🌱 NY Times Best Selling Kid's Author + Pass Wrestles In Summer Games

Hello, Bedford! I'm in your inbox today to bring you up to speed on everything that's happening today in Bedford, including news on:

• Summer Author Panel features three local children and young adult authors.
• Route 101 road paving over Pulpit Brook Wednesday, July 12.
• Wrestler Nate Pass of Bedford placed second in 2023 Bay State Summer Games

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But first, today's weather: Warmer with a shower or two. High: 87 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. The Bedford Public Library will hold a Summer Author Panel for kids aged 10 and up on Tuesday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. The Author Panel, sponsored by the Friends of Bedford Library, will feature three local middle grade and young adult authors: Christine Boucher, author of "Express Yourself! Joyful Journaling for Kids; Emilie Christie Burack, who writes novels, picture books, and biographies for children and young adults; and MarcyKate Connolly, a best-selling New York Times children’s book who released her debut young adult novel, Twin Daggers. (Bedford Patch)
2. Drivers can expect delays for road paving on Route 101 Wednesday, July 12, after paving was canceled due to rain on Monday, July 10. The section of Route 101 over Pulpit Brook is the last step in the Red Listed Bridge replacement project, according to the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. Road work begins at 5 a.m., weather permitting, and is expected to be completed the same day. Drivers can expect delays with one alternating lane of traffic and are encouraged to seek alternate routes. (Manchester Ink Link)
3. A shoutout to Nate Pass of Bedford who placed second in the 2023 Bay State Summer Games in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. On Saturday, came in second in the 138-pound rank. Hundreds of other high school wrestlers competed in the Boys Scholastic category. Congratulations, Nate! (Patch)

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Today in Bedford:

Tuesday, July 11

• Summer Author Panel for Ages 10 and Up (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Meet Alex: "This is Alex. Alex has been through a lot of changes. He would think that life was getting good with a big yard and room to run, but then moved, and apartment life was too small, and young children made it even smaller. Alex likes the outdoors." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Awesome first week at camp "Another awesome first week at Camp Farnsworth in the books! What was your camper's favorite thing they did this week? Let us know in the comments." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Alapage Boutique winsBusinesses Unleashed contest: "Raising $880 for the animals, Alapage Boutique was the winner of our Businesses Unleashed contest, sponsored by Rise Private Wealth Management! Winnings include a year-long Business Partnership valued at $5,000." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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