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By Jillian Jorgensen Olde Towne Day brought out the crowds on a Saturday that afforded perfect weather and plenty to do. This year the funds from the event will go to the Our Promise to Nicholas Foundation, the Bedford Bobcats Special Olympics team, and Read More...
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BY JEN LORD The recent merger of Girl Scout organizations in New Hampshire and Vermont means expanded opportunities for girls in both states. The new combined group is called the Girls Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. The new Web site is www.girlscoutsgwm.org. Read More...
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BY PATRICK O’NEILL For three hours each day, Bedford Mothers’ Club School at 8:30 a.m., preschoolers learn their letters and numbers, do arts and crafts, listen to music and have a snack before parents pick them up. Longtime teacher Gwen Broder Read More...
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BY MATT SCHOOLEY With Halloween arriving, not all students will be getting tricks or treats in the classroom, as many schools have shifted away from traditional festivities. One school that has done away with Halloween festivities is Hooksett’s Read More...
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BY CAROLE KLEMENT HUXEL Bethany Chapel Community Church’s turkey suppers attract people from Bedford, Nashua and surrounding towns, just to enjoy the meal. Judging by the diners lined up out the door, this is not exactly a well-kept secret. Fresh Read More...
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BY MATT SCHOOLEY From the outside, it doesn’t look like your typical soccer practice, and in many ways it isn’t. But for a group of Bedford children, just being able to take the field is a monumental step, giving them a boost of confidence Read More...
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BY MATT SCHOOLEY Irene Bussiere often tells family members about things she may do when she gets old. Bussiere’s family wonders when that will be, as the youthful Bedford resident celebrated her 100th birthday during a Saturday, June 21, gathering Read More...
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BY PATRICK O’NEILL The ability to be caring and accepting of others are traits highly regarded, and as one Bedford pastor plans to retire, there are many in his congregation who recognize how caring and accepting a man he has been. Rev. Bob Bergquist, Read More...
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BY STEPHEN BEALE It’s all about reaching out to the community. The School Board held a retreat to gauge progress on its goals from last year and focus on the future. The message that came out of the Wednesday, May 14, meeting is clear – the Read More...
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BY PATRICK O’NEILL Residents canvassed back yards, fields and the side of the road to clean up litter at the Greenfield Farms neighborhood for their second annual Greenfield Farms Goes Green Day. Aimed toward providing a safer and cleaner neighborhood Read More...
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BY PATRICK O’NEILL Studies show that autism is the fastestgrowing developmental disability in the country, and one Bedford girl is trying to make more people aware of its devastating effects. Ryan Greenwood, a senior at West High School, will be Read More...
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BY CHRIS QUARTARONE The tension was thick as 12 fourth-graders at Peter Woodbury School took part in their annual geography bee. Zak La Roza, the winner of the geography bee, was excited to get his chance in this year’s competition and even more Read More...
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BY RYAN O’CONNOR Elizabeth White has been playing catch-up most of her young life. Now, others are trying to catch up with her. The 13-year-old Lurgio Middle School student won her first national championship in cyclocross last month, traveling Read More...
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BY CHRIS QUARTARONE Parking, lighting and wetland issues at the proposed Bedford Village Common still need to be worked out before the plan gets final approval. Bedford Village Common Committee Chairman Beverly Thomas and engineer Jeff Kevan of TFMoran Read More...
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BY KEVIN SHALVEY Eunice Smith turned 100 years old on April 27, but she said, there’s plenty of time to laugh with her friends. On Saturday, April 28, with a sparkling tiara -- topped with the word “Queen” -- and a pink feather boa, Read More...
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