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1. Bedford Arts and Crafts Society Announces Regional Art Show Awards (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford artists and neighbors packed Town Center on Bedford Day for the Bedford Arts and Crafts Society's Regional Art Show and Sale, which drew 53 entries. Local educator Sean Hagan selected winners across multiple categories, with Kathy Deflice-Secor's piece "Triton" earning Best in Show and several Bedford-connected artists recognized for standout 2D, 3D, and original works.
2. What's Bedford Thinking? – What Story from September Would You Like to Learn More About? (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford residents are being asked which local issue deserves deeper coverage next, from the stop-work order at 277 The Great Road and a new Carlisle Road housing project to Town Hall entrance construction, Hemlock Lane/Route 62 intersection changes, and the Clear the List school support effort. Your vote will help shape upcoming reporting on these Bedford-specific projects and programs.
3. Enjoying The Bedford Guide? Need Another Copy? (thebedfordcitizen.org) — If you've already worn out your copy of the new Bedford Guide, you can still pick up additional copies around town. The brief notice also reminds you to mark The Bedford Citizen as a preferred local news source on Google so Bedford-focused updates stay easy to find.
4. Missing Massachusetts Man's Body Recovered from the Water In York (z1073.com) — An 84-year-old Bedford resident, Chester Benjamin Wiggins, was found deceased Friday afternoon in the waters off York, Maine, after going missing while boating near Cape Neddick. Authorities say his overturned boat was discovered Wednesday, prompting a multi-day land and sea search involving the Coast Guard, Maine Marine Patrol, and York first responders. An autopsy will determine his cause of death.
5. Hepworth's scoring streak keeps Patriots boys soccer team undefeated (concordbridge.org) — Concord-Carlisle's boys soccer team stayed unbeaten with a strong week that included a 2–0 win over Bedford on September 14, where the Patriots scored in each half. Earlier, they edged Lincoln-Sudbury and drew Cambridge Rindge & Latin behind standout goalkeeping and gritty defense. Bedford fans can see how their team stacked up and which CCHS players made the difference.
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