🌱 Marshall's Theft + Find Peak Foliage + Pick Your Project Workshop

Hello and happy Friday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening today in Bedford. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

• Bedford Police looking for a person of interest in Marshall's theft.
• What's new at The Bedford Fire Department?
• Bedford DIY crafts workshop.
• Where to find peak foliage in New Hampshire.

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Some clouds, then sunshine. High: 73 Low: 47.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Bedford today:

1. The Bedford Police Department is asking for your help to identify an individual they would like to speak with in connection with a theft at the Bedford Marshall's store. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Bellemore at 603-472-5113 ext. 223. If you prefer to provide anonymous information, text a tip to 888777 and start your text with "TIP BEDFORDNH PD" followed by the info you want to share. Please do not to list any names or personal information in the comments. You can view surveillance images here: (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
2. What's new at The Bedford Fire Department? A powerhouse tower fire truck, and it's almost here. The BFD wrote in a recent post that "The Fire Department Tower is getting closer to home." In a recent social media post, the BFD said the new Bedford Tower 1 truck is a 2022 Rosenbauer King Cobra that features "a 101-foot platform aerial and 1750 GPM (gallon per minute) pump." Catch a glimpse of Bedford's new Tower truck here: (The Bedford (NH) Fire Department via Facebook)
3. Bedford craft enthusiasts and artists, pick your next DIY project on Friday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Sign up for The Canvas Roadshow/ Hammer & Stain Pick Your Project workshop. It's ideal for completing an unfinished project, or starting a new one, with experts that can "guide you through a step-by-step process of transforming unfinished projects into personalized artistic creations." Customize a wood project using their wide variety of stains and paint or add accessories to a project you already started to give your project a personal touch. Choose your project, and register here: (Bedford Patch)
4. Sugar maple trees are already hinting that fall is almost here. Some leaves already have a tinge of orange, yellow, or red around the edges. It's not always easy to time when New Hampshire's trees will burst into vibrant peak foliage. "Figuring out the perfect time to catch peak foliage in New Hampshire can be a bit of a leap of faith," Visit NH.org noted on its website. To help time peak foliage in your area, VisitNH provides fall foliage tracking for Bedford and around New Hampshire. Click here to view a text only version of the most updated foliage reports." You can also view a mobile friendly version of Visit NH's peak foliage map: (VisitNH.org)

Today in Bedford:

• Pick Your Project! (6:30 p.m.)
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From my notebook:

• The Craftworkers' Guild: "Gift selections galore at our annual Harvest Fair, opening on Thursday, Sept. 29 through Oct. 10." (The Craftworkers' Guild via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Up next in our New Leader Webinar Series, learn how to navigate our volunteer toolkit 🔨. The toolkit is a valuable resource that'll help you do everything from planning meetings to communicating with your girls and their families." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Bedford Community Television: "We want to especially thank the election officials for their continued support of BCTV." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
• Bedford Public Library: "Not sure what to read next?" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching the fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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