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Hi there, Bedford! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Very warm and more humid. High: 89 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. It's will be hot, hot, hot in Bedford on Monday. Temperatures are expected to reach 90 in Southern New Hampshire, according to Stephen Baron, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine. The average temperature for this time of year is 72 degrees! If you're planning a cookout or other outside activity over Memorial Day, be sure to plan ahead and stay cool. (Subscription / The Union Leader)
2. Discover "Tech at the Library: Library eBooks 101" on Wednesday, June 1, 3—4:30 p.m. at the McAllaster Room. In this free class, you will learn two of the library’s eBook apps – Libby and CloudLibrary –where you can sign up and start downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks for free with your Bedford Public Library card. You'll find out about the features of these helpful apps and have your questions answered. Registration before the class is required, and face coverings are strongly encouraged in the library for everyone over the age of 2 years old, regardless of vaccination status. You can find out more here: (Bedford Public Library)
3. Granite State College will recognize Dante J. Scala as the 2022 New England Notable on Thursday, June 9, 1 p.m., at Bethany Covenant Church on One Covenant Way in Bedford. University of New Hampshire political science professor will be giving a presentation titled, “Learning the Hard Way: Lessons from Two Decades of New Hampshire Politics," which may be of interest to residents "swept into the political arena" during the “first-in-the-nation” primary season. Professor Scala has been "a close observer of New Hampshire politics" for more than two decades and will be taking questions. To make a reservation to attend, send an email to olli.office@granite.edu or call 603-513-1378. About OLLI at Granite State College. (Granite State College)

From my notebook:

• Flags Half-Staff: On Monday, May 30th, Governor Chris Sununu is directing all flags on public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff, from sunrise to noon on May 30 in honor of Memorial Day. Note: The flag is currently at half-staff in remembrance of the victims of the horrific violence in Uvalde, Texas, until sunset, Saturday, May 28. (Governor Chris Sununu)
• Bedford N.H. Public Library: "It's Memorial Day weekend - the unofficial start of summer in New England! That means it's time for beach reads! Visit the Bedford Public Library's blog." (Facebook)
• Bedford Athletic Club: "Rec Spring FUNdamentals Training -May 9, 2022." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cote D'Or: "Lost Dog- our Dog got out around 4:30 today and we are still searching for him. - His name is Rocky, he’s a 2 yr old Chow. Very friendly. He has a metal collar on but no tags. We have been out searching since. Please if you see him call ..." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Paula Constance

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