🌱 Fire Ban + NH Food Bank Receives 'Sweet' Donation + New Local Jobs

Good morning, friends! It's Tuesday in Bedford and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening in our community, including these stories...

• New Hampshire Food Bank is thankful for Girl Scout cookies.
• Fire ban is in effect.
• New jobs this week.

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But first, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 57 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. What do samoas and do-si-d0s have in common? They were among the many boxes of cookies donated to the New Hampshire Food Bank by the Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains last month. The Girls Scouts stopped by the Food Bank delivering large boxes of classic cookie favorites. Sweet! (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
2. Spring is here, and with the rapid snowmelt and no living vegetation, the Bedford Fire Department said conditions are dry, and "this time of year presents the most danger for wild fires." As of Monday, April 3, fires are not allowed in Bedford without a permit. Find out about how to apply for a free permit here: (Bedford Fire Department, NH via Facebook)
3. It's a great time to find a job—and local employers are hiring! If you're looking for a new job or a summer job, here are a few new listings in Bedford this week: Hannaford Supermarket on Jenkins Road is looking for a part-time receiver (30-38 hrs-week) and part-time produce sales associate. If you like technology and engineering, Eastern Industrial Automation of Bedford, "an International Industrial Distributor of Mechanical, Automation, Pneumatic, Hydraulic products," has an opening for an inside sales representative. See the full list here: (Bedford Patch)

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Today in Bedford:

From my notebook:

• April is National Distracted Driver's Month: "April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Texting and driving is one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving. Distracted drivers aren’t just a threat to themselves: they’re a danger to everyone else on the road. Be ..." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• New scholarship: "BBABC is happy to announce the formation of a new scholarship to benefit 2 Bedford Senior Athletes. Visit guidance for the application! Many thanks to Blaise Whitman and Adrenaline Fundraising for this opportunity!" (Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club via Facebook)
• New books in the Children's Room: "A new month and new books on the shelf in the Children's Room!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Are you a good presenter? "We need your help! We're looking for presenters to run a workshop or seminar during Farnsworth Weekend happening in September. Deadline to apply is April 15th. Any questions, please contact Debbie Drake at debadnh@comcast.net. Submit you..." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Book Fair is now open: "The Scholastic Book Fair is officially open! Students will visit the fair during school hours to create their wish lists. Where: RBS, Room 208 When: Monday 4/3- Wednesday 4/5, 2:00p-6:00p and Thursday 4/6, 2:00p-4:00p The RBS teachers ha..." (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— 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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