🌱 Heavy Rain, High Wind Alert + Bedford Hockey 'Unbeatable' With Win

Hello again, neighbors! It's Paula Constance back in your inbox with the most important things happening in Bedford today. In this edition find ...

• Bedford will benefit from $111 million in federal funding.
• Stormy weather this weekend.
• Bedford hockey team "unbeatable."

But first, today's weather:

Very windy; rain, some heavy. High: 53 Low: 14.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Thanks to new federal funds, Bedford residents will have access to more mental health programs. The state will receive more than $111 million in federal funding for a wide range of projects, thanks to the efforts of Senator Shaheen. Makin’ It Happen, a program that provides mental health services to Bedford and surrounding communities, will receive $250,000 to "increase mental health training" and expand programs that help prevent harm and suicide. (Senator Jeanne Shaheen)
2. Bedford weather forecast for Christmas weekend: Heavy rain and high wind gusts are expected Friday, with high temperatures of 54 and a low overnight of 14. Weather officials have issued a flood watch and high wind advisory for Friday. Winds will subside Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24 with a high of 23 and an overnight low of 16 degrees. Christmas day, Sunday, will be mostly sunny with diminishing winds and a high of 26. You can read more info from the National Weather Service. (Bedford Patch)
3. The Bulldogs ice hockey team "remains unbeaten" after holding off Trinity with a score of 4-3. Trinity "squandered opportunities" to overcome in a 4-3 loss to the Bedford High boys' hockey team Wednesday afternoon at JFK Coliseum. A shoutout to Bedford senior defenseman Maddox Muir (3-0), who got a pair of goals in the game, giving the Bulldogs a 4-2 lead. (Manchester Ink Link)

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From my notebook:

• Happy Holiday wishes: "Happy Holidays to the Peter Woodbury community. School will resume on January 3, 2023." (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• Please stay off the roads Friday: "Friday, the state is expecting high winds and heavy rain. Wide spread flooding is possible, if possible please stay off the roads. As always, we are here for any emergency that you may have." (Bedford Fire Department, NH via Facebook)
• Great job! "Our Sea Glass Creation Workshop! So simple yet so pretty. Great job ladies. 🐚😍" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• An easy Christmas craft: "Miss Jane found this clever and easy Christmas Craft. Enjoy!" (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Discovery Club registration is now open: "Discovery Club registration is open for kids 5-7! Click here to learn more and register: https://buff.ly/3WehvNx" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• A holiday greeting from the Dept. of Public Works: "Sharing this Holiday Greeting from the Bedford Department of Public Works. Enjoy!" (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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— 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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