🌱 Powered By Women Showcase + Promotion + 5K + Pumpkin Regatta

Hello, Bedford! Paula Constance with the latest Bedford Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy with a few showers. High: 77 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. A shout-out to Sharron McCarthy for helping women and girls succeed. McCarthy was featured on this week's NH Business Review 'Down to Business' podcast, episode 84. She spoke with NH Business Review Editor Jeff Feingold about the upcoming Powered By Women conference at the Manchester Country Club in Bedford, an annual event showcasing the stories of successful women leaders to help empower other women to succeed in the Granite State. McCarthy is the CEO of Girls Inc., a panelist at the conference, and the former president/publisher of McLean Communications that launched New Hampshire Magazine and NH Home Magazine. She was also the publisher of NH Business Review and Parenting NH. This week's podcast episode was sponsored by TFMoran, a leading land planning and engineering firm with offices in Bedford and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. You can listen to the podcast here: (New Hampshire Business Review)
2. Congratulations to Patricia Ruhland who was promoted to assistant vice president by Merchants Insurance Group. According to the company, Ruhland started as an accounting operations manager in 2011, and was promoted to assistant controller in 2012, and then controller in 2020, before this promotion. Merchants Insurance Group offers commercial and personal insurance through more than 1,000 independent insurance agents. The company's corporate headquarters and regional operations are located in Buffalo, New York, with offices in other locations, including Bedford. (Insurance Journal)
3. Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out what's happening in our "Happening Today" and "Events" section in this newsletter, like the Howl-O-Ween 5k to benefit the good work done by the Animal Rescue League in Bedford. Other events happening around New Hampshire this weekend include everything from a Pumpkin Regatta to a Ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad through colorful foliage. Find out more in NHPR's "10 things to do in N.H. this weekend" here: (NHPR)

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Today in Bedford:

• HOWL-O-WEEN 5K — Animal Rescue League of NH. (10 a.m.)
• Howl-O-Ween 5k to Benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH. (10 a.m.)
• Pick-Your-Project. (6:30 a.m.)
• Spamalot: School Edition by Majestic Theatre Teens. (7 p.m.)

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Bedford Patch Notebook

• LaBelle Winery (Amherst): Oct. 20, Cooking with wine, beer recipes. (LaBelle Winery)
• Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club: Congratulations to Boys Golf on their State Championship win! (Facebook)
• Bedford Athletic Club: Scout Troop 6 was selling refreshments at Swenson Field during the morning of Saturday, Oct. 2. We're told they'll be back on Saturday, Oct. 23. (Facebook)

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Events:

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— Paula Constance

About me: I am a freelance writer, author, and media producer. I am committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Bedford Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at paula.constance.patch@gmail.com.