Georgetown Victim’s Identity Released

The Essex District Attorney’s Office is confirming the identity of the 8-year-old boy tragically killed yesterday in Georgetown as George Carter of Georgetown and Methuen. George, who lives primarily with his mother in Methuen, was assisting his father, Peter Carter,…
Gloucester Fire Department Extinguishes Restaurant Fire

Gloucester Fire responded shortly after 5 a.m. to a structure fire at The Rhumb Line Restaurant. (Courtesy Photo) GLOUCESTER —  Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department quelled a one-alarm restaurant fire this morning. At approximately 5:10 a.m., firefighters…