Bedford Bulletin : Bedford

Jr. ’Dogs fall short

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:59:00 GMT

The unbeaten Amherst Patriots found themselves trailing for the first time in two years before scoring the winning touchdown with just a minute to go, handing the Bedford Jr. Bulldogs Pee Wee Silver team a heartbreaking 13-12 setback in the state final....(read more)

Trinity, including handful of Bedford players, wins state crown

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:55:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY It wasn’t difficult for Trinity High School head football coach Gary Leonard to forgive his star wing back. After all, Connor Lyons did score three touchdowns, notch three two-point conversions and kick a 41-yard field goal to lead...(read more)

N.H. shelters combine to better serve animals

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:49:00 GMT

The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire and the Conway Area Humane Society announced their formal affiliation effective Nov. 11. The combined talents of each organization will strengthen the programs and services offered to more than 70 communities...(read more)

Communities gear up to help those in need

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT

BY SUZANNE D’AMATO To those of us who live in the Granite State, it’s no surprise that small-town folks have big hearts. With the holiday season almost here, the familiar requests for monetary donations and drives for items of all kinds are...(read more)

Women’s Club collects items for soldiers

Bedford Editor — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:41:00 GMT

BY DARRELL HALEN Some American soldiers will be receiving snacks, batteries, hygiene products and other needed goods – thanks to the generosity of the Bedford Women’s Club. Each month, the club chooses a charity or service organization to...(read more)

Bedford’s Lyons leads Trinity back to state championship

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:39:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Connor Lyons earned a much-deserved rest. The Trinity High School gridiron star and Bedford resident found the end zone four times in the first half of a Division V semifinal-round game before taking the second half off during his team’s...(read more)

After beating Cavaliers twice in regular season, Bulldogs ousted in semifinals, 1-0

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:36:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY For Bedford High School girls soccer, it was an all-too-familiar scene. Same opponent, same score and same hollow feeling as the final whistle blew. For a second consecutive season the Bulldogs were eliminated by Hollis- Brookline, 1-0,...(read more)

Bedford High School, despite injury, teams up to defend spirit title

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:34:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Bedford High School’s spirit team lost the services of an athlete in the middle of its Class I state routine. The Bulldogs didn’t miss a beat. After junior Alyssa Cloutier injured her knee during the squad’s performance...(read more)

Bedford man charged with shoplifting

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:32:00 GMT

Bedford police officers responded to a call about a male shoplifter just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Hannaford’s Supermarket in Colby Court, Bedford. Hannaford reported the subject fled the area when he was confronted by the store’s...(read more)

Hundred Club helps families of the fallen

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:29:00 GMT

BY DERRICK PERKINS For men and women like Manchester Fire Chief James Burkush, the Hundred Club of New Hampshire is a safety net. Should they fall in the line of duty, the club is there to catch loved ones left behind. “It’s a comforting thought,”...(read more)

Bedford High School sets stage for ‘Oklahoma!’

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:17:00 GMT

BY HOLLY DAVIS The stage at Bedford High School will soon be transformed to the Oklahoma territory of the early 1900s when the school’s Theatre Club presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” Performances are set for Nov. 19...(read more)

Camp Allen sets sights on summer opening for new cabin

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:12:00 GMT

BY DARRELL HALEN Thanks to $25,000 worth of donated materials, along with help from some contractors, a new cabin will be built at Camp Allen, the summer residential and day camp on Sandy Pond enjoyed by children and adults with developmental and physical...(read more)

Police catch student stalker

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:10:00 GMT

BY HOLLY DAVIS Bedford detectives arrested Dennis Buchenauer, 51, of Manchester, in connection with a complaint made by a 16- year-old female Bedford High School Student last week. Police received the report just before 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. The student...(read more)

Nutter leads state champs by keeping talent in mind

Bedford Editor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:29:00 GMT

Athlete of the Month Sponsored by Indian Head Athletics BY MATT SCHOOLEY Jake Nutter was about five feet tall and not much more than 100 pounds at the time, but his mental makeup was already developing. At the time, the summer before his freshman year...(read more)

Talented Bedford High School boys dominate MV but lose in first round

Bedford Editor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:26:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Putting shots on net wasn’t the problem for the Bedford boys soccer team during the preliminary round of the Class I playoffs. While the ninth-seeded Bulldogs controlled play against No. 8 Merrimack Valley, the locals were knocked...(read more)