🌱 Name Rescued Pets + Library Closed Labor Day + Sanborn Inquiry

Good morning, Bedford! Happy Labor Day weekend. It's Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's happening in Bedford today. In this edition, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Can you help name these rescued pets?
• The Bedford Public Library will be closed Labor Day weekend, online library available.
• Former state senator Andy Sanborn is the subject of state and federal inquiries.

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But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 82 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. "FROM NO NAME TO FAME!" You may have seen the story of 30 pets rescued from a Bedford home last week on WMUR, and also here on Bedford Patch. Fifteen of the pets (13 dogs and 2 love birds) were taken in and received much-needed medical care by our friends at the Animal Rescue League of NH. The ARLNH is asking for help to name the "Bedford Bunch" and for donations to help care for its 15 new residents. See the pets and submit your idea for names here: (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
2. The Bedford Public Library will be closed Labor Day weekend. For the Labor Day holiday, the Library will be closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday, but even if the building is closed, online access is available to request materials, do online research and stream music and videos. (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
3. In casino-related news, former state senator Andy Sanborn, who lives in Bedford, is the subject of inquiries by state and federal authorities, according to Attorney General John M. Formella. The controversy is over a $844K COVID-19 relief loan he received without references to the casino he owns on the paperwork. Formella said. The Concord Monitor reported casinos were not eligible for the relief loan program. (Casino.Org News)

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From my notebook:

• 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 New Hampshire and Vermont. Register now for a day of empowerment and fun." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Door hangers: "3D Door hangers just added to our calendar!" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• More children's program: "We've added even more to our fall lineup of children's programs! We have another 6-week session of Mother Goose Time added on Fridays, and Lily the yellow lab is back for Paws to Read. Registration is now open for Bedford cardholders." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Football season at BCTV: "It is Football 🏈Time & your BCTV crew will be bringing you all the Action Live on both BCTV 📺& WBNH📻 . Watch👀 tomorrow's BHS Football Game live on BCTV channel 8 & HD1072 or online here:" (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
• Tip when packing school lunches: "Miss Jane knows that some kiddos are a little pickier than others. 😉 She thought some of you might find this helpful when packing those school lunches. 🍱 " (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox soon with your next 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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