There were no shortcuts for retired Acushnet Chief Kevin Gallagher. He started as a call firefighter, later named a permanent firefighter, then became chief.
Although ginger ice cream is becoming more and more of a rarity these days, some SouthCoast stands and shops still stock the flavor for its die-hard fans.
Acushnet Police and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad responded to a residence this evening after a person brought home what appeared to be a grenade.
Rick Trapilo, a former international business executive and local restauranteur, has mounted a Democratic primary challenge in the 10th Bristol District.