🌱 Change Your Party + New Police Captain + 'Guinea Pig' Ambassador

Welcome back, Bedford! Here's everything you need to know to start today off right.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 78 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. The Rockingham Brewing Company in Derry announced a new brew this week called "Guinea Pig." They are celebrating by "hiring" a Guinea Pig from the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire in Bedford named Celine to be their ambassador. Celine is a "friendly, social, and very curious" guinea pig, the ARLNH said in a recent post, and is the perfect ambassador. Through the new "Hire A Pet" program, the ARLNH encourages businesses to select a shelter pet to be their "Employee of the Month." Participating businesses promote their pet employee with the hope that the pet will find a loving home. You can see the many businesses who have hired shelter pets through the pet "employee" program here: (Facebook)
2. A shout out to Bedford's Lieutenant Michael J. Monahan who has been promoted from the Detective Division to Captain/Operation Bureau. Captain Monahan will lead the Operations Bureau's Patrol Operations and Detective Division. He started serving the Bedford Police Department on June 2, 2002, after earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science/Conservation Law Enforcement from Unity College in Maine. Captain Monahan distinguished himself during his 20 years of service, and has received many internal acknowledgments and letters of appreciation from the public. Captain Monahan was also praised by the Hillsborough County Attorney's Office for his investigative abilities, among his many other accomplishments. (Bedford Patch)
3. Attention Bedford residents! If you want to change your Party Affiliation before the primary election, the last day to change Party Affiliation before the New Hampshire is Tuesday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. The State Primary Election will be on September 13 at Bedford High School from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. For more information, visit the Town Clerk's webpage: (Town Of Bedford)

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Today in Bedford:

• PTG Color Blast Bib Pick up - Bedford School District. (All Day)
• Charlotte's Web by Majestic Youth. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Here are some upcoming programs to check out! Every program has a different registration deadline, so if there is one you are interested in - make sure you register before the deadline passes. 5/31 - Daisy Coding for Good: Coding Basic..." (Facebook)
• Bedford (NH) Public Library: "Is your yarn stash getting to be a bit overwhelming, especially after attending spring fiber fairs? Let's rotate our stashes and swap yarn we no longer want for new (to us) yarn at the Bedford Public Library Yarn Swap!" (Facebook)
• Animal Rescue League of NH: "Congratulations to our Board Chair, Jonathan Halle!" (Facebook)

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Events:

• Bedford Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. (May 21)
• Kreiva Academy 2022-2023 Information Session and Tour. (May 22)
• The Basics of Estate Planning. (May 25)
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Announcements:

• Karen O’Rourke Receives Certified Financial Planner Certification (Details)
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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.

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