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And on the Bedford Patch calendar - MILFORD - Sept. 5/6 Gluten Never Ever Expo

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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:

  • Why a billion‑dollar insurer picked Bedford for its NH hub
  • Where does Bedford High land among New Hampshire's top schools?
  • How did Bedford boys soccer pull off their overtime win?

Also on today's calendar: MILFORD - Sept. 5/6 Gluten Never Ever Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 75, low: 61.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Arbella Opens Commercial Lines Office in New Hampshire (insurancejournal.com) — A major regional insurer has chosen Bedford for its first brick‑and‑mortar New Hampshire commercial lines office, citing the town's central location and strong business base. Local contractors, restaurants, manufacturers, and other industries may see easier access to coverage and support as Arbella deepens its focus on the state's commercial market.
   

2. Best high schools in New Hampshire (laconiadailysun.com) — Bedford families will notice Bedford High School ranked among New Hampshire's top 25 high schools, with strong academics and a solid student–teacher ratio highlighted. The statewide list compares public and private schools on academics, activities, diversity, and resources, offering context on how Bedford stacks up against well-known institutions from Exeter to St. Paul's.
   

3. High schools: Salvetti leads Sunapee girls to victory (unionleader.com) — Bedford High boys soccer edged Windham 1-0 in overtime, highlighting a busy day for New Hampshire high school sports. Local readers can also catch up on Sunapee's girls soccer win, Hopkinton's big boys soccer performance, field hockey results, and a multi-team golf match at Claremont Country Club.
   

4. NH patents through August 30 (concordmonitor.com) — Several New Hampshire companies and inventors, including a few based in Bedford, earned new U.S. patents ranging from firearm components and electronics to medical devices and software systems. Bedford residents are among named inventors on technologies for current sensors, power tracking for soldiers, encryption systems, and hardware design, underscoring the town's role in the state's innovation economy.
   

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  • Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Bedford. Apply here.
  • TD Bank, N.A. posted a job opening for Store Supervisor - Bedford, NH (South River Road) in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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