🌱 Free Summer Concert Series + Route 101 Paving, Expect Delays

Hi everyone. I'm back with your new copy of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including:

• Free Summer Concerts in the Park every Wednesday.
• Paving on Route 101 will cause delays on Monday, July 10.
• Weather this weekend.

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But first, today's weather: Partly sunny, hot and humid. High: 91 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Bring your chair, blanket and a snack for the free Summer Concerts in the Park every Wednesday at. 6 p.m. at the Bedford Village Common gazebo. The Town of Bedford Family Concert series lineup includes family-friendly singer-songwriter "Judy Pancoast" on Wednesday, July 12; the "Bel Airs” Doo Wop Vocal Quintet on July 19; and "Roxanne & the Voodoo Rockers" on July 26. See the full schedule here: (All Events in Bedford)
2. Drivers will be disrupted by paving on Route 101 over Pulpit Brook on Monday, July 10. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation will be performing final paving work on Route 101 over the Pulpit Brook as part of the Red Listed Bridge replacement project with one lane of alternating traffic from 5 a.m. – 6 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers should seek alternate routes and expect delays. (Manchester Ink Link)
3. Friday will be a mostly sunny and humid day with a few afternoon clouds. Temperatures are expected to reach 91, with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. Humidity is expected to continue on Saturday, with a high of 86. Sunday will be mostly cloudy and cooler with scattered thunderstorms. (Weather.com)

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Today in Bedford:

Friday, July 7

• Sea Glass Art Creations (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Canvas Road Show: "Coming up this week... are YOU signed up? Sea Glass Creations Friday Night 6:30 p.m. OPEN STUDIO / Walk-In Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ocean Waves Resin Art Saturday night, 6 p.m." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook
• Events at the Town Hall: "Miss Jane is sharing this information for all those who may be attending events at the Town Hall during this time period. Just something to keep in mind. Thank you." (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Books coming out in July: "There are so many fantastic books coming out in July! Stop by the Bedford Public Library's blog." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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• Free Intro to Digital Photography class (July 8)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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