Flags in Southborough and across the state are flying at half staff today in honor of Specialist Nicholas P. Bernier. A native of East Kingston, N.H., Bernier was killed in June after insurgents attacked his unit in Afghanistan. He was 21 years old.
Why flags are at half staff today: Saturday, August 20, 2011
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