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🌱 Patch AM: How are Bedford brides reinventing “something old, something new”?

And check out Opening Day! Concord Farmers' Market on the Bedford Patch calendar

Friday May 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Bedford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How are Bedford brides reinventing “something old, something new”?
  • What role will Bedford’s education chair play in reviving open enrollment?

Also on today's calendar: Opening Day! Concord Farmers' Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun with a shower, temps: high: 58, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Clearing; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 59 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Story Behind "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue" (keenesentinel.com) — A Bedford bridal shop, Modern Bride and Formal Shop, says today’s brides are less likely to follow the full “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” tradition, instead adapting pieces that feel personally meaningful. The story traces the rhyme’s 19th‑century English roots and explains how each element’s symbolism has evolved, while highlighting creative ways local and modern couples now incorporate or skip these customs.    

• Open enrollment bill's future uncertain after GOP split (vnews.com) — New Hampshire’s universal open enrollment plan for public schools is in limbo after 21 Republicans joined Democrats to block a key bill, raising concerns about funding, property taxes, and impacts on poorer districts. Bedford Rep. Kristin Noble, who chairs the House Education Policy and Administration Committee and sits on the conference committee for the remaining bill, has not said when negotiations will continue, leaving families and school boards waiting.    


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💬 Chatter

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  • Senator Ricciardi: The Real Reason Childcare Costs Keep Rising —Jane Aitken Read on Patch
  • Rol Rite Paving is awful.
    Come to Pheasant Run to see what your road will look like after they've done a job. They did four driveways on our little circle and completely… (Nextdoor Highland Farms)
  • Genesis HealthCare Corporation posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant in Bedford. Apply here.
  • Packaging Coordinators, Inc. posted a job opening for Visual Inspection Technician I in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • Manchester Veterans Council to host Memorial Day Parade and monument dedication on May 25 (unionleader.com)
  • May 3: Farm, Forest & Garden Expo, Concord Cat Show, Free Comic Book Day + more (inklink.news)
  • What's happening with house prices in Manchester in 2026? (santafenewmexican.com)

Goffstown

  • Marsh shuts out Goffstown as Londonderry baseball team improves to 6-2 (unionleader.com)

Ok Bedford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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