🌱 Breweries, Wine & Cocktails + Sand Sculpture Wins + Senators Agree

Good morning, everyone. It's Wednesday in Bedford and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening in our community today. Because community news matters! Let's go...

First, today's weather:

More clouds than sun today. High: 69 Low: 58.

Shoutout to the awesome local businesses who keep this newsletter running:

• Attention Bedford pet owners! Did you know that Bedford has a new pet store with a great selection of high-quality pet foods and supplies, a full-service grooming salon, a self-serve pet wash, pet boarding and even a doggie bakery!?! Friendly Pets on Colby Ct. is locally owned and family operated — and their passion is your pet. Drop in with your furry friend today, or learn more here.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. At Dartmouth College on Friday, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Sen. Robert Portman (R-Ohio) agreed that international stability "hinges on Ukraine’s ability to decide its own path forward." Portman is a 1978 graduate of Dartmouth College. "Freedom loving countries all over the world are stepping up... If not us, who?” he asked. You can read more about this story here: (Subscription/The Union Leader)
2. Several popular Bedford, New Hampshire, restaurants and wine bars made the list of the Best of NH 2022 Breweries, Wine, Spirits, Cocktails & Bars. For the best "Wine Discover Bar," the editor's top pick was Bedford's Vine 32 Wine + Graze Bar. They offer "32 rotating selections of wine in as little as 1-ounce pours," so you can try a sample without buying a glass or bottle. The Bedford's Reader's Choice Awards for "Cocktails" went to The Copper Door in Bedford and Salem, and The Bedford Village Inn was named "Restaurant With Best Wine List." You can read more about this story here: (New Hampshire Magazine)
3. A winner was announced for the popular New Hampshire's Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting contest held Thursday, June 16 to Saturday, June 18 at Hampton Beach. The first place and People’s Choice award went to Mélineige Beauregard’s “I am Life,” Captain Cook, Hawaii. The beautiful sand sculpture featured the profile of a woman with flowers in her flowing hair. Contestants received applause and admiration for their sculpting ability and competed for $7,000 in prize money. (New Bedford Guide)

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Today in Bedford:

• Compost Anywhere: Urban and Suburban Options for Reducing Landfill Waste. (11 a.m.)
• Adventure and Camping Workshop. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Animal Rescue League of NH: "We are so grateful to our friends at Copper Dog Whisky for their continued Business Partnership at the Top Dog level. Their generosity is making a life-changing difference for so many animals!" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "It is important to take a moment and remember all of those who, through determination and commitment, were able to change the world for the better." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Bedford N.H. Public Library: "Come in and make a turtle pet! This week in the Craft Castle in the Children's Room." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Bedford Swim Team Barracudas: "Quick, get your order in for Team Apparel!" (Bedford Swim Team Barracudas via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a freelance writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter.

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