🌱 Caleb Richmond On 'Jeopardy' + Schools To Teach Mental Health?

Hi there, Bedford! It's Paula Constance back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening in Bedford today, including these stories...

• Mental health is on the table for two proposed state laws.
• Calling all Bedford candidates! Let us know why you're running.
• Caleb Richmond from Bedford will be on "Jeopardy!"

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Tune in to "Jeopardy!" and cheer on Caleb Richmond from Bedford on Thursday, March 2! Caleb is competing in the "Jeopardy!" High School Reunion Tournament with Mayim Bialik hosting. The sophomore at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. will be playing in the tournament which runs from Monday, Feb. 20 through March 9. The winner will walk away with a $100,000 grand prize. (TV Insider)
2. If you're running for office in Bedford in 2023, let our readers know! Bedford readers would love to know why you're running, and "Bedford NH Patch is offering free online candidate profiles." Find out more here: (Bedford Patch)
3. Helping students cope with mental health issues is "taking center stage" with New Hampshire lawmakers. House bill (HB 332) would allow a mental health day from school for students who need to take one. Dozens of states "have similar laws." Another bill, (HB 505), would require "comprehensive mental health" to be taught in public schools. Ann Marie Banfield of Bedford said the discussion "belongs before the state Board of Education, not the Legislature," adding, "Teachers are not mental health experts, yet here we are again putting this on their shoulders." (Yahoo News)

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From my notebook:

• Paramedic competencies: "Bedford Fire Department completed Paramedic Competencies last week with help from the Elliot Hospital, New England EMS Institute, and Elliot Trauma Services. Our paramedics participated in advanced skills training and demonstrated profic..." (Bedford Fire Department, NH via Facebook)
• State champions: "Congratulations to the BHS Gymnastics Team for placing 6th overall at the state meet this past weekend! In other sport news, both the Boys and Girls Swim Teams defended their state championships winning Division 1 on Saturday at UNH! Als..." (Bedford School District via Facebook)
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