🌱Alert Teen Speeds Off + Driver Hits Cruiser + Shelter In Urgent Need

Hello, Bedford! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything that's happening in Bedford today, including these local stories:

• Teen calls 9-1-1 after being pulled over by SUV they believe "was not a police officer."
• Driver allegedly falls asleep, crosses lanes and hits police cruiser.
• With 80 new animals, the Animal Rescue League of NH is in urgent need of adoptive families and donations.
• Things to do in Bedford this week?

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But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 77 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Police are investigating after a teen was pulled over by an unmarked black SUV the teen said they believed was not a police officer. The teen reported an SUV followed them Tuesday night "from Route 13 through Boston, down Bog Brook, McCurdy and Bedford roads" repeatedly flashing its lights. When the teen pulled over, a person approached not wearing a uniform. The teen sped away and called 911. Londonderry police Capt. Patrick Cheetham said, "If you're unsure, always make that phone call." (WMUR Manchester)
2. A driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, crossed lanes, and hit a Bedford police cruiser at 1:20 a.m. Monday morning. The officer was parked on the side of the road operating radar on Route 101 near Covenant Way when a vehicle traveling westbound crossed all lanes and struck the cruiser head-on, officials said. The cruiser was heavily damaged and the officer was taken to the hospital after suffering minor injuries. The driver was not injured in the crash and was cited for negligent operation. (WMUR Manchester)
3. Can you help the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire? The ARLNH is facing an unexpected burgeoning population. The ARLNH, which has been supporting our community in times of need for 19 years, needs our support. In past few weeks, the ARLNH helped remove five animals from a Bedford home, 24 cats from a Merrimack home and 15 cats from a Colebrook home, while another 26 animals "found their way to our door individually in desperate need of assistance." With the unexpected arrival of 80 new animals, the shelter is in urgent need of adoptive families and donations. See some of the cute new pet residents here: (Manchester Ink Link)
4. This week in Bedford: Join the fun at the Game Club for Adults at the Bedford Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 5:15 p.m. Adults are invited to play board games and/or card games twice a month. "A variety of games are provided, but you are welcome to bring a favorite to share. No experience necessary." Also on Sept. 14, create a beautiful pumpkin painting at the Canvas Road Show at 6:30 p.m., or join the CRS on Friday, Sept. 15, to make a fall-themed 3-D Door Hanger. No experience is necessary! Find out more here: (Bedford Patch)

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Today in Bedford:

Thursday, September 14

• Game Club for Adults (5:15 PM)
• Pumpkin Painting! (6:30 PM)

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• Open house coming soon: "Our Annual Open House is just over a week away! We will have food, ice cream, demonstrations, cruiser and fire truck rides, local vendors and more! Stay the whole time or just pop in. This is a fun event for the entire family!" (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Congratulations, Tyler for reading 1,000 books: "Congrats to Tyler for reading 1,000 books before kindergarten! Way to go! Interested in our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program? Sign up here with your library card:" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and media producer. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can also find her on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter.

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