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UPDATE: 1,700 still without power. Repair estimate: 7:15 p.m. Lines were de-energized because a pole was snapped in a car crash.
The utility has assigned a crew and expects power to be restored by 4 p.m.
A power outage expected to last about 2 hours has prompting the closure of the City Hall Annex offices on Pond Street, the city said.
Submissions of song suggestions can be made via a QR code, which is available on social media platforms; or visit https://bit.ly/GloucesterPlaylist.
Music is timeless and evocative, and in that spirit, Discover Gloucester is creating a community playlist that celebrates “the soundtrack of America’s oldest seaport.”
Whether it was field hockey, girls ice hockey or softball, Sydney Bouchie consistently made her presence felt throughout the Cape Ann League and beyond.
No matter what season it was, Rockport’s Ed Merz was dialed in on the task at hand.
Any time you bring up the name Ella Costa around the Gloucester community, her coaches, teachers and peers are eager to sing her praises.
Michael Toppan’s farewell year at Gloucester High School was nothing short of dominant.
State officials have teamed up with local dairy farmers to create the first-ever Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail, with three stops on Cape Ann.
Massachusetts is home to 95 dairy farms that annually contribute about $61 million to the local economy.
The short, wooden bridge over the MBTA railroad right of way on Centennial Avenue is safe to traverse after loose planks became apparent last week, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation has determined.
The short, wooden bridge over the MBTA railroad right of way on Centennial Avenue is safe to traverse after loose planks became apparent last week, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
If you’re like many readers of the Gloucester Daily Times you love the games that appear in each day’s edition. Starting Monday, you can play one that promises prizes to five lucky winners.
If you’re like many readers of the Gloucester Daily Times you love the games that appear in each day’s edition. Starting Monday, you can play one that promises prizes to
ROCKPORT — Long Beach is reopen for swimming, as testing showed bacteria levels are within acceptable limits, the Rockport Board of Health said this morning.
The marker on Rocky Neck Avenue denotes Samuel de Champlain landed in September 1606 at Rocky Neck in what would be named Gloucester Harbor, which he called le Beauport.
In March, the Massachusetts Bay Colony Tercentenary Commission marker from 1930 signifying Rocky Neck as the place where explorer Samuel de Champlain landed in 1606 vanished from where it had
Gloucester parent Inge Berge prevailed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on a First Amendment retaliation claim against school officials as to whether they had qualified immunity when it came to threatening him with “legal action."
Gloucester parent Inge Berge prevailed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on a First Amendment retaliation claim against school officials as to whether they had qualified
Nine students from across the nation took part in a weeklong domestic exchange program of the Boston-based nonprofit The American Exchange Project with Gloucester, America’s oldest fishing port, playing host for the third year in a row.
Nine students from across the nation took part in a weeklong domestic exchange program of the Boston-based nonprofit The American Exchange Project with Gloucester, America’s oldest fishing port, playing host
Gloucester beach safety update
UPDATE: Long Beach is open for swimming, as testing showed bacteria levels are within acceptable limits, the Rockport Board of Health said this morning.
ROCKPORT — Town officials have closed Long Beach beach until further notice after the Rockport Board of Health determined there were high levels of bacteria in the water.
ROCKPORT — Town officials have closed Long Beach beach until further notice after the Rockport Board of Health determined there were high levels of bacteria in the water.
On the consent agenda for Tuesday night's council meeting is a proposed short-term rental ordinance.
As City Hall's Kyrouz Auditorium faces audio equipment issues and a lack of air conditioning, the City Council will be meeting temporarily in the Rose Baker Senior Center, 6 Manuel
Mark Nestor said his priorities were to see the historic, city-owned Legion Memorial Building on Washington Street renovated, to have the post expand its holiday meals, with 1,700 meals now delivered annually, and to get veterans housing expanded.
State Champion Manchester Essex boys tennis team honored at State House
Superintendent Pam Beaudoin, Principal Julie Sgroi and athletic director Cameron Molinare shared the success of the Manchester Essex boys tennis team, which this year won the MIAA Division 4 State
The Gloucester Police Department’s third annual Lobster Crate Race fundraising event raised more than $5,200 for the Gloucester Stage Company.
Gloucester Education Foundation is providing a $60,000 to $65,000 boost to two programs, generating about 230 spots for summer learning,
From scooter relay races to Lego kits that can be coded to create models of earthquake resistant buildings, board members and the head of the Gloucester Education Foundation got a
One bite is all it takes to stir up maybe the most heated conversation North of Boston: Who makes the best roast beef sandwich? Read the story and visit gloucestertimes.com to vote!
One bite is all it takes to stir up maybe the most heated conversation North of Boston: Who makes the best roast beef sandwich?
Nonresident beach parking update
The first thing visitors notice when they walk into the newly renovated Gloucester Police Department is a wide open, more welcoming lobby with public restrooms, a water bubbler and a window where visitors can get records and crash reports.
The first thing visitors notice when they walk into the newly renovated Gloucester Police Department is a wide open, more welcoming lobby with public restrooms, a water bubbler and a
Setting sail: Rockport's Wilkinson to coach USA representative at Paris Olympics
In his 20-plus years as the sailing coach at Boston College, Rockport’s Greg Wilkinson has had the pleasure of working with a number of extremely talented athletes.
Sometimes it’s just your day.
Mayor Greg V***a has picked Gloucester native Christopher Lucido, a long-time anchor in the Harbormaster’s Office on Harbor Loop, as the new harbormaster of America’s oldest seaport.
More than 300 entrants turned out for Saturday’s 38th Blackburn Challenge, a popular 20-mile boat race around Cape Ann featuring competitors from a number of different classes.
Gloucester beach upfate
Amethyst is a 4-year-old Portuguese Podengo mix, weighing about 35 pounds, in foster care who is looking for her forever home.
Amethyst is a 4-year-old Portuguese Podengo mix, weighing about 35 pounds, in foster care who is looking for her forever home. her foster family says she eats well, loves treats,
UPDATE: Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt. A local prosecutor said the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead.
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Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd. Trump could be seen reaching with his right hand toward his neck. There appeared to be blood on his face.UP
Donald Trump’s campaign said in a statement that the former president was “fine” after a shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A local prosecutor says the suspected gunman and
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Derek Hopkins with his 5th greasy pole title. Taking down in the third round of a wacky competition.
Nick Taormina with the close call of all close calls in Round 3. Did all but take the flag down but a leaning flag does not equal a win.
Colin Sweet is your Friday Greasy Pole champ. Took it down in Round 3. Tons of great walks on Friday but Sweet outlasts the field and now joins brother Randy (3x champ) as a Greasy Pole champ.
Derek Hopkins’ Sunday championship walk. Another flawless performance to take down his 4th flag, all in the second round.
“Pomp and Circumstance” as The Gloucester High Class of 2022 marches into New Balance Track and Field at Newell Stadium. Congrats Fishermen!!
A visitor to our office today. Video by Staff Writer Taylor Ann Bradford
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