🌱 New Nonstop Beach Flights + Kaplo Faces Bulldogs + Taco Tour

Hello, Bedford! Let's start with everything worth knowing today in Bedford.

First, today's weather:

Breezy today with a morning rain shower possible. High: 56. Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. New Hampshire High School baseball is in full swing. Bishop Guertin’s Evan Kaplo, a transfer from Bedford High School, will be facing the Bulldogs when the Cardinals and Bulldogs play at Holman Stadium on Monday. Kaplo is a pitcher and second baseman. He pitched a complete five-inning game when BG beat Spaulding 11-0 Wednesday. Watch all the action of the upcoming game at Holman Stadium in Nashua. (Subscription/The Union Leader)
2. You can now book a nonstop flight from Manchester to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, starting Wednesday, and they said the first flight is already sold out. Airport director Ted Kitchens said that Spirit will end its seasonal flights to Tampa and Fort Myers on May 5, but will continue to offer daily flights to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. (Subscription/Union Leader)
3. If you love tacos, in less than three weeks you can sample tacos at more than 60 restaurants around downtown Manchester. The Taco Tour will be on Thursday, May 5, from 4–8 p.m. All restaurants that are part of the Taco Tour will be serving $3 tacos, and many will be serving gluten-free (GF) and vegan (V) options. The event is cash only. The official Taco Tour Manchester Map will be released soon, said Cole Riel of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. (Manchester Ink Link)

Today in Bedford:

• Kreiva Academy 2022-2023 Information Session and Tour. (5 p.m.)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar on April 19 & April 21. (6:30 p.m.)
• Greek Festival Food Pop-up, Pre-Order now through April 30. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Troop 58203 of Salem, N.H. used their earnings from this year's Cookie Season to make Easter baskets for their local food pantry." (Facebook)

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• Kreiva Academy 2022-2023 Information Session and Tour. (April 19)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar on April 19 & April 21 .(April 19)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar on April 19 & April 21. (April 19)
• New Private Middle School, The Harkness House: Virtual Information Night. (April 19)
• Raytheon Retirment Seminar. (April 21)
• Medicaid 101. (April 21)
• Hypnotist | Comedian Frank Santos. (April 23)
• The Basics of Estate Planning. (April 28)
• Run2Rescue 5K. (May 7)
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Announcements:

• RPWM Advisors Honored as Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes (Details)
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• Free Riding Lawn Mower, Freezer, Gas Generator (Details)
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• Skylight Installation, Replacements & Repairs — Roofing Too! (Details)
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— Paula Constance

About me: I am a freelance writer, author, and media producer. I am committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place.