🌱 New Hampshire's Top Marathon Runners + Earth Day At Joppa Hill Farm

Hello, everybody! It's Wednesday in Bedford. I'm back with the most important things happening in town.

Today is National Amaretto Day. "In Italian, the word amaretto means 'a little bitter,' because it is made from bitter almonds or apricot kernels, or both."

In this edition, find out about these local stories and more...

• New Hampshire women were top Boston Marathon runners.
• Play cards and board games at The Game Club.
• Celebrate Earth Day at Joppa Hill Farm.

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Mostly cloudy and breezy. High: 54 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. We're proud that so many New Hampshire runners were among the top finishers in the Boston Marathon on Monday. Jennifer Mortimer, of Bedford, finished with an impressive time of 3:04:48, and Ashley Busa, of Portsmouth, finished in 3:08:34. The top New Hampshire female runner in the women's race was Emilee Risteen of Derry, who finished 42nd with a time of 2:41:44. "Emilee was hoping to qualify for the USA Olympic marathon trials, which requires a run of 2:37:00." Congratulations to our amazing New Hampshire runners!. (WMUR Manchester)
2. All adults are invited to have fun playing cards and board games at The Game Club on Wednesday, April 19 from 6:30—8:15 p.m. in the McAllaster Room of the Bedford Public Library. "A variety of games will be provided, but you are welcome to bring a favorite to share. No experience necessary, just come and have fun!" Light refreshments will be provided. Find out more and register here: (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
3. Celebrate Earth Day at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill on Saturday, April 22 from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Take a family hike, learn about recycling and composting and "complete an Earth Day Craft to take home." The cost for the Earth Day event is $20 per family, and only ONE ticket is needed for the entire family. "Meet Miss Jen at the farm stand!" All children must be accompanied by a guardian. Refunds and exchanges are "only permitted 72 hours in advance of the program." Find out more and sign up here: (Eventbrite)

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Today in Bedford:

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From my notebook:

• WMUR's Kevin Skarupa stopped to say hello: "So sweet of Kevin Skarupa to stop and say hello to ARLNH alum Ember (and his mom Sue Berube, former ARLNH Board Member) along the way ❤️😊🐾" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Cannons lacrosse victory: "Bedford U14- walking off the field victorious after an away game v. The Seacoast!" (Bedford Cannons Lacrosse via Facebook)
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• MIT PhD candidate visits Riddle Brook School: "Students from Mrs. Bowen's class met with PhD candidate at the Massachusetts Institute on Technology, Shiwei Wang, to discuss their chemistry project. What a great opportunity to talk about science! 🧪🔬👨‍🔬" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Take and make kits: "April Take and Make kits are available this week in the Children's Room for kids 3-12." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

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