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In today's newsletter:

  • Statewide Made in NH business brand kicks off with Bedford launch
  • Why Bedford’s representative backed a school choice bill that just failed
  • What new school bus safety changes is Bedford’s senator backing?

Also on today's calendar: May 8/9 New England Craft Market at LaBelle Winery - Derry, NH and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 56, low: 37.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Made In NH Initiative, To Promote Local Businesses Statewide, Launched In Bedford (patch.com) — Bedford just hosted the statewide launch of the new Made in NH initiative, bringing state officials and business leaders together to promote New Hampshire-made products under a unified brand. Local company Wire Belt and other businesses shared how the program’s shared logo, digital tools, and storytelling focus can boost visibility, attract workers, and connect with customers who care about local craftsmanship and community impact.    

• New Hampshire lawmakers vote down open enrollment bill that was GOP priority (wmur.com) — A closely watched school open enrollment bill was unexpectedly voted down in the New Hampshire House, with some Republicans citing cost concerns for their districts, including Bedford. Bedford Rep. Kristin Noble backed the measure, arguing it offered measured school choice by allowing transfers only where space exists, and lawmakers say a separate open enrollment bill will now carry the debate forward.    

• From School Bus Safety To Decomposing Bodies, NH Senate Takes Action (indepthnh.org) — Bedford residents are represented prominently as Sen. Denise Ricciardi, R-Bedford, helps advance a School Bus Safety Act aimed at easing driver shortages and cracking down on illegally passing stopped buses. The Senate also debated and acted on a wide range of statewide issues, from school budgeting and education standards to livestock cruelty, parental alienation, dam funding, and how human remains may be handled in New Hampshire.    


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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Built this guy today!
    I dont have a before but there used to be a steel bulkhead there. Need to install the door and finish the siding Friday, roofer tomorrow. (Nextdoor Kennedy Dr)
  • Target posted a job opening for 6am Inbound (Stocking) (T2009) in Bedford. Apply here.
  • Pyramid Global Hospitality posted a job opening for Housekeeper-4 in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • Boston MedFlight now offers critical care from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (unionleader.com)

Goffstown

  • Carol Hallworth Obituary April 19, 2026 - Cremation Society of New Hampshire (csnh.com)

Nashua

  • Nashua Medical Center Named One of Newsweek’s Best Maternity Hospitals For 2026 (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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