🌱 Join 'Clean Up Bedford' + Surprise $15 Billion State Budget Passed

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• Many were surprised that the $15.76 billion state budget passed.
• Join Clean Up Bedford.
• Win a $100 prize every day in May for a Rotary Club fundraiser.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. In a surprising show of unity, the House passed a two-year $15.76 billion state budget after a bipartisan voice vote Thursday. It was the first time since 1989 that the House passed a budget by a bipartisan voice vote, avoiding a roll call vote — which "can be contentious." But not all were happy with a last-minute amendment to the two House bills. Rep. Dan Hynes of Bedford, who voted against the budget and amendment said, “It was a Democrat budget that Republicans joined in.” (New Hampshire Bulletin)
2. Join friends, neighbors and local organizations to pick up trash along roadsides in Bedford and help Clean Up Bedford (CUB). The 3rd annual CUB clean up day will be on Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up trash bags and find drop-off bins "at the Town Offices, Library, Safety Complex, Transfer Station & Joppa Hill Farm." Sign up your local organization and find out more here: (Nixle)
3. It's time for the annual Spring Fling Rotary Club fundraiser. Purchasing a $10 raffle calendar buys a chance to win a $100 prize "that will be drawn every day in May!" All proceeds for the annual Spring Fling fundraiser will support local nonprofits and high school scholarships. (Rotary Club of Bedford, NH via Facebook)

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From my notebook:

• Augmented reality learning: "Library choice often includes OSMO. Osmo is an augmented reality learning device that blends hands-on learning with digital games and apps to help kids learn math, science, literacy, art, coding and more." (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Learn the in's and out's of camping: "Volunteers, are you prepared to take your troop camping⛺? With out Blended Basic Outdoor Living Skills Training you'll learn the in's and out's of camping so you can be prepared! We're offering two sessions at Camp Twin Hills in Richmond..." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Thursday Theater next week: "One week until our next Thursday Theater! Join us for a film based on the comical and moving New York Times bestseller, it tells the story of Otto Anderson..." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Paint a light-up wine bottle: "Coming up next week we have Light-up Wine Bottle Painting" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Easter weekend hours: "Wishing everyone who celebrates a very happy Easter this weekend! The Bedford Public Library will be closed on Sunday, April 9 for the holiday, but will be open our regular hours on Friday, Saturday and Monday. If you're looking for info..." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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