🌱 How Much Snow+ Restaurants Open Christmas + Best Soups In N.H.

Good morning! It's me , Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with snow in the afternoon. Temperatures in the low to mid 30s. Chance of snow 90 percent. Snow accumulation 4 to 6 inches. High: 34. Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Snow is expected to blanket the state Saturday, starting mid-morning. Snow will continue through Saturday night with 4 to 12 inches expected, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Sarah Thunberg. Snow will end Sunday morning with 6 to 8 inches expected in northern New Hampshire, and 4 and 6 inches in southern New Hampshire. The White Mountains are expecting 8 inches to a foot of snow or more at higher elevations. You can read more here: (The Union Leader)
2. A cup of hot soup is perfect on a cold winter day. WMUR asked viewers to recommend the best soups in New Hampshire, and three places were on the top of their list. The number one choice was Granite State Lunch Box in Manchester, with one viewer saying the soups are "always hot and fresh." In Nashua, viewers liked Collins Brothers Chowder Co. They sell a variety of soups from a pint to a gallon and also offer take-out meals, like shepherd's pie. If you are on the Seacoast, Seacoast Soups in North Hampton rounded out the list, and they also have paninis and salads. You can find out more here: (WMUR)
3. If you plan to go out on Christmas Eve, there are a few restaurants that will be open. The Bedford Village Inn Restaurant is open Christmas Eve for lunch and dinner but will be closed on Christmas Day. Reservations are needed. Carrabas Italian Grille in Bedford is open on Christmas Eve from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and T-Bones in Bedford will be open on Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Carrabas and T-Bones will be closed on Christmas Day. The Copper Door in Bedford will be open on Christmas Eve with the last reservation at 8 p.m., closing at 10 p.m., and will not be open on Christmas Day. Schedules can change, so be sure to call the restaurant before you finalize your plans. For some restaurants, reservations may be required. (Note: This listing was updated Dec. 19, 2021) (Patch)

Today in Bedford:

• The Craftworkers' Guild Annual Holiday Fair. (10 a.m.)
• Pick Your Project Workshop. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Animal Rescue League of N.H.: "Urgent volunteer help needed for a few hours (at the most) in Manchester Saturday morning." (Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "A week or two at camp makes a great holiday gift!" (Facebook)
• Bedford N.H. Public Library: "Winter Session 1 Storytime Registration is open! Click the link or call us at 603-792-1389 to secure a spot for your little one!" (Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: I am a freelance writer, author, and media producer. I am committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place.