Competitors from the Harvard Fire Department, from left, Bill Barton, Frank deBettencourt, and Christopher Tse race
with hoses in the pump relay at the 99th annual Wachusett Fire Truck Muster held on Still River Road, Aug. 30. Six towns competed in six events that tested their endurance, technical skills, and teamwork. See pages 10-11 for more. (Photo by Lisa Aciukewicz)