🌱 Fatal Route 101 Crash + 'Toy Shop' Brings Christmas Morning Joy

Hello, everybody! It's Paula Constance, back in your inbox this chilly morning to walk you through everything you need to know that's happening in Bedford these days. In this issue, you'll find...

• Salvation Army Toy Shop is spreading joy to children.
• Sunday fatal Route 101 crash.
• Brianna Malone receives Best Athlete award.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 40 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. The Salvation Army Toy Shop will spread joy to more than 2,100 kids this Christmas, including a mother who works as a nursing assistant at an assisted living facility in Bedford. The thankful mom said the gifts will be opened Christmas morning. Her youngest is 11 months, and her oldest is 12. "In all, 1,091 families were expected to receive gifts for 2,137 children." (Subscription/The Union Leader)
2. A crash Sunday closed Route 101 in Amherst around 5:30 p.m. One person was killed in the head-on collision between Old Manchester Road and Walnut Hill Road on Route 101 in Amherst, authorities said. Additional ambulances responded after callers reported multiple injuries. Amherst firefighters inquired about a medical helicopter that was later canceled. Bedford and Milford police and New Hampshire State Police assisted at the scene. (Patch)
3. A shoutout to Portsmouth Christian Academy's Brianna Malone, who "saved her best for last." She won "her second straight NHIAA Meet of Champions race, finished runner-up at the New England Cross Country Championships, and placed 13th at the Foot Locker Northeast Regional Championships last month." After her impressive wins, she was named November Athlete of the month, an award given by Union Leader Apple Therapy Services/Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center/Express MED. Congratulations! (Yahoo! Voices)

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Today in Bedford:

• Red Truck Canvas Painting (6:30 PM)
• Virtual Pajama Storytime for Ages 0-12 (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Huge victory for Opal: "Opal wagged her tail today! She wanted to do more. There was food to be had and she is a Beagle after all. This is a huge victory. There was a time when we didn't even know if this would be possible. It warms our hearts to see her happy." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• See what's new on the shelves: "We're still adding NEW material to our shelves! Come check out what we've got!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you around.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and award-winning media producer.When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

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