🌱 Cruiser Rear-Ended In Breakdown Lane + Bedford Excels In Math

Good morning, friends. I'm back in your inbox with the most important things happening in Bedford today. In this issue, you'll find out about these stories and more:

• Cruiser rear-ended by car that lost control at Londonderry exit.
• Bedford students shine in math as New Hampshire outpaces national learning speed.
• Volunteers needed to care for farm animals at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill.

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First, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly cloudy during the morning, sunny during the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, clear overnight. High: 64 Low: 45.
• Friday: Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, clear overnight. High: 60 Low: 42.
• Saturday: Sunny in the morning, overcast during the afternoon, clear overnight. High: 59 Low: 42.

Bedford in the news:

1. Commuter traffic heading to Bedford on Route 93 North was tied up on Wednesday at 4 p.m. after a state police cruiser was rear-ended in the breakdown at a construction detail. A car traveling north lost control and crashed into the cruiser by the Exit 4A Londonderry exit, police said. The driver and state trooper in the parked cruiser were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. They are expected to make full recoveries. See the dramatic impact here: (WMUR)
2. Bedford students excel in math! This is the encouraging finding of a new assessment showing that New Hampshire students are outpacing the national average. The increase over 2019 happened during the pandemic in 2019 bucking the national trend, state education officials said. This all adds up to praise for New Hampshire students and educators! (WMUR)
3. Volunteers are needed to help care for appreciative farm animals at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill for a 1.5 -2-hour shift Friday night, between 4- 6 p.m. and a Sunday morning shift for the same amount of time that starts between 6-7:30 a.m. Volunteers will provide love and care for farm animals, like feeding and providing water for thankful farm animals. You may be bringing in Suzie, the pony, and Bessie, the donkey at night, or bring them out in the morning. Kids are welcome but must be with an adult age 18+ who oversees their work. "Ready to get started?" Find out more here: (The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill)

Featured on Patch:

• "Granite State Season Closer" Car Show & Trunk or Treat at Brookvale Pines Farm at 154 Martin Road, Fremont. (Oct. 14, 10:00 am)
• 3rd Annual Rail Trail Walk for Homeless Kids at Stevens Rail Trail - north gate: 1-99 Old Warner Lane, Warner. (Oct. 15, 10:00 am)
• FREE Tire Installation at BJ's - You Can't Beat This Offer! at All BJ's Tire Centers. Find the location closest to you. (Oct. 15, 4:00 pm)
• Dartmouth Oct. 16 Nursing In-Person Hiring Event (Lebanon) at 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon. (Oct. 16, 2:00 pm)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff and Great Perks Every Week. (Oct. 17, 8:30 am)
• Oct. 21 & 22 ~ Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show at The Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Road, Milford. (Oct. 21, 10:00 am)
• 'Get your Halloween on' at the Howl-O-Ween 5K run/walk to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH at Delta Dental Stadium, 1 Line Drive, Manchester. (Oct. 21, 10:00 am)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford at Bedford. (Oct. 31, 9:00 pm)
• Want to see your own event here? Promote it now

Thursday, Oct. 12

• Closings 101 at Monarch Title Services, LLC (11:30 am)

Friday, Oct. 13

• Freitag Stammtisch in Bedford at Pressed Cafe (6:00 pm)
• Loreena McKennitt at Capitol Center for the Arts (7:30 pm)

Saturday, Oct. 14

• Fall Festival at FrizzHome Gardens (10:00 am)
• Family Pick Your Project — Woodshop at The Canvas Roadshow (2:00 pm)
• 3D Door Hangers and Season Projects at The Canvas Roadshow (6:30 pm)

Sunday, Oct. 15

• Open Studio / Walk — In at The Canvas Roadshow (12:00 pm)
• Pick Your Project — Woodshop at The Canvas Roadshow (5:30 pm)
• Ouija Macc / Darby O’trill at Jewel Music Venue (6:00 pm)

Bedford chatter:

Here's what your neighbors and local leaders are talking about.

• Another success story: "Another Bedford Bunch success story! Adoption Happy Tail from Iris: 'It is a perfect match. She is a darling and I love her to bits. She is also good with Angel and they both know their boundaries. She sleeps by my bed.'" (Facebook)
• South Burlington grand opening: "🛒We're excited to announce the grand opening of our South Burlington, Vermont, retail location! Opening on Friday, Oct. 13 in the University Mall, you can now get all things Girl Scout." (Facebook)
• Game Club for Adults: All adults are welcome for playing board games and/or card games twice a month. The next meeting will be on Thursday, Oct 12, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. This club is sponsored by the Friends of the Bedford Library. (Patch.com)

Now you're in the loop for today. 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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