🌱 Congrats SNHU Grad Sam Caswell + Read 1,000 Books + Land For Sale

Good morning, Bedford! Here's what's going on today in Bedford.

First, today's weather:

A cloudy day. High: 60 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Congratulations to Sam Caswell, 25, of Bedford, who received a degree in communication from Southern New Hampshire University's Class of 2022 with approximately 4,000 graduates over several in-person ceremonies last weekend. Caswell didn't let the rare genetic condition known as Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) keep him from following his dreams. Doctors didn’t think he would live past age 10, but after 38 surgeries and having to relearn how to walk, talk and read in 2020, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree and wants to become a motivational speaker. (Subscription/ The Union Leader)
2. A shout out to Emily of Bedford who completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at The Bedford Public Library. Once your child gets going and starts reading stories, they may want to keep reading. If you are interested in signing your child up, you can find out more here: (Bedford Public Library)
3. If you are looking for a new house in Bedford but are getting tired of browsing through all of the same real estate listings, Patch has a list of new homes in the Bedford area every week! Here's a sample of new homes to hit the housing market — land for $175,000 that you can build on, and a new listing with 4 beds and 2.3 baths for $813,840. Check out these and other listings here: (Bedford Patch)

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Today in Bedford:

• CMC Retirement Seminar. (Noon)
• The Craftworkers' Guild Annual Spring Fair. (10 a.m.)
• 8th Grade Information Night from 6:30-8 p.m. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Troop 30228 of Waterbury, Vermont, donated cookies to health care workers! Way to go!" (Facebook)

• Bedford N.H. Public Library: "Happy May! We're in a new month and we've got new items for you to check out!" (Facebook)

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Events:

• CMC Retirement Seminar. (May 3)
• Kreiva Academy 2022-2023 Information Session and Tour. (May 4)
• OPEN HOUSE: The Harkness House, New Private Middle School in Nashua. (May 5)
• Seacoast Cat Club Cat Show May 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (May 7)
• April showers bring May flowers Craft & Artisan Show. (May 7)
• Hire A Pro to Tackle Mom's To-Do List. (May 8)
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— Paula Constance

About me: I am a freelance writer, author, and media producer. I am committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place.

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