🌱 Is Bed Bath And Beyond Closing? +$42M Surplus For Winter Fuel Bills

Morning, neighbors! Paula Constance here with your fresh copy of the Bedford Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on locally.

• Is Bedford's Bed, Bath and Beyond closing?
• Moderate income families now eligible for winter fuel assistance.
• Why no one knows what will happen in November.

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Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 72 Low: 60.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bedford today:

1. Is Bed Bath and Beyond closing in Bedford? The popular home goods and household retailer announced that they will be closing 56 "lower producing locations," including stores in New Hampshire and Maine. But the Bed Bath and Beyond store in Bedford was not on the list! Other stores that will stay open include Portsmouth and Nashua. (Seacoast Current)
2. Moderate income families will qualify for fuel assistance this winter. Leaders in both parties approved a bill to spend the state's $42 million budget surplus to increase the income limit for fuel assistance, so more families this winter will be eligible. Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley, (R-Wolfeboro), said the fuel assistance program limit for a family of four was $72,000. This bill would raise the limit to $90,000 for the same family. Residents can apply for the state fuel assistance benefit through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) program. (Subscription/The Union Leader)
3. Why no one knows what will happen in November: "Will Republicans win the Senate? Can Democrats keep the House?" Most political observers say the answer this time is maybe. It's an unusual place to be compared to previous midterm cycles, when by mid-September, Republicans and Democrats usually have a sense of where things are headed. With inflation persistently high, despite low gas prices, and the President's low approval ratings earlier in the summer, many political observers were waiting for a red wave. But after the midterm elections, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said, "if Republican primary voters choose candidates that alienate the general electorate, they could lose many winnable races." You can read more about this story here: (Yahoo News)

Today in Bedford:

• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Bedford! (9 a.m.)
• Hello Witches, Wizards & Skeleton! (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "We recognized years of involvement with the organization at our Volunteer Reception at Farnsworth Weekend this past weekend!" (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Bedford Athletic Club: "We have 11 travel teams competing in the league this fall. We wish them much success at this weekend's games. bedfordac.com" (Bedford Athletic Club via Facebook)
• Animal Rescue League of N.H.: "Can you spot the Chihuahua in this post?" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• The Canvas Road Show: "This fun collaboration event is next Saturday. Only a few seats left! Who needs a date night? 🙂" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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 the fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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