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And check out Arcidi Fishing Derby on the Bedford Patch calendar

Saturday May 23rd Patch AM

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 did Bedford girls lacrosse fall in that overtime heartbreaker?
  • How Bedford’s representative helped reshape New Hampshire’s school rules this week

Also on today's calendar: Arcidi Fishing Derby and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain; cooler, temps: high: 53, low: 49.
  • Monday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High School Roundup: Goffstown boys tennis continues win streak; Manchester softball downs Alvirne (unionleader.com) — Bedford High girls lacrosse fans will want to know the Bulldogs dropped a tight 7-6 overtime decision to Pinkerton, with detailed scoring for the Astros. The roundup also covers strong performances by Goffstown boys tennis, Manchester softball, and several other area tennis, softball, volleyball, and lacrosse teams from across New Hampshire.    

• NH House Votes Down Revising Divisive Concepts Law (indepthnh.org) — Bedford residents are represented prominently as Rep. Kristin Noble, R-Bedford, backed several major education changes the New Hampshire House advanced this week, including looser homeschooling rules and shifting hardship decisions to the State Board of Education. Lawmakers also killed a bid to revise the “divisive concepts” law, moved to require surpluses to cut school property taxes, and began exploring a transition toward charter-style public schools.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Delphi Expands Provider Roster To Five —Loren Foxx Read on Patch
  • Girl Scouts counter adult loneliness —Ginger Read on Patch
  • GE Aerospace workers from Hooksett volunteer to spruce up Bedford Girl Scout camp —Ginger Read on Patch
  • Took a brake from siding a house to go install this kitchen.
    No before pics I came in after it was demoed and ready for cabinets. (Nextdoor Kennedy Dr)
  • Bedford, New Hampshire School District posted a job opening for Lead Custodian, 2nd Shift, Full-Time - McKelvie Intermediate School in Bedford. Apply here.
  • Staples posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate (Bedford, NH) in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • Rubber Duck Regatta Stories, Talks, And Walks: The Manchester NH Patch Weekender (patch.com)
  • Local business owners ready to grow with grant funding (inklink.news)
  • NH Business Notebook: Get ready for big takeaways (nhbr.com)

Nashua

  • Hampton Felon With Pending Mass. Charges, Arrested In Salem; Faces Stolen Rifle, Shotgun Charges In Nashua (patch.com)
  • Nashua South Wins Granite State Challenge Title With 700-415 Victory Against Plymouth (patch.com)

Salem

  • Finnegan Fence Opens New Litchfield Location As Company Marks 30th Anniversary (patch.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: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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