🌱 Jet Blue Coming Soon + Mission To Ukraine + Marijuana Controversy

Hello, neighbors. I'm back in your inbox with the most important things happening in Bedford. Hope you have a great day. Let's go!

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm today. High: 88 Low: 68.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bedford today:

1. There's a lot of Spirit in the air for Jet Blue! Last week Spirit Airlines agreed to the $3.8 million buyout offer from Jet Blue, which would create the fifth-largest airline in the U.S. The Manchester -Boston regional airport has been advocating for Jet Blue to offer flights at the airport "for more than two decades." Director Ted Kitchens said "it is too early to tell" what impact the merger with have on the airport but noted that Spirit has expanded flights from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, and "has been happy with its reception here in the Granite State." (Subscription/The Union Leader)
2. If you want to support a worthwhile cause, Bedford's Brian Nolan and John Fitzgerald will be providing urgently needed items to war-torn Ukrainian refugees on August 9. The two Bedford residents have been tirelessly working to help Ukrainian refugees, flying to Poland and driving food, supplies, and greatly-needed items over the border. They have already made two previous humanitarian trips. Ukraine may no longer be in the headlines, but the need is great as the brutal war rages on. They are grateful for donations of any amount, and will directly use the funds for humanitarian relief. You can find out more here: (Bedford4Ukraine)
3. New Hampshire is the only New England state that has not legalized recreational marijuana use, as 18 states and Washington, D.C have, but lawmakers in the state opposed legalization over many concerns. Governor Sununu wrote in an email that he has been more progressive than other Governors of the state, noting that he "signed commonsense decriminalization, expanded access to medical marijuana, and provided a pathway to annul old convictions for marijuana possession." Senator Lou D’Allesandro, a Democrat from Manchester, voted against a recent bill to sell recreational marijuana through state-owned liquor stores. “If marijuana is to be legalized, we’ve got to come up with a much better methodology of handling it,” he said. (NBC10 Boston)

Today in Bedford:

• Enrollment Information Session and Tour. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Animal Rescue League of NH: "Bedford Residents and Visitors Missing your Doodle? This boy was found wandering along 101 near the 1750 Taphouse. If he belongs to you call the shelter at 603-472-3647." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Animal Rescue League of NH: "New Boston Residents and Visitors. Are you missing one big lady in your life? This girl was found on Saunders Hill Road. If she belongs to you call the shelter at 603-472-3647 ." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)

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Events:

• Music Concert with Queen Flash & Jordan Quinn for Ukraine Refugees. (August 6)
• Bedford Garden Club Mum Sale. (August 8)
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You're caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a freelance writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter.

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