🌱 Deadly Explosion Mystery + Girls Lacrosse Champions + Help Police

Hello and happy Thursday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything happening in Bedford. Today you'll read about...

• Ribbon-cutting for Bedford workforce housing off Route 101.
• Liquor store theft: Have you seen this car?
• A mysterious explosion kills one person.
• Bedford girls lacrosse team celebrates first-ever D1 championship!

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But first, today's weather:

A passing shower or two. High: 65 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday for new workforce housing off of Route 101 in Bedford . The 93-unit Bow Lane Project that is finally completed "has been in the works for years," the developer said. Nearly half of the new 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments are dedicated to workforce housing. (WMUR Manchester)
2. Have you seen this car? The Bedford Police are for help to identifying a male subject for a theft from a NH Liquor Store in Bedford on the night of June 5. The vehicle caught on surveillance footage is a dark gray sedan. See the images of the male subject and vehicle here: (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
3. A mysterious explosion killed one person and rocked a neighborhood on the Bedford-Merrimack line Tuesday. Around 1:30 p.m., police and fire and rescue teams arrived at Pearson Road to find the explosion left a large crater in the ground next to a "pump house" and propane tank that were both intact. Residents said the explosion knocked pictures off the walls. Officials investigated through the night Tuesday, but did not release the identity of the person who was killed. (Bedford Patch)
4. A shoutout to the Bedford High School Girls Lacrosse team for "bringing home the first ever D1 Championship for Bedford!" The Bulldogs Booster Club sent a "special shoutout" to the senior players that graduated this weekend: "Sydney, Sabrina, Eli, Kira, Vivian, Regan and Abbi." Congratulations! 🎉 🥍 🐾👏🏻👏🏻." (Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

Thursday, June 8

• Thursday Theater at 2:00 (2:00 PM)
• Thursday Theater at 6:00 (6:00 PM)
• Sea Glass Art (6:30 PM)
• Year End Performance - Evening - Southern NH Dance Theater (7:00 PM)
• Senior Awards Night - Bedford High School (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bedford area pets newly up for adoption: Meet Goose, Domino, Hal & More: (Bedford Patch)
• New Hampshire State House visit: "Mrs. Bowen's class and Mrs. Chapman's class visited the New Hampshire State House and were lucky enough to get to spend a few minutes with Governor Sununu!" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Get Outdoors Month! "June is Get Outdoors Month! What better way to celebrate than working on your Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors patch. Try practicing meditation outside for 5 minutes, doing yoga, or sit outside and name 3 things you hear📢. Enjoy the peace." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Fun and cute purple craft: "If you know Miss Jane, you know one of her favorite colors is purple, so these definitely caught her eye. Don't they look fun & easy to make! 😊🐞" (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Camp Bracelets for ages 9-12: "Registration is open for Camp Bracelets for ages 9-12! Come make awesome friendship bracelets to wear all summer long. Materials will be provided. Register here:" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll 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 and Instagram.

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