🌱 Most Expensive NH Towns + Araceli Cloutier Plays Friars Soccer

Hello again, friends! It's Thursday in Bedford and I'm back in your inbox with the most important things happening in town, including these stories and more:

• The most expensive places to live in New Hampshire.
• Araceli Cloutier is a freshman on the Providence College women's soccer team.
• Everyone will be chasing the Bulldogs this fall as football begins.

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But first, today's weather: Sunny; a nice end to August. High: 74 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. What are the most expensive places to live in New Hampshire? NeighborhoodScout, an online database of U.S. neighborhood statistics, gathered data and created a list of the most expensive towns. Bedford ranked 8th on the list, with an average income in 2018 of $62,501, or $250,004 for a family of four. The most expensive town to live in on the list according to NeighborhoodScout is Rye, New Hampshire! See the top 10 most expensive communities in the state here: (wokq.com)
2. A shoutout to Araceli Cloutier of Bedford who is playing women's soccer for The Providence College Friars. Providence College also welcomed freshmen Marryn Gruhn of Northport, New York; Samantha Kolb of Long Beach, New York; Naiya McFarlane of Ajax, Canada, and Ava Ripanti of Townsend, Delaware to the team. Providence College will host Brown and Temple University this weekend. Congratulations, Araceli! (Providence College Athletics)
3. Chasing the Bedford Bulldogs is the top priority for high school football teams across the state after the Bedford High School football team orchestrated a stunning Division I football championship win last fall. Seeded 10th, the Bulldogs "blitzed through the playoffs to become the unlikeliest of state champions. and now they’re back." Go, Bulldogs! (Eagle-Tribune)

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Today in Bedford:

Thursday, August 31

• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (9:00 PM)
• Cozy Knit Blanket Workshop (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Animal Rescue League of NH: "FROM NO NAME TO FAME! You likely saw the story on WMUR last week about more than 30 animals removed from one home in Bedford, New Hampshire. The 15 animals that came from terrible conditions and required extensive medical and behavioral work at the Animal rescue League of NH. They are counting on your help!" Find out how to help here: (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Lead Like A Girl community walk: "Ready to make a difference? 📅 Join us for the Lead Like A Girl community walk on Sept. 23 at West High School in Manchester, New Hampshire. Every step you take supports Girl Scouting in NH and VT. Register now for a day of empowerment and fun." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Our new and improved catalog : "Have you tried out our new and improved catalog yet? Visit BedfordNHLibrary.org to give it a look! Need help getting acquainted or resetting your password? Call 603-472-2300 or email reference@bedfordnh.org and we'll be happy to assist!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Back to school fun: "Miss Jane knows many are getting in the 'back to school' mode and thought these might add a little fun! Check them out." (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• It's fall sports season: "The Fall Sports Season has begun and BCTV is here to bring you all the Action! Catch the BHS Girls Soccer⚽ game live tomorrow on BCTV channels 8 & HD1072. Watch 👀online here:" (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (August 31)
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• Taxes in Retirement Seminar on September 6th and 7th at The New Hampshire Institute of Politics (September 7)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— 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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