🌱 Patch AM: Bedford Public Library: Spooky Chapter Books For Older Kids

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In today's newsletter:

• Discover spooky chapter book picks for older kids in Bedford
• OSHA investigates deadly paving-roller accident on Bedford's Maiden Lane
• How Bedford became the first team to slow Bishop Guertin's offense

Also on today's calendar: Photography Weekend Intensive - Amherst, NH - Oct 10-11 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bedford Public Library: Spooky Chapter Books For Older Kids (patch.com) — Bedford families can look to the Bedford Public Library for recommendations on spooky chapter books tailored to older kids, just in time for the Halloween season. The library's announcement highlights its role as a local resource for age-appropriate, seasonal reading that keeps young Bedford readers engaged and entertained.
   

• Worker Dies After Construction Accident Involving A Paving Roller: Update (patch.com) — A worker was killed Monday morning after being run over by a paving roller in a driveway on Maiden Lane in Bedford, prompting a major response from local police and firefighters. The 67‑year‑old victim was pronounced dead at the hospital, and OSHA investigators joined Bedford police on scene to document conditions and interview crew members.
   

• Power Poll: BG becomes first unanimous No. 1 this season; Pi... (unionleader.com) — Bedford football fans saw their Bulldogs hold powerhouse Bishop Guertin to a season‑low 33 points, even though BG stayed unbeaten and became the unanimous No. 1 in the Union Leader Power Poll. Despite the 33‑7 loss, Bedford was the first team to keep BG under 42 points, highlighting the Bulldogs' defensive effort in Division I play.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bedford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Photography Weekend Intensive - Amherst, NH - Oct 10-11 →
  10:00 am
Monday October 12
• Columbus Day Weekend at Spooky World! Open 10/9 - 10/12 →
  Spooky World Presents Nightmare New England, 454 Charles Bancroft Hwy, Litchfield
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Little Listeners for Ages 2-4 →
  Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford
  10:00 am
• Discovery Club for Ages 5-7 →
  Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford
  4:00 pm
• Writing Guild at the Bedford Public Library →
  Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford
  4:00 pm
• Make -n-Take Seasonal MINI Planks →
  The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Rd, Bedford
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• The Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop →
  3A Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford, NH, 03110
  10:00 am
• 3D Liquid Glass Art →
  The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Rd, Bedford
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Cinema Sunday →
  Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford
  1:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Tuesday Anime →
  Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts Club →
  Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Rd, Bedford
  2:00 pm
• Cozy Knit Blanket Workshop →
  The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Rd, Bedford
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Desmarais: Geoff Wellington For State Rep —Katie Desmarais Read on Patch

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🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

• Immunology Sales Specialist, Dermatology (Manchester, NH) – Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (jnj.com)
• Manchester NAACP's Freedom Fund Dinner set for Oct. 11; Angela Tate to keynote (inklink.news)
• Found a home (hippopress.com)

Nashua

• Nashua, Rumney Men Indicted On Child Sexual Abuse Images Charges: Hillsborough County Indictments (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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