🌱 REI Co-Op Coming To Bedford + Rental Assistance Program To End

Hello, all! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know that's happening in Bedford today. Today you'll find news about:

• REI Co-Op is coming to Market and Main.
• No new applications for emergency rental assistance.
• A shoutout to footballer Jake, a Star Student Athlete.
• RTM Communications was acquired by a Massachusetts company.

But first, today's weather:

Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny. High: 70 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Outdoor enthusiasts, a new REI Co-Op store is coming to the Market and Main shopping center in Bedford. REI announced it is "officially coming to Market and Main" on South River Road next fall. The new location will be next to Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. The store stocks equipment and clothing for camping, water sports, and hiking, and will also provide a full-service bike shop and ski and snowboard shop with curbside pickup, the company said in a recent release. (KSLA)
2. New applications for emergency rental assistance are no longer being accepted from Bedford and other New Hampshire residents, officials announced. Under the New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program, applications already submitted "will be reviewed and funded." New Hampshire "won’t receive any additional resources" from the United States Treasury to continue to fund the program after Dec. 29. (Eagle-Tribune)
3. A shoutout to Jake, a Star Student Athlete from Bedford! Patch has launched an initiative with T-Mobile to recognize athletes who are also making a difference in their communities. Jake was nominated by Donna Karwacki. He plays football and "is well respected in his community and has big plans for his future!" Keep up the good work! Know an outstanding student athlete? Nominate them as a Patch Star Student Athlete (Bedford Patch)
4. RTM Communications of Bedford was acquired by IntraSystems of Braintree, Massachusetts. RTM Communications provides "cybersecurity, risk assessment, disaster recovery, business continuity, wide area communications, and computer services," services for small to medium-sized businesses. A release noted that the Bedford acquisition will "expand IntraSystems’ geographic reach in the Northeast and enhance company offerings and resources, particularly in the areas of managed services and cybersecurity." Ray Benoit founded RTM Communications in 1999. (EIN News)

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Today in Bedford:

• Pick Your Project Workshop - Bedford. (6:30 p.m.)
• Cozy Knit Blanket Workshop- Bedford. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Leadership experiences: "Today's reason for loving Girl Scouts is the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE)! The GSLE encourages girls to discover themselves by doing hands on experiences they want to do." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Movie night on the big screen: "Join us for a movie on the big screen. Bring your own small snack and drink if you would like. Registration is required. To sign up, please visit https://bedfordnhlibrary.org/A... or call (603) 472-2300." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Bedford Community Television: "NOVEMBER is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Watch this brief video to learn how you can help when someone experiences a seizure." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. 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 fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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