🌱 NH Oak Wilt Disease Alert + Wildlife Encounters Signup

Hello again, neighbors! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on these stories and more...

• Report Oak Wilt disease in New Hampshire trees.
• Children ages 3-12 can sign up for Wildlife Encounters.
• Medicaid coverage for new moms will soon extend beyond 60 days.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. If you see signs of Oak Wilt disease in New Hampshire, report it immediately to New Hampshire Forestry officials. An outbreak of the new, quickly spreading fungus has quickly killed oak trees in recent outbreaks in Albany and Long Island, New York, and may be on the verge of attacking New Hampshire trees, officials warn. Red oaks, which have pointy leaves instead of the rounded leaves of white oaks, die quickly after being infected. The life-giving fluids cannot flow through diseased trees, and they quickly die of dehydration, officials said, adding, "The disease is spread over long distances through the transportation of infected logs and firewood." Report diseased red oak trees to the NH Division of Forests and Lands’ Forest Health Program: (NH Department of Natural Cultural Resources)
2. Register for Wildlife Encounters at the Bedford Public Library! Children ages 3-12 can meet and learn about a variety of wild animals in the McAllaster Room. All that is needed to sign up is a Bedford Library card. Two sessions will be offered; the first session will be on Monday, July 17, at 11 a.m. and the second session will be at 1 p.m. Wildlife experts will be on hand to answer all of your questions! Find out more and register here: (Please register for only one session). (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
3. Medicaid coverage for new moms will soon be extended to a full year thanks to a provision in the newly signed state budget. Doctors are praising the decision. Under current state Medicaid rules, postpartum coverage only lasted only 60 days. "'Dr. Danielle Albushies, an OB-GYN in Bedford, said complications can arise months after pregnancy," adding, “When women lose their insurance at that 60-day mark, there is just a huge unsafe gap in the health care for those women where we can be making a difference.'" (New Hampshire Public Radio)

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Today in Bedford:

Wednesday, June 28

• Walk In Wednesday (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• July 4th: Patch 2023 fireworks in and around Bedford. (Bedford Patch)
• Gertrude meets Andrew: "Gertrude was so excited to meet Andrew, because Andrew is one cool kid! She didn't think she was supposed to share the spotlight but was willing because Andrew brought her a brand-new toy, and the shelter $400! Andrew is an artist." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Policing Across the Americas from Bedford: "Policing Across the Americas to Brazil. Recently a Bedford PD family member traveled to Fortaleza, Brazil and had the opportunity to meet with Eduardo Marques of the Pericia Forense do Estado do Ceara, which is a state police unit in Brazil. They exchanged information about the Bedford Police and the special crime scene unit for the state police; an opportunity to extend law enforcement friendship across the Americas." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Bedford Swim Team Barracudas first practice: "We cannot wait for our team to be back in the pool this season! First practice! With the crazy weather we’ve been having, it will be important to check FB, email and our team website for any weather cancellations or delays." (Bedford Swim Team Barracudas via Facebook)
• Art & Yoga Summer Camp: "Art & Yoga Summer Camp 2023. We kicked off our Fantasy & Mythical week with dragons and dragon eggs! 🐉Then the kids ended the class doing yoga with Let's Play & Namaste." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Another fun patriotic craft: "Miss Jane has another fun patriotic craft for you! These would make any Fourth of July event so festive, don't you agree? https://www.facebook.com/lorybugrocks/posts/pfbid0zE52WYFVuSRGYPCHpK6itu87WodpaH5yux2ZNiG7C7kmM9wKBtfvgr8yr22rg7NVl" (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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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