How Bedford’s bats and James Gilbert dominated Winnacunnet in a 7-0 win
Bedford community remembers longtime resident and volunteer Joan Stanley Wood
Also on today's calendar: Bedford PTG Color Blast Fun Run/Walk and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 62, low: 41.
Tuesday: Warmer with a shower or two, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High School Roundup: Cushman hurls, hits Windham softball team past Pinkerton (unionleader.com) — Bedford High’s baseball team blanked Winnacunnet 7-0 behind a three-hitter and eight strikeouts from James Gilbert, plus key RBIs from several Bulldogs hitters. The roundup also highlights Windham softball’s walk-off win over Pinkerton and other New Hampshire high school results as teams head into postseason play.
• Joan Stanley Wood Obituary May 27, 2026 - Cremation Society of New Hampshire (csnh.com) — Bedford residents are mourning longtime neighbor Joan Stanley Wood, a former Bedford Newcomer’s Club president and lifetime Bedford Woman’s Club member who passed away at 88. Her life spanned work in nutrition, real estate, and social services, and she remained deeply involved in community service and family life. Her family will hold a private celebration later.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Rain doesn’t stop these competitive Girl Scout canoers —Ginger Read on Patch
19 Girl Scouts among honored at 50 Students 50 Stars —Ginger Read on Patch
On New Boston Rd the other morning. Ran in front of my car, obviously scared. By the time I stopped and got my phone, it was trying to climb a tree. (Nextdoor Woodland Hills Area)
Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Bakery Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time in Bedford. Apply here.
My Gym Enterprises posted a job opening for Gymnastics teacher in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manchester
New development in Manchester aims to provide 126 affordable housing units (wmur.com)
City Hall: Hooksett firm chosen to install new cameras at city schools; student reps recognized (unionleader.com)
Nelson leads Merrimack softball team to key win over Salem; tournament up next (unionleader.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A championchip (Thank you Timothy G. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!