🌱 Lettuce E. Coli Recall Mistake + All-Star Athlete Maggie Foxx

Hello, everyone! I'm here with everything that's happening in Bedford today. Saturday is National Apple Pie Day, and Sunday is Mother's Day! Happy Mother's Day, Bedford. In this issue, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Bedford is high on list of top-rated New Hampshire high schools.
• Lēf Farms "Spiced" lettuce recall canceled.
• A shoutout to all-star athlete Maggie Foxx.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Bedford High was named a top rated high school in New Hampshire. Stacker compiled a list using 2023 rankings from Niche, and Bedford High School ranked the 4th out of 30 high schools. The Bedford School District has 1,480 students (with a 14:1 student to teacher ratio). Bedford proud! See the full list here: (Seacoast Current)
2. Lēf Farms "spiced" lettuce was a mistakenly recalled last week for E. Coli contamination, official said. The error was from a contaminated lab "control sample," according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. The recalled lettuce will soon be back on shelves at Market Basket and other local markets. (wokq.com)
3. Bedford junior and all-star athlete Maggie Foxx is making a name for herself as one of the few girls playing baseball in New Hampshire. The catcher and pitcher said she can "pretty much play wherever the coach needs me." Bedford coach Billy Chapman said Foxx "isn't treated differently" than any other player. Foxx was also on the Bedford State Championship soccer team, ranks fourth for shotput and is also a skier. Congratulations! (WMUR Manchester)

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Today in Bedford:

• "Little Women," by The Majestic Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thank you, Mr. Cheema: "A big thank you to Mr. Cheema and his wonderful Mac-n-Choose Helper for a delicious lunch to end our Teacher Appreciation week! We've been looking forward to this day and it didn't disappoint! 💙💙💙" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Amazing things at PWS: "Some amazing things happening at PWS this week. Once again, Bedford PTG has spoiled us for teacher appreciation week. Thank you! Congratulations to Mrs. Piantedosi for a wonderful art show and Mrs. Curran for a fabulous chorus concert." (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• Thank you PTG: "Thank you, PTG, for the nice breakfast this morning. PTG Junior members couldn't have been cuter. 💙💙" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Family Fun Night winner: "Family Fun Night winner, Arabella, and her friends had lunch with the Bedford Boys in Blue today! Thanks, BPD, for supporting RBS. 💙" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Grateful for Jennie Clarke: "Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains is grateful for all Jennie Clarke has given to Girl Scouts, and we're proud to call her our Volunteer of the Month💚! A lifelong member of Girl Scouts, Jennie lives by the Be a Sister." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Get ready for camp: "Girl Scouts, are you ready for camp⛺? Bring your family, explore camp, try some activities, and ask questions during our open camp sessions! Open Days for Camp Seawood in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Camp Twin Hills in Richmond, Vermont." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Paving project: "The final phase of the paving project is ready to go! While construction is underway, the building will be opening one hour later than usual on Wednesday, May 17, and will be closed from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, May 18." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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— 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 also find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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