🌱 Icy Law Enforcement Dip + Film Festival + 'A Man Called Otto' Books

Hello again, friends! Paula Constance here with your fresh copy of the Bedford Patch newsletter, filled with today's local news. In this edition:

• Jewish Film Festival in Bedford this week.
• PCI Pharma's expansion plans.
• The hit movie "A Man Called Otto" is based on a popular book.
• Law enforcement takes an icy plunge for Special Olympics.

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Cloudy with occasional rain. High: 47 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. It's time for the New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival! The festival kicked off Thursday at "11 independent movie theaters in Bedford, Concord, Hooksett, Keene, Manchester and Portsmouth." See independent films and meet the filmmakers during the 10-day festival. The films can be seen from March 16 to March 26. Find out more here: (WMUR Manchester)
2. PCI Pharma continues to grow, with plans for a new $50 million "injectables site" expansion in Illinois. Last year, PCI announced a $100 million expansion of its manufacturing operations in Bedford, "including a 50,000-square-foot building to house an aseptic fill-finish line with a fully isolated containment system." It sounds important — and it's happening here. (FiercePharma)
3. Are you a fan of the hit movie, "A Man Called Otto"? Or the book the movie was based on, "A Man Called Ove"? Scroll through the Bedford Public Library's online carousels to find books with similar stories that you may also enjoy! If you haven't seen the movie yet, the library has two showings, "a 2:00 matinee and a 6:00 evening show." (Bedford Patch)
4. The Bedford Police Department thanked supporters of the annual NH Special Olympics Law Enforcement Winni Dip. NH law enforcement took an icy plunge into Lake Winnipesaukee on Saturday, raising $184,000 for Special Olympics. The Bedford Police Department raised "over $6,000!" (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

• BAE Retirement Planning Seminar (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• $10,000 scholarship: "We all know Gold Award Girl Scouts are problem-solvers, go-getters, and world-changers. But did you know that Gold Award Girl Scouts are eligible to earn a $10,000 scholarship💵? One remarkable Girl Scout per council will earn a Gold Award..." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Room for more runners: "PWS has room for more runners! www.girlsontherunnh.org" (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• Jeep Girl Mafia: "We had a few ladies from the Jeep Girl Mafia NH here last night to make some awesome signs and raise money for a good cause! 🚙🐥 Do we have some Jeep fans out there?" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow!

— 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 follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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