Though the 12-kilometer event at the 35th annual Bedford Rotary Memorial Road Race was dominated by out-of- staters, the 5-kilometer run was peppered with local talent. In fact, four of the top 10 and 10 of the top 25 5K runners on Saturday, May 16, were Bedford residents. Bedford’s Jason Porter, 39, easily won the 5K in 16 minutes, 44 ...

By MATT SCHOOLEY It may not be the Olympics, but for runners taking part in the Bedford Rotary Club’s road races, it sure does feel like it. Runners in the Saturday, May 16, 12K and 5K runs will conclude their trek by entering the track that is surrounded by the stadium-style seating at the Bedford High School football field with a run ...

The 35th running of the Bedford Rotary Memorial Road Races is set for Saturday, May 16, with a USATF New England Championship 12K race at 9 a.m. and the 5K race at 11 a.m. For the sixth time, the 12K race is a USATF championship race, one of seven for the year. Prize money will be awarded to top individuals and USATF teams. The family-oriented ...

BY SUSAN CLARKWhen Erin Huot joined the Bedford Rotary Club in March, she was looking for a way to help others and be more active in her community. “I heard so many good things about the Rotary in town and I wanted to get involved and find a focus in life. The Rotary gave me that opportunity,” Huot said. The Bedford native may just ...

BY STEPHEN BEALETo call it a health fair might be something of an understatement. After its two annual road races on Saturday, May 17, the Rotary Club held an event in the Bedford High School gymnasium that was part health education, part entertainment. “We decided to try it because we have a lot of people here from the two road ...

BY RYAN O’CONNORAn annual tradition, the Bedford Rotary Memorial Road Races return for its 34th year. And on Saturday, May 17, yet another facet is added to the already popular event. Brian Moyer, who has co-directed the races the last 12 years, said this year welcomes the first Bedford NH Health Fair. “It’s made to go ...

BY SUSAN CLARKThis year’s Bedford Rotary Memorial Road Races will have something for everyone – whether you’re cheering runners on from the sidelines or visiting the many displays at the new health fair. In addition to the 34th annual Memorial Road Races on Saturday, May 17, the Bedford Rotary Club will host a health and ...

BY CHRIS QUARTARONE For Alan Goedecke of Bedford, traveling to Honduras and helping the people in the town of Danli was one of the most gratifying things he has done in his life. During the last week of September, Goedecke traveled to Honduras with doctors, nurses and construction workers to help Hondurans in need. Thirty-two members of the ...