Bedford Bulletin

Bedford’s strong tourney run stopped in District 1 title game

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:04:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR The 2008 Fresno State baseball team is no secret to those who follow college athletics or who watch SportsCenter on a daily basis. The Bulldogs, who entered the NCAA tournament with a 33-27 regular-season record and had to win their...(read more)

Bedford 10 and 11s edged by Goffstown for title

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:58:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR As it turned out, the difference between these two teams was next to nothing. The Bedford 10- and 11- year-old Little League all-star team, undefeated prior to a 14- 2 setback against Goffstown on Saturday, July 19, met the same...(read more)

Summer school fees could mean profit for district

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:54:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Summer school is normally not a big budget item. But the high number of students in the program this year – the first one ever in Bedford – is drawing some attention to its costs. The enrollment, which is greater than average...(read more)

Softball tourney goes to bat for Crispin’s House

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:52:00 GMT

Crispin’s House Inc., a nonprofit program for at-risk youths, hosts its annual one-pitch softball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Goffstown Junior Baseball Villa Augustina Fields, starting at 9 a.m. Al Baines, president of Crispin’s...(read more)

Councilors vote to buy themselves new laptops

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:47:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Sometimes, the small things count for a lot. The Town Council learned that lesson the hard way recently when its decision to buy a laptop for each of the seven members and redecorate their meeting room provoked charges of frivolous spending...(read more)

Bedford beats Goffstown, which needs a win for a rematch

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:31:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Bedford may have knocked off Goffstown with a 6-3 victory, but the head coaches for both teams had a feeling they may be seeing each other again soon. Although Bedford won the winners bracket final in the 10- and 11-year-old state Little...(read more)

Bedford rolls past rested Salem National

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:27:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR When Bedford took the diamond in the losers bracket quarterfinals on Monday, July 14, the team in the opposite dugout, Salem National, held the advantage of a week’s worth of rest. Yet Bedford remained game-tested by winning...(read more)

Golfers, firefighters aim for on hole-in-one at benefit

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:22:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Bedford firefighters are hoping to sell out their annual golf tournament for a second consecutive year, as residents will be given the chance to tee up at Manchester Country Club for a good cause. Last year marked the first time the Bedford...(read more)

Bedford woman learns veterinarian care in Mexico

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:14:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL When Kaitlyn Stone was looking for something to do this summer, spending a week in Mexico at a pet clinic was probably the last thing to cross her mind. But after helping spay and neuter almost 200 pets and learning about issues...(read more)

Schools to start new security measures

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:10:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Bedford schools will be safer and parents will be more informed about security, starting this fall. Over the summer, the district will install a perimeter security system in its three elementary schools and intermediate school at a cost...(read more)

New regulations force fifth of Bedford High students to get remedial help

Bedford Editor — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:04:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Summer school once was for students who had flunked out of their classes or, in some cases, for a few go-getters who wanted to take an elective. But at Bedford High, the program is also for students who had passing grades but nonetheless...(read more)

Sisters share love of sport and rivalry – despite differing styles

Bedford Editor — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:47:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Samantha Jean doesn’t like to lose, especially to her sister, Kirsten. The feeling is mutual, said the younger sibling. Though each was the top tennis player for their respective high school this season, they never met in...(read more)

Local woman tries out for TV dating show at Fenway

Bedford Editor — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:37:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Lea Bishop was recently presented with an appealing opportunity. The Bedford resident and recent University of Connecticut graduate tried out for the New England Sports Network (NESN) reality show “Sox Appeal,” a sports-based...(read more)

Bank goes to planners

Bedford Editor — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:32:00 GMT

BY JENN McDOWELL The Bedford Planning Board will take up the final approval of proposed bank for the intersection of Nashua Road and Route 101. Route 101/Nashua Road Realty has appeared before the board several times with its plan to build a bank and...(read more)

C.R. Sparks makes way for Lexus dealer as developers eye Bedford Mall

Bedford Editor — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:22:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The land and building that have housed the landmark C.R. Sparks restaurant and event center have been sold to Group 1 Automotive Inc., a Fortune 500 car retailer based in Houston, Texas. The deal is the latest move in a high-priced game...(read more)