🌱 High Speed Car Chase + Cute Baby Bunnies Ready For Homes

Hi, all! I'm back in your inbox with your new copy of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Follow along for what's happening in Bedford today. For those celebrating this weekend, wishing you a Happy Easter!

• High-speed chase through Bedford.
• Don't text and drive —April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
• Baby bunnies looking for homes.

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But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 51 Low: 30.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. A driver will face charges after leading police on a high-speed chase through Bedford. Police said an officer tried to pull over a speeding black Subaru Legacy on the Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack Friday at 1:35 a.m., but "the vehicle kept going, hitting 72 m.p.h." Police called off the chase, but later found the vehicle at an apartment complex in Manchester. Police officials said they know the identity of the driver, but have not yet made an arrest. (WMUR Manchester)
2. Don't text and drive. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Bedford Police Department wants Bedford residents to know that texting "is one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving." Drivers who text are a threat to themselves, their passengers and are a "danger to everyone else on the road," the BPD added. Drive safely! (Bedford Police Department via Facebook)
3. Eight "adorable" baby bunnies were part of the Spring Photos Event at the Animal Rescue League. If you were part of the event, you had a chance to meet them! Some of the bunnies from the litter were neutered this week and will be ready to go home early next week. Find out more here: (The Animal Rescue League via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

• Pick Your Project Workshop (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Book Fair winners: "Congratulations to our Scholastic Book Fair basket winners and a special thank you to our Scholastic Book Fair volunteers who hosted an awesome event! Keep reading, everyone!" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Hoppy Easter: "Have a very Hoppy Easter! 🐥🐰" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Puppet show: "In library this week, these Memorial School first graders enjoyed a puppet show with Ms. García after working together to write an original story." (Memorial Elementary School via Facebook)
• Beach Day: "We saw lots of awesome characters for Spirit Day today! Next Friday, April 14 is Beach Day, so start thinking warm thoughts!" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Thank you, Hitchiner Manufacturing! "Please join us in thanking our friends at Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. for their multi-year Business Partnership! Their support helps so many animals that are in our care each year! To learn more about Hitchiner Manufacturing, visit..." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• School Board Meeting: "There will be a School Board Meeting starting at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023. The meeting will take place in the boardroom at the SAU office on 103 County Road, Bedford. Watch this meeting on BCTV channel 23 or online here: https://..." (Bedford School District via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll catch up with you soon 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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