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Good morning to you Bedford! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Casino Night in Manchester supports veterans through service dog training
  • See who's leading in Bedford's 2026 midterm election results
  • How will Bedford's Bulldogs fare in their Pinkerton rematch?

Also on today's calendar: Free Introduction to Digital Photography and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy and warmer, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Manchester Country Club Casino Night Sept. 11 Raises Money For Veterans Service Dogs (patch.com) — Bedford-area residents are invited to Manchester Country Club's Sept. 11 Casino Night, where gaming, hors d'oeuvres, and prizes will raise money for Operation Delta Dog's veteran service dog programs. For $65, attendees receive a generous casino chip bank and can boost donations by purchasing more chips, with standout prizes ranging from golf getaways to local gift cards and specialty merchandise.
   

2. Bedford NH 2026 Midterm Election Results (patch.com) — Bedford voters can see real-time unofficial results from the Sept. 8 midterm elections, including key races for governor, U.S. Senate, and the 1st Congressional District. If you cast a ballot, these numbers show how your neighbors voted and which candidates are currently leading locally.
   

3. High school football notebook: JGoing deep: NH has had its share of lengthy field goals (unionleader.com) — Bedford High's football team heads into a big Week 2 showdown at Pinkerton after a dominant 48-14 win over Nashua South, with new head coach Tom Babaian facing his former program. The notebook also highlights standout performances statewide, including Bedford's Brycen D'Urso snagging three interceptions in his team's opener.
   

4. Merrimack could raise elderly tax exemptions to offset revaluation (unionleader.com) — Merrimack officials are weighing higher elderly property tax exemptions to offset sharp home revaluations, and they're comparing their numbers to nearby Bedford's current deductions and income limits. For Bedford residents, it's a useful snapshot of how your town's elderly tax relief stacks up against a neighbor that may soon become more generous.
   

5. NH patents through Sept. 6 (concordmonitor.com) — New Hampshire companies and inventors, including at least one based in Bedford, have been granted a wide range of new federal patents, from medical devices and fungal research to advanced electronics and AI-driven analytics. The roundup underscores how local talent contributes to national innovation, with several nearby towns like Merrimack, Londonderry, and Portsmouth also prominently represented.
   

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  • Boscawen's Krystal Vike named Girl Scout Volunteer of the Month —Ginger Read on Patch
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Bedford. Apply here.
  • Southern New Hampshire University posted a job opening for Custodial Technician, 2nd Shift in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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