🌱 Best Bedford Wine Bars + Hit-And-Run Arrest + Road Delays + July 4

Hello, Bedford! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Bedford Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and less humid today. High: 80 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. If you are curious about the Best Wine Bars in Bedford, Yelp reviewers had a few favorites. The Copper Door was at the top of the list with 664 Yelp reviews! Corks Wine Bar at the Bedford Village Inn was mentioned but didn't have Yelp reviews yet. Google has an impressive list of the best Bedford wine bars. Two at the top list were Corks at the Bedford Village Inn and Vine 32 Wine + Graze Bar. Other Bedford top spots for wine were: The Lobby Bar at the Grand Hotel at the Bedford Village Inn, The Copper Door, Carrabba's Italian Grill, River Road Tavern, and the 1750 Taphouse. (Yelp)
2. If you're driving on New Boston Road or Polly Peabody Road Tuesday, be aware of construction at the intersection that may slow or stop traffic. The Town of Bedford announced road construction at the intersection of New Boston and Peabody roads on Tuesday, June 28, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Town of Bedford website said, "Expect delays, lane closures and/or alternating one-way traffic through work zone" and you may want to seek alternate routes. (Town of Bedford)
3. Police arrested a Bedford woman in connection with a hit-and-run crash involving a Derry police officer on May 28. The officer was conducting a traffic stop on South Main Street when a vehicle hit her cruiser, and then hit and injured the officer who was standing on the side of the road. Derry Police responded to the scene and found evidence that led to a search for a white 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. Investigators arrested Nicolle Medina, 41, of Bedford, who drives an SUV of that color, make and model. (Bedford Patch)
4. Where will you find 4th of July fireworks in New Hampshire? WMUR has a list of communities having fireworks for the 4th of July by community name, place, and time. Some places, like Manchester, have a rain date! You can find out more here: (WMUR)

Where in Bedford?

Location: Eastern Bank in Bedford. 1 Atwood Drive.

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From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Troop 61289 of Georgia, Vermont, organized a community Touch-a-Truck event at their local school and held a late booth sale as well in May." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• The Canvas Road Show: "The next birthday party we had Ava and her best girlfriends in studio. This was a more difficult painting, but these girls all did so good! 🎉" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Bedford N.H. Public Library: "New in the Children's Room!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Bedford Athletic Club: "We're excited to offer the 2022 Bedford AC Fall Recreation soccer program! Players from PreK through Grade 8 are welcome to play. If you haven't already registered, do not delay. Space is limited, so sign up today!" (Bedford Athletic Club 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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