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  • How a fiery Bedford toll plaza crash changed this comedian’s life
  • How Bedford factors into this year’s high-stakes NH lacrosse playoffs

Also on today's calendar: Annual WMUR Blood Drive - Donors Needed! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 62.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘I don't remember it': Eugene Mirman recovering after toll booth crash in NH (nbcboston.com) — A well-known comedian and voice actor is still recovering from a severe March 31 crash at the Bedford toll plaza, where his electric SUV burst into flames. He credits first responders, including a state trooper with Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s detail, for pulling him to safety. The incident also highlights the challenges Bedford-area fire crews face when dealing with electric vehicle fires.    

• Effort has paid off for Windham boys lacrosse team (unionleader.com) — Bedford’s lacrosse presence looms large in this year’s NHIAA playoffs, with the top-seeded Division I boys awaiting Windham or Nashua South and Bedford High School hosting the Division III girls final on June 9. The story follows Windham boys lacrosse earning a home playoff game while outlining key title streaks, seedings, and new semifinal and championship venues across all divisions.    


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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Doggone! (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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