🌱 Wine Crates Fall Off Truck +NHSPCA Rescues Dozens Of Animals

Hello, Bedford. It's Paula Constance with your fresh copy of the Bedford Patch newsletter, filled with everything that's happening in Bedford today. In this issue, you'll read about these stories and more...

• The New Hampshire SPCA rescues dozens of animals from Bedford home.
• Crates of wine tumble off of truck after sharp turn.
• Bedford zero-waste grocery store welcomes customers.

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But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 81 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. The New Hampshire SPCA needs your help! They are asking for donations, food and adopters for dozens of animals rescued from a Bedford home, bringing the total number of animals in its care to over 200. Last week, thirty-three dogs, three birds and a cat were rescued from a Bedford home that had mold and an “overwhelming” odor of animal waste and urine, a press release said. Dogs were living in "wire crates" stacked three high in the home that had been previously investigated by the New Hampshire SPCA over the summer, when they had to remove "horses, donkeys and other dogs." Find out more here: (WMUR Manchester)
2. If you ordered a glass of chardonnay or merlot, and your restaurant was out of stock, it may have been one of ten cases of wine that tumbled off of the back of a delivery truck in Bedford. The crates of new wine headed for a New Hampshire restaurants fell of the back of a pickup truck when it turned onto Route 101 on Thursday morning. When the roadway was cleared, the surviving bottles were stacked on the side of the road. See the lineup here: (WMUR Manchester)
3. What is New Hampshire's first zero-waste grocery? Doors opened to the earth-minded Live Free Refillery Aug. 10 at 460 State Route 101. The grocery store is "a new way of selling groceries without single-use packaging." Walk into the store and you will find reusable containers, like glass mason jars, to fill up on nuts, seeds, rice, beans, whole grains, coffee, teas, spices, and even laundry and dish soap. Packaging is made from reusable, recyclable or biodegradable materials for a healthier environment. The Live Free Refillery was started by Juliette Buell after she worked in agriculture for 15 years. (New Hampshire Business Review)

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Today in Bedford:

Saturday, August 26

• Open Studio/Walk-In (10:00 AM)
• Bedford Garden Club Mum Sale Continues (6:00 PM)
• Pick Your Project Workshop (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thank you. Jaelyn, Jordyn, Addy, and Bear: "Talk about a cool quartet of cousins! Jaelyn, Jordyn, Addy, and Bear saved their money for two years and bought items for our animals with 1/2 of the money and are donating the other 1/2 of the money to the animals in Lahaina, Hawaii!" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Amazing sponsors: "Special thank you to our amazing sponsors! Because of your generosity our athlete’s experience is elevated at BHS. We look forward to our continued partnership!" (Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club via Facebook)
• BCTV program and live events schedule: "Here is this week's BCTV program and live events schedules. Please visit www.bedfordtv.com for online and on demand viewing. Thank you for watching!" (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Free Tours and Garden Party at Historic Stark Home (August 27)
• Merrimack River Trail TRIATHLON (August 27)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Fresh Perks Every Week (August 29)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (August 31)
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You're good for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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