🌱 Cider Stand Helps Pets + Three Arrested In Land Rover Conspiracy

Hi, all. It's me, Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Daily. Here are all the things happening in Bedford today, including...

• Apple cider stand helps animals.
• Three men allegedly use stolen identity to buy Land Rovers.
• Fatal motorcycle crash off Exit 13.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 64 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. A shout-out to Will and Luke, who set up an apple cider stand over the weekend to raise money to help animals in need. They raised "an amazing $230," the Animal Rescue League announced in a recent social media post. Way to go! (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
2. Three men were charged with alleged conspiracy to illegally buy Land Rover SUVs—each valued at more than $100K. Three Rhode Island men were arrested for allegedly trying to buy new Land Rovers in Warwick, RI, and Bedford, NH, using a stolen identity to obtain more than $100,000 each in online dealer financing. When a dealership employee determined "that a driver’s license may have been altered," Adalberto Mauricio Romero, 25, of Providence, RI, was arrested by Bedford Police when he showed up at the local dealership to pick up the SUV. (Town of Bedford)
3. On Thursday, police arrived at a fatal crash in Bedford off the Exit 13 southbound ramp of the Everett Turnpike. Craig Faulkner, 57, of Merrimack, was killed in the single motorcycle crash. State police are investigating the crash, and said "there were no other vehicles involved." (WMUR Manchester)

From my notebook:

• The Girl Expo is coming soon. "17 more days until Girl Expo 2022! Today, we are highlighting the Girl Scout Uniform Fashion Show which will be taking place on the main stage at 12:30 p.m the day of the event! Junior - Ambassador models are still needed." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• No knitting experience needed: "Do YOU want to learn how to make your own Cozy Knit Blanket? 🧶 We have 3 events on our calendar right now! No knitting experience, only need your hands!" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• October coding fun: "Brownies, are you ready to get coding📡? Join Labspace Robotics on Oct. 13 to explore coding with fun, virtual programs! Registration ends Oct. 6." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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