🌱 Bedford Off Ramp Closed + Food Truck Festival + Tall Ships

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant today. High: 81 Low: 58.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Bedford:

1. Bedford drivers! The northbound ramp to I-293 north in Bedford will be closed on Sunday night, August 14. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation announced that the northbound exit that goes to I-293 south/Route 101 east will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting, for drainage work. The construction is part of road-widening on the Everett turnpike in Bedford. A.J. Coleman & Son of Conway, New Hampshire, is the general contractor for the project. Work on the expanded Everett Turnpike is expected to be completed by the summer of 2024. (Manchester Ink Link)
2. Enjoy the summer weather with friends and family in the Bedford area this weekend. Attend a BBQ and Food Truck Festival, the Theatre, and discover your inner artist! The Canvass Road show of Bedford is offering a Flower Painting workshop on Friday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Also on Friday, Nunsense The Musical is playing at The Majestic Theatre, with the show starting at 7 p.m. If you want to sample different kinds of food, check out the Great New England BBQ & Food Truck Festival on Sat., Aug. 13. at 10 a.m. in Milford. it's a festival of food, music, drinks — and more than 50 vendors. You can find out more here: (Patch)
   
3. Tall Ships sailed into Portsmouth harbor on Thursday! Sailors and enthusiasts alike can step back into time and visit the tall sailing ships that used the power of wind and currents to silently navigate the world's great oceans. The tall ships are visiting Portsmouth from August 12-14. You can find out more about tickets and other events on their website. (Sail Portsmouth.org)

Today in Bedford:

• Flower Painting. (6:30 p.m.)
• Nunsense The Musical at The Majestic Theatre. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Bedford N.H. Public Library: "Interested in checking out a graphic novel? Lindsey recommends FanGirl by Rainbow Rowell, Sam Maggs, and Gabi Nam." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Spark new friendships, celebrate epic achievements, and explore with your Girl Scout besties from around the country." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)

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Events:

• Great New England BBQ & Food Truck Festival. (August 13)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Paula Constance

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