Press Release What is the difference between a pirate and a privateer? Did either of them ever say, “Arrrrgh”? Is there pirate treasure buried on Sconticut Neck? What happens after hundreds of British redcoats eat a hearty breakfast of baked beans? And what’s the deal with the parrot on the shoulder? Bring the family to… [Read More]

Press Release State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier, acting director of the Massachusetts Fire­fighting Academy (MFA), announced the graduation of 35 recruits from the MFA Call/Volunteer Recruit Fire­fighter Training Program. The graduates received certificates of completion at a ceremony held on 5/23 at Bridgewater State University. Call/Volunteer Recruit… [Read More]

Memorial Day Dear Frankie, Last week I went to the Memorial Day Parade with my family. On the way home, I went on and on about the march­ing bands, the rifle drills, and the military dogs.  My dad reminded me that the purpose of the parade was to honor the men and women who had… [Read More]