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Fans in Gloucester queued overnight outside Smyths Toys to grab the Pokémon Trading Card Game release marking the franchise’s 30th anniversary, described as the biggest drop in a decade; attendees slept in cars and waited for a 10:00 opening, driven by nostalgia and intergenerational interest as collectors chase rare cards amid a long-running Pokémon boom.
The U.S. Coast Guard ended the search for the 72-foot Gloucester fishing vessel Lily Jean, with seven crew aboard, as communities in Gloucester mourn the potential loss and officials gather to honor those feared lost.
US Coast Guard suspended the search for the seven missing crew of the Lily Jean after the fishing vessel sank about 25 miles off Cape Ann, MA; a debris field, a body, and an unoccupied life raft were found, and authorities say all reasonable search efforts have been exhausted.
The US Coast Guard suspended the search for seven crew aboard the 72-foot Lily Jean after it sank about 25 miles off Cape Ann, Massachusetts, with debris and a body found. A 24-hour, 1,000-square-mile search using aircraft, cutters, and small boats yielded no survivors, and officials said all reasonable efforts have been exhausted; there was no mayday call as the vessel was returning to Gloucester, the nation’s oldest fishing port.
A 72-foot fishing boat Lily Jean sank about 25 miles off Cape Ann near Gloucester, leaving one dead and six missing. Coast Guard crews found a debris field and an empty life raft, and recovered a body not wearing a survival suit; no Mayday was issued. The search, involving helicopters, cutters and a fixed-wing aircraft, continued overnight as officials and Gov. Healey expressed concern for the crew and families.
Whale watchers near Cape Ann, 10 miles north of Gloucester, spotted two great white sharks, a rare and remarkable sighting according to naturalist Amanda Johnston.
Wales international rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is leaving the sport to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL through the international player pathway program. The 22-year-old winger, known for his exciting play, expressed gratitude for his rugby career but sees this as the right time to pursue a new professional goal. Rees-Zammit will be joining the NFL's program in Florida, leaving behind his club Gloucester and a recent omission from Wales' Six Nations squad.
A new exhibition at the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester, Massachusetts, explores how artist Edward Hopper, known for his depictions of urban isolation, honed his craft by spending summers by the sea. The exhibition showcases Hopper's paintings of houses, landscapes, and fishing scenes, revealing the impact of Cape Ann on his artistic process. Hopper's career began to flourish after his time in Gloucester, and his unique motifs and themes can be traced through the rest of his work.
Dozens of participants took part in the annual cheese-rolling race at Cooper's Hill in Gloucester, UK, chasing a 7-pound wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down a near-vertical hill. The first person to cross the finish line gets to keep the cheese. The event, which has been held since at least 1826, is a popular tradition in the UK and attracts hundreds of spectators. Safety concerns are often raised due to the rough and tumble nature of the race, and this year several competitors had to be helped off the course.
Delaney Irving, a 19-year-old Canadian, won the women's race at Gloucester's annual cheese rolling competition despite being knocked unconscious during the event. The race involves contestants scrambling down a steep hill in pursuit of a Double Gloucester cheese. This year's races proceeded despite safety concerns, with hundreds participating and thousands watching. The event attracts daredevils from far and wide, with one participant flying in from Philadelphia.