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In today's newsletter:

• How a former Bedford-area senator misused $844,000 in COVID relief
• How Bedford’s teams fared in a packed day of spring sports

Also on today's calendar: Plant Sale to Benefit Community Hospice House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
• Saturday: Morning rain, then a shower, temps: high: 58, low: 42.
• Sunday: Warmer; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Former state senator to plead guilty to stealing $844k in COVID-19 relief money (cabinet.com) — A Bedford-datelined report details how former state senator Andy Sanborn has agreed to plead guilty to stealing $844,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, money prosecutors say he used for luxury cars and property expenses. The case involves his now-closed Concord Casino and could carry a substantial prison sentence and fine, making it a notable development for Bedford-area residents who once elected him.    

• High School Roundup: Londonderry's Kearney pitches second career perfect game (unionleader.com) — Bedford High athletes had a busy day on the fields, with baseball topping Spaulding 5–1 behind strong pitching from Zack Papik and big bats from Jake Boughter and the DuBois brothers, while girls lacrosse fell to powerhouse Souhegan despite four goals from Eloise Montagano. The roundup also highlights nearby rivals like Londonderry, Pinkerton, and Nashua schools in late-season action.    

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📸 Around Bedford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bedford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 30

• Plant Sale to Benefit Community Hospice House →
  708 Milford Rd, Merrimack
  9:30 am
• Say Cheese for Olivia 5k →
  Bow High School, 55 Falcon Wy, Bow
  10:00 am
• Introduction to AI - Free, in-person class →
  C1M Photography, LLC, 13 Columbia Dr, Amherst
  10:00 am
• Sip & Sun Brew Fest at Mel's Funway Park! →
  Mel's Funway Park, 454 Charles Bancroft Hwy, Litchfield
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday May 29

• Pressed Flowers Resin Workshop →
  The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Rd, Bedford
  6:30 pm

Sunday May 31

• Bedford PTG Color Blast Fun Run/Walk →
  147 Nashua Rd, Bedford
  9:30 am
• “Hello Sunshine” - Spring Artisan Market →
  Bedford Event Center, 379 S River Rd, Bedford
  10:00 am
• Open Studio at THE CANVAS ROADSHOW / HAMMER AND STAIN →
  The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Rd, Bedford
  12:00 pm

Wednesday June 3

• Granite State Women in the Vietnam War →
  Bedford Public Library
  2:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Find Your Treasure Yard Sale →
  52 Sandy Pond Pkwy, Bedford
  8:00 am

Sunday June 7

• Ted Herbert Music School Jazz Showcase →
  Majestic Theatre Studios, 880 Page St, Manchester
  2:00 pm

Sunday June 14

• Family Fun Day Block Party →
  176 New Hampshire 101, Bedford
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• U-Haul posted a job opening for Facility Housekeeper in Bedford. Apply here.
• Cava posted a job opening for Team Member in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

• Aroma Joes Summer Tour Brings Coffee To New England Towns (wokq.com)
• Manchester Fire Department to serve tacos at annual Taco Tour (wmur.com)
• Local Event: Honor Flight New England Celebrates their 70th Flight! (patch.com)

Nashua

• Man Indicted On Merrimack Child Sexual Abuse Images Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Roundup (patch.com)
• Elder Scam Case In Pelham Ends With Guilty Verdict Against California Man (patch.com)

Salem

• North Hampton Man Indicted On Murder, Falsifying Evidence Charges: Rockingham County Superior Court Roundup (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sundae School (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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