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Make time for Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! on the Bedford Patch calendar

Hey there, Bedford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Bedford artists took home top honors on Bedford Day.
- Which Bedford project do you want us to dig into next?
- Need another Bedford Guide for your household or a neighbor?
Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Downpours; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 60 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Remaining cool with rain, temps: high: 60, low: 51.
- Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Bedford Arts and Crafts Society Announces Regional Art Show Awards (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford artists and neighbors packed Town Center on Bedford Day for the Bedford Arts and Crafts Society's Regional Art Show and Sale, which drew 53 entries. Local educator Sean Hagan selected winners across multiple categories, with Kathy Deflice-Secor's piece "Triton" earning Best in Show and several Bedford-connected artists recognized for standout 2D, 3D, and original works.
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2. What's Bedford Thinking? – What Story from September Would You Like to Learn More About? (thebedfordcitizen.org) — Bedford residents are being asked which local issue deserves deeper coverage next, from the stop-work order at 277 The Great Road and a new Carlisle Road housing project to Town Hall entrance construction, Hemlock Lane/Route 62 intersection changes, and the Clear the List school support effort. Your vote will help shape upcoming reporting on these Bedford-specific projects and programs.
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3. Enjoying The Bedford Guide? Need Another Copy? (thebedfordcitizen.org) — If you've already worn out your copy of the new Bedford Guide, you can still pick up additional copies around town. The brief notice also reminds you to mark The Bedford Citizen as a preferred local news source on Google so Bedford-focused updates stay easy to find.
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4. Missing Massachusetts Man's Body Recovered from the Water In York (z1073.com) — An 84-year-old Bedford resident, Chester Benjamin Wiggins, was found deceased Friday afternoon in the waters off York, Maine, after going missing while boating near Cape Neddick. Authorities say his overturned boat was discovered Wednesday, prompting a multi-day land and sea search involving the Coast Guard, Maine Marine Patrol, and York first responders. An autopsy will determine his cause of death.
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5. Hepworth's scoring streak keeps Patriots boys soccer team undefeated (concordbridge.org) — Concord-Carlisle's boys soccer team stayed unbeaten with a strong week that included a 2–0 win over Bedford on September 14, where the Patriots scored in each half. Earlier, they edged Lincoln-Sudbury and drew Cambridge Rindge & Latin behind standout goalkeeping and gritty defense. Bedford fans can see how their team stacked up and which CCHS players made the difference.
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📸 Around Bedford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bedford
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★ Featured events ★
- Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
American Legion Post 221, 357 Great Rd, Bedford
7:00 pm - Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
10:00 am
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Union Station Card Show →
Union Station Worcester, 2 Washington Sq, Worcester
10:00 am - Toddler Storytime →
BFPL, 7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD
10:30 am - Spellbound Stories: A Child & Caregiver Book Club →
BFPL, 7 Mudge Way, BEDFORD
4:00 pm - Annual Pepperell Open Farm Day →
Participating Farms in Pepperell, Pepperell
11:00 am - Organ Gala Concert →
First Parish In Bedford, 75 Great Rd, Bedford
3:00 pm - Task Force Saturdays →
One Beacon Street, 1 Beacon St, Boston
9:00 am - Mediumship →
Bedford Council On Aging, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford
9:00 am - It's a Bloch Party! Grand Opening →
Bloch Performing Arts Inc., 271 Lincoln St, Lexington
11:00 am - Beer Garden at the Wright Tavern →
2 Lexington Road, Concord MA
11:00 am - Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Massachusetts Branch 6th Anniversary Concert →
Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
📣 Bedford Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- MCC Hires New Coordinator of Athletics & Student Engagement —Middlesex Community College Read on Patch
- US Government Jobs posted a job opening for VCS Lead Operations Clerk- Bedford MA in Bedford. Apply here.
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Electromechanical Assembler 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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