🌱 Hurricane Lee Storm Impact + Education Board Course Controversy

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Bedford Patch newsletter. I'm here in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know that’s happening in Bedford today. In this addition, you’ll find out about these stories and more:

• Hurricane Lee's weekend impact.
• Update your information! The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 11.
• Education board approves controversial contract with PragerU for financial literacy course.

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But first, today's weather:

Wind and rain. High: 70 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Hurricane Lee, an extremely large 300-mile-wide storm, will impact coastal areas of New Hampshire and Maine on Saturday with strong surf, wind and rain. Saturday will be cloudy with 20 to 30 mph wind gusts and a high of 71. A few showers are possible. Saturday night will be partly cloudy with a low of 54. The sun will return on Sunday with a high of 79. Winds will be 9 mph. Sunday night will be cloudy with occasional showers later at night and a low of 58. (Weather.com)
2. Make sure your information is up to date with the Town of Bedford. The Supervisors of the Checklist, who manage the Checklist of registered voters under State law, will hold a meeting from 3-3:30 p.n. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, to approve additions, deletions, changes of name and address and other updates to the Town Checklist. Save the date! Supervisors of the Checklist are Barbara Chagnon Hugh Donovan and Becki Kuhns. (Bedford Patch)
3. The New Hampshire education board unanimously approved conservative PragerU for an online school financial literacy course for students to graduate. The education board unanimously approved a contract with conservative-leaning PragerU on Thursday. Teachers, school board members and parents opposed the choice and questioned the online educational provider's right-wing political views, while others supported the choice. Board Chairman Andrew Cline of Bedford abstained from the final 5-0 vote. State law HB 1671, passed in 2022, requires all students to complete a half-credit financial literacy course to graduate. (Subscription/The Union Leader)

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Today in Bedford:

Saturday, September 16

• Fall Workshop Series (10:00 AM)
• HORROR Pick Your Project - Woodshop (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Book 15 minutes of reading practice: "There are still spots available to read to Willow or Lily! Give us a call to book 15 minutes of reading practice." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• An evening with Kevin Hines: "JOIN US FOR AN INSPIRING EVENING WITH KEVIN HINES !! TUESDAY, SEPT. 26, 7 p.m., at the Bedford High School Theater. Kevin's story is one of unwavering courage and hope. From surviving a suicide attempt at the Golden Gate Bridge, he has become a global advocate for mental health awareness, and he's coming to Bedford to share his incredible journey with us! During this event, Kevin will delve into his personal journey of survival and recovery." (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Strong As Granite: "NH Department of Health and Human Services launches new campaign - "Strong As Granite" A stronger you. A stronger New Hampshire. Strong as Granite is a platform that's raising awareness of the mental health and substance use support." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and 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 X, formerlyTwitter.

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