by Mylee Towne
Fun and frightful films for the fall
PHOEBE HONE, Staff Writer • September 10, 2025

Picture this: It’s a gloomy autumn day. Grey clouds roll over the sky and dead maple leaves drag across the sidewalk. You curl up on your couch, clicking through endless streaming...

A poster concept for Next to Normal written by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt
Next to Normal: Deep Dive
MYLEE TOWNE, Art Director • June 24, 2025
The Impact of Immigration on American Culture
Jeferson do Carmo, Contributor • June 18, 2025

Recent Sports Scores
Digital art by Mylee Towne
Fun and frightful films for the fall
PHOEBE HONE, Staff Writer • September 10, 2025

Picture this: It’s a gloomy autumn day. Grey clouds roll over the sky and...

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
COLE MOSLEY-WYNN, Sports Writer • June 28, 2025

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....

Digital collage of tanning products and girls tanning on a boat
How to achieve the perfect summer glow
KATY HAUTALA and DELILAH DAVIS May 16, 2025

As temperatures rise, many students are looking forward to soaking up the sun...