🌱 Local Bank Branches Closing + Spooky Paint N Sip + Truck Roll Over

Good morning! We're back in your inbox with the most important things happening today in Bedford. This issue of the newsletter includes updates on:

• Branches closing after Eastern Bank and Cambridge Trust merger.
• Tractor trailer roll over Wednesday, closes lane on I-293 south.
• Spooky Paint n Sip at Sip at Pipe Dream Brewing.
• Bedford resident Norman Lepine leaves a legacy of community involvement.

First, your local weather:

• Saturday: Sunny during the morning, partly cloudy during the afternoon, clear for the evening. High: 60 Low: 41.
• Sunday: Mist in the morning, overcast for the afternoon, partly cloudy during the evening, clear overnight. High: 57 Low: 39.

Bedford in the news:

1. Is your bank branch closing? Eastern Bank and Cambridge Trust will close 11 branches in New Hampshire and Massachusetts on April 19, 2024, if Eastern Bank receives approval by federal and state banking agencies for the proposed merger. Cambridge Trust said employees of closed branches will keep their jobs and be reassigned to other locations. The Cambridge Trust Branch at 99 South River Road next to Starbucks is planning to close. The closest branch that will remain open is Eastern Bank at 1 Atwood Lane in Bedford. (Cambridge Trust)
2. Master electrician, a jazz musician, and a restaurant owner: Norman Lepine of Bedford passed away at the age of 83. He leaves behind a large family and a legacy of community involvement in the Town of Bedford. (nashuatelegraph.com)
3. A tractor trailer loaded with vegetables rolled over near the southbound on-ramp of Interstate 293 by the Amoskeag Bridge around 11 p.m. Wednesday night. First responders found a tractor-trailer on its side. If you were traveling south on I-293 to Bedford, the right lane was closed for 12 hours until the produce could be removed, and the truck could be towed. The driver from Canada was treated at the scene for minor injuries. (Patch by Jeffrey Hastings)
4. Sip a beverage and paint a spooky Halloween witch at the next Canvas Road Show's Paint n Sip workshop at Pipe Dream Brewing on Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. A Canvas Road Show artist will lead you step-by-step for a fun painting. The ticket includes a beer of your choice! Food can also be purchased at the off-site event. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to attend. All materials are provided. Find out more and sign up here: (Canvas Road Show)

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Featured on Patch:

• 3rd Annual Rail Trail Walk for Homeless Kids at Stevens Rail Trail - north gate: 1-99 Old Warner Lane, Warner. (Oct. 15, 10 a.m.)
• FREE Tire Installation at BJs - You Can't Beat This Offer! at All BJs Tire Centers. Find the location closest to you. (Oct. 15, 4 p.m.)
• Dartmouth October 16th Nursing In-Person Hiring Event (Lebanon) at 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon. (Oct. 16, 2 p.m.)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff and Great Perks Every Week (Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m.)
• Oct 21 & 22 ~ Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show at The Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Road, Milford. (Oct. 21, 10 a.m.)
• 'Get your Halloween on' at the Howl-O-Ween 5K run/walk to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH at Delta Dental Stadium, 1 Line Drive, Manchester. (Oct. 21, 10 a.m.)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford at Bedford. (Oct. 31, 9 p.m.)
• Want to see your own event here? Promote it now

Saturday, Oct. 14

• Fall Festival at FrizzHome Gardens (10:00 am)
• Family Pick Your Project - Woodshop at The Canvas Roadshow (2:00 pm)
• 3D Door Hangers and Season Projects at The Canvas Roadshow (6:30 pm)

Sunday, Oct. 15

• Open Studio / Walk - In at The Canvas Roadshow (12:00 pm)
• Pick Your Project - Woodshop at The Canvas Roadshow (5:30 pm)
• Ouija Macc / Darby O’trill at Jewel Music Venue (6:00 pm)

Note: Please double-check event details with organizers. Click the start time of an event to learn more.

Bedford chatter:

Here's what your neighbors and local leaders are talking about.

• Animal Rescue League of NH: "Another Bedford Bunch success story! Adoption Happy Tail from Iris: 'It is a perfect match. She is a darling and I love her to bits. She is also good with Angel and they both know their boundaries.'" (Facebook)
• Do Not Look Directly at the Ring of Fire Eclipse: How to view the rare Ring of Fire partial solar eclipse:"In out area, the moon will only cover about 17 percent of the sun at the peak of the eclipse at 1:26 p.m. on Saturday. This is NOT something you will be able to see with the naked eye. How can you safely view the eclipse? If you want to catch a glimpse, you will need to purchase solar viewing glasses or some sort of specialized eye equipment. It is NEVER safe to look directly at the sun without special glasses." (CBS News)

Now you're in the loop for today. See you soon!

— 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 X.

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