🌱 Beagle 'Opal' Is Recovering + Help Solve Bedford Cold Case Murder

Hello again, everybody! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Daily. Today's issue includes these local stories and more:

• Opal, "who takes Beagle-ing very seriously," is recovering from back surgery.
• Investigators identified the woman in a cold case Bedford murder.
• Bedford firefighters assist state troopers in a Sunday night car crash.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 34 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. A break developed in the cold case of a murdered woman found 51 years ago in Bedford. Through genetic testing, investigators identified the body of 26-year-old Katherine "Kathy" Ann Alston of Boston, who was found murdered in a "wooded area at the end of Kilton Road near the Route 101 bypass on Oct. 6, 1971." She never showed up at Logan Airport when her family moved to Texas and was never reported missing. New Hampshire investigators want to bring her murderer to justice, and are asking anyone who knew Alston, a roommate, David Cormieror, or who went to Boston University, including anyone living in Dorchester, Boston and Somerville between 1963 and the fall of 1971, to contact the New Hampshire cold case unit: (WMUR)
2. The Bedford Fire Department assisted state troopers with a car crash on I-293 Sunday night. The right lane of Route 293 North was closed to traffic at 8:30 p.m. for two hours to remove a heavily damaged silver Honda Civic from the woods behind the guard rail. The driver of the car, Marvin Collins, 43, of Manchester, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, officials said. He was later charged "with driving while intoxicated and operating on a suspended license." (Bedford Patch)
3. We are happy to report that Opal, "who takes Beagle-ing very seriously," is recovering from her recent back surgery. The Animal Rescue League of N.H. said she was "a little ouchy (recovery can have some setbacks)" and is "taking it one day at a time," in a recent social media post. Opal is a sweet older beagle who was brought to the shelter in Bedford when her family was unable to care for her. She was in pain and needed expensive back surgery. Meet Opal and find out more about her story here: (The Animal Rescue League via Facebook)

Today in Bedford:

• Theater- IB Informational Night - Bedford High School (6:30 PM)
• BSB Public Hearing Snow Date - Bedford School District (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thank you, Windham Animal Hospital: "🐾 A huge thank you to Windham Animal Hospital for collecting donations for ARLNH over the holidays! We are so thankful for their support and for the generosity of their clients. Along with a cart full of pet food, toys, and other supplies." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Help Bedford police identify this person: "The Bedford Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person pictured below in connection to fraudulent use of a credit card on 12/16/2022 at Target. Please contact Officer Dupuis:" (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Bring kids to Open Paint: "Hey! There is NO SCHOOL next Monday. Need something to do with the kids? Check out our Open Paint Session. This is a self pace workshop for all ages. Come on down between 12pm-4pm and lets craft together. " (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Ladybug Award winner: "This year's winner of the New Hampshire Ladybug Award is Milk and Juice: a Recycling Romance by Meredith Crandall Brown! Thanks to all the kids who voted!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Bedford store closed Wednesday: "📆 Our Bedford Store and lobby will be closed this Wednesday January 11th, until Friday, Jan. 13, for renovations. Make sure to visit our webpage or check social media before heading to the store or office." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and producer. 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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