🌱 Olympic Winner Coaches Maggie Foxx + Can You Help This Special Dog

Hey, friends! It's Tuesday in Bedford and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's happening locally today. In this edition, you'll find these stories and more...

• Baseball player Maggie Foxx was one of 60 girls learning advanced softball skills at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Florida.
• Unexpected 4-month-old dog arrives at shelter in need of help in addition to 15 dogs rescued from a Bedford home.
• Sunrise Labs of Bedford provided refreshments for The Rose Mountain Rumble fundraiser.

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But first, today's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 78 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Maggie Foxx of Bedford was one of 60 girls across the nation selected to learn professional softball skills at the legendary Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, Florida. On Saturday, the 17-year-old catcher learned techniques as a softball backstop from coach Aubree Munro, an Olympic softball silver medalist. Foxx said, '“[Softball] definitely moves a lot faster. It’s super fun to be able to up my game to the level of the girls who are playing here and just figure out the little intricacies of baseball vs. softball so I can get to a higher level.”' (MLB.com)
2. Fifteen animals rescued from a Bedford home last week weren't the only dogs in need of care at the Animal Rescue League this week. A 4 months old dog named Beanie arrived unexpectedly at the shelter. She was born blind and has to reply on learning her surroundings. Now at the shelter, she will be starting over. Beanie is a sweet special dog that needs "a new home, a fresh start, a supportive family." Find out more here: (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
3. A shoutout to Sunrise Labs of Bedford for providing food and water for the stations along The Rose Mountain Rumble fundraiser bike ride. This annual event to benefit The Piscataquog Land Conservancy nonprofit, now in its ninth year, brought in $15,000 to support PLC's mission to conserve land, water, and wildlife of 23 communities in southern New Hampshire. (Monadnock Ledger Transcript)

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Today in Bedford:

Tuesday, August 29

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Fresh Perks Every Week (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Can you help the Bedford Police identify this person?: "The Bedford Police Department is seeking help from the community with identifying the individual in connection to a theft that occurred at Lowe's on 8/18/23. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to Officer Flathers:" (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• First day of school: "The first day of school in Bedford is Aug. 29! As many children and teens head to and from school, it is important to remind everyone to be even more cautious. Drivers: You must stop for school busses with flashing red lights." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Tell us about your troop: "Troop 40907 from Vernon, Vermont, recently took the wheel and explored the world of cars! 🚗 They had a blast learning about car maintenance basics at a local mechanic's workshop. We'd love to see what your troop has been up to!" (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• A fun employee event: "Are looking for a unique and fun event for your next employee gathering? Or may this year's holiday party? We had Bluebird Self Storage employee in studio last week to make their own custom Resin Art. Look how amazing these trays came out!" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Join the Graphic Novel Club: "Join us later this month for Graphic Novel Club! Register and then stop by the Children's Room to pick up your books. Register here:" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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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