Gloucester, MA — "special North Shore gem" Islands named Gloucester, Massachusetts, as a North Shore gem of a place. What Islands said about its beaches: "Good Harbor Beach is known for its ...

Torpedo rays are only seen in the Boston area a few times each summer, LaCasse said. LaCasse added that the ray can discharge about 220 volts, but is not aggressive with people.

Beachgoers in Gloucester got a surprise this week when an Atlantic Torpedo Ray washed ashore. The ray was found on Lighthouse Beach, and was reported to be about three feet long. The Atlantic ...