🌱 Many Without Power, Another Storm + Apply For Scholarships

Good morning, Bedford! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Daily. Here are the most important things to know about what's happening in our area today. In today's edition, we'll cover these stories and more:

• Many are still without power, as another storm brings snow and rain.
• The Bedford Public Library was available as a warming and charging station.
• Apply for Members First Credit Union scholarships.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and windy. High: 46 Low: 20.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Applications are now being accepted for $7,500 in scholarships through the Members First Credit Union Memorial Scholarship Program. The scholarships support the educational pursuits of young people, and three scholarships will be awarded. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, March 31, 2023. Find out more here: (Manchester Ink Link)
2. While thousands in New Hampshire are still without power, another winter storm with a mix of snow and rain will arrive Wednesday and continue through Thursday. Eversource crews have been working since Monday to restore power, and around 2,100 Bedford residents were still without power Tuesday. Snow Wednesday night becomes mixed precipitation overnight, then turns to rain. Drivers may encounter slippery road conditions in the early morning Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. (Patch)
3. On Wednesday, the Bedford Public Library at 3 Meetinghouse Road served as "a warming and charging station" until 8:30 p.m. If friends and family lose power for an extended time during a snowstorm, be sure to check the Bedford Fire Department's social media posts for places to warm up and charge phones and other devices. (Bedford Fire Department, NH via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

• Theater - Course Selection Night - Bedford High School (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Animal Rescue League of NH: "Today is Change A Pet's Life Day - and while we like to do that everyday, we are celebrating Sky, who just went home today after spending over 2 months in the shelter! Happy new home, Sky!!! If you want to change a pet's life tomorrow, o..." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Better together: "Double the sparkle, double the fun with Girl Scouts and My Little Pony! ✨ There's still time to take the Better Together Challenge before beginning the NEW Make Your Mark Challenge, featuring five new activities to help girls make new friends." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Don't go this way: "Updated List of Bedford Road Closures/Unpassable Roads " (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• A Valentine craft: "Looking for something fun to make with the kids for Valentine's Day? Miss Jane thought these were so adorable. 💝 " (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Catch a town meeting on BCTV: Watch town meetings, like the Conservation Commission and others, on BCTV channel 22 or online here:(Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— 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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