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Greetings Bedford! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators know so far about the body found in Bedford
  • How new lighting will change nights at Bedford's Legacy Park
  • Which fall events near Bedford are worth adding to your calendar?

Also on today's calendar: US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Body found in Merrimack River in Bedford, NH, state police say (newenglandnewspress.com) — A body was discovered Saturday afternoon in the Merrimack River near Hawthorne Road in Bedford, prompting a state police death investigation. Authorities say the death does not appear suspicious and there is no known threat to the public, but they are asking anyone with information to contact Marine Patrol as they await autopsy results.
   

• Basketball, tennis courts at Bedford's Legacy Park to get new lighting (unionleader.com) — Bedford residents can expect brighter evenings at Earl G. Legacy Park as the town moves ahead with a $147,440 project to add and upgrade LED lighting on the tennis and basketball courts. Funded largely by recreation impact and capital improvement fees, the work also includes a new trail to Riddle Brook Elementary, expanding pickleball and court access into darker months.
   

• Flashback Film Fest Revolutionary War Portrayals Knitting: Bedford Week Ahead Events (patch.com) — If you're planning the week ahead in Bedford, several Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Shop dates are coming up in town, alongside concerts, fairs, and fundraisers across nearby communities. This statewide roundup highlights free and low-cost events from Nashua to Merrimack, Salem, and beyond, giving Bedford residents plenty of options for day trips and local outings through the fall.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If anyone needs any type of pest control, I highly recommend https://nh-pest.com/pest-control-services/rodent-control/. Tom called back right away, and came out within 2 hours, and on a Saturday!
    He is an awesome guy and very knowledgeable. Plus he was hundreds cheaper compared to a couple others companies I called. Got rid of a yellow jacket… (Nextdoor Ridgewood)
  • Southern New Hampshire University posted a job opening for Student - Residence Life Sustainability Liaison Student Eco Rep in Manchester. Apply here.
  • Adams and Associates, Inc. posted a job opening for Drivers Education Instructor (59657) in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

  • Temple Adath Yeshurun blends tradition, change as High Holidays begin (laconiadailysun.com)
  • Warmington says housing in NH is 'most critical issue' (wmur.com)
  • Manchester declares an end to veteran homelessness after housing 136 veterans (wmur.com)

Goffstown

  • Every badge, every challenge: Manchester teen makes NH scouting history (unionleader.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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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