🌱 Bedford Area Murder Verdict + Help Spring Seed Library + Hockey Win

Good morning, friends! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Patch newsletter. In this edition, find out everything you need to know that's happening in Bedford today, including these stories and more:

• Bedford area love triangle ends with murder sentence.
• Players selected for NH Legions of Hockey All Star team.
• Help package seeds for the Seed Library.

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Cloudy with showers around. High: 57 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Anderson Pereira was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for killing Zak Charabaty, 52, of Manchester, who lived near the Bedford town line. Charabaty "went missing on March 13, 2020, but his wife never reported him missing." Investigators discovered that Charabaty's wife, Flavia Deoliveira, an illegal immigrant from Brazil, was romantically involved with Pereira and reconnected with him before the murder. At one point, Pereira got lost looking for Charabaty's house and ended up in the parking lot at Market Basket in Bedford. (Patch)
2. A shoutout to Bedford seniors Maddox Muir, Brendan Thornton and Evan Johnston, "who were selected for the NH Legions of Hockey All Star team." The three Bedford senior hockey players were on team Red and won against team White 4-3. "Brendan had a goal and Evan closed it out in the 3rd period." (Bedford Hockey via Facebook)
3. Spring is finally here, and the Bedford Library is preparing seeds donated to the Seed Library for gardening season. Stop by the library to lend a hand and join other gardeners to help package donated seeds. The library will have a seed-packing event on Friday, March 24, from 10:30-12:30 p.m., and on Wednesday, March 29, 1-3 p.m. Learn more and sign up here: (Bedford Public Library via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

• Paying for College 101 -Theater - Bedford High School (6:30 PM)
• Pick Your Project Workshop (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Kids Heart Challenge: "We are so close to reaching our goal of having all students in our class registered for Kids Heart Challenge. There’s still time to register and earn a free wristband! If you’ve already registered, great job! The next step is to complete..." (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• What's on BCTV? See upcoming live town meetings, and this week's agenda, on BCTV channel 22 and online here: (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
• Have you visited the Farm Stand at Educational Farm at Joppa Hill? It's open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Friday-Sunday (but is closed on Monday and Thursday). Even if the farm stand is closed, the farm is open! See the farm stand hours (and a very cute animated chicken) here: (EFJH)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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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