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🌱 Patch AM: See how Bedford High stacks up in new statewide rankings.

And check out Swing With A Purpose Golf Tournament on the Bedford Patch calendar

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What's up Bedford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Bedford High stacks up in new statewide rankings.
  • How scammers cloned a Bedford dad's son to steal $15,000.

Also on today's calendar: Swing With A Purpose Golf Tournament and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Portsmouth High School Makes Top 5 List Of Best New Hampshire High Schools In New Analysis (patch.com) — Bedford families will be glad to see Bedford High School listed among New Hampshire's top public high schools in Niche's new statewide rankings. The analysis compares more than 90,000 schools nationwide, highlights two New Hampshire schools in the national top 1,000, and breaks down how Niche evaluates academics, diversity, and college preparation.
   

• Scammers Can Use Your Loved One's Voice to Extort You for Cash (townhall.com) — A Bedford senior was scammed out of $15,000 after criminals used AI to clone his son's voice in a late-night phone call, showing how convincing these schemes have become. The story walks through similar cases, explains how voice-cloning scams work, and urges residents—especially seniors and their families—to verify emergency calls before sending any money.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bedford Mini Makers & Merchants: Calling all Young Entrepreneurs —Geoffrey Wellington Read on Patch
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Seafood Team Member (Service Counter) - Full Time in Bedford. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Cashier Team Member (Front End Service) - Part Time in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • Palace Theatre invites public to celebrate Peter Ramsey's retirement Oct. 28 (inklink.news)
  • Edward 'Eddy' J. Aloise, 72: World traveler, gifted writer, culinary artist, generous spirit (inklink.news)
  • Franklin Felon Arrested In Concord After Being Accused Of Stealing A Car In Manchester (patch.com)

Londonderry

  • Man From Londonderry Faces Child Sexual Abuse, Dissemination Of Private Image Charges (patch.com)

Nashua

  • Man From Nashua Accused Of Threatening To Kill A Woman's Family (patch.com)

Ok Bedford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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