LOCAL FIRE HISTORIAN HOSTED AT ANNIE’S BOOK STOP

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Gerald P. Bourgeois, author and local fire historian, has authored his second book entitled: “FIRE! A Dreaded Cry. A History of the Laconia, NH Fire Department.” This is his second book, the first entitled: “Where Flames May Rage: A History of the Concord, NH Fire Department” received a Concord City Award. Mr. Bourgeois was an educator for forty years serving as a teacher, principal, superintendent and NH Department of Education administrator. He grew up in RI and while teaching, was a member and officer in the RI Steam Fire Engine Company #1 in Westerly for ten years. Moving to Attleboro, MA he was appointed one of three Fire Department Commissioners. Compiler of five NE publication booklets entitled: Red Pages of Firefighting (NH, MA, VT, RI, & ME), he was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award in 1995. Annie’s Book Stop, Laconia’s local bookstore, will be hosting Gerald Bourgeois on Saturday September 22 from 10:00 am to noon. Please come by the store, meet a local fire historian and pick up a signed copy of his latest book. Annie’s is located at 1330 Union Avenue of Barton’s Motel on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee.