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  • Driving through Bedford tolls tonight? Here’s what changes at 10 p.m.
  • Which Bedford students just made Rivier University’s prestigious Dean’s List?
  • How Bedford’s boys hockey battled unbeaten Trinity in a 6-3 loss

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  • Friday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 44 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 44, low: 33.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 38 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tolls on Everett Turnpike in Bedford go cashless (wmur.com) — If you drive the Everett Turnpike through Bedford, be ready: starting at 10 p.m. Thursday, the Bedford tolls will stop taking cash and switch to all E‑ZPass lanes. Toll workers are finishing their final shifts there as construction continues through spring, and transportation officials urge drivers to slow to 25 mph and consider signing up for E‑ZPass.
   

2. Local students achieve academic honors at Rivier (cabinet.com) — Bedford families can celebrate several local students earning spots on Rivier University’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List, an honor requiring at least a 3.5 GPA. The article also highlights many neighboring towns’ honorees, underscoring strong academic achievement across the region.
   

3. High school roundup: Lucier scores 5 goals in Trinity boys hockey's win over Bedford (unionleader.com) — Bedford High’s boys hockey team fell 6-3 to unbeaten Trinity on Wednesday night at Sullivan Arena in Goffstown, despite two goals from senior Colin Langianese and another from junior captain Dylan Riccio. Goalie Savo Ftorek faced heavy pressure, turning aside 33 shots, as Bedford dropped to 1-3-1 in NHIAA Division I play.
   

4. NH House Approves State Takeover of Troubled School Districts (indepthnh.org) — A Bedford state representative is backing a new bill that would let New Hampshire’s Education Department temporarily take over financially troubled school districts, modeled partly on charter school oversight rules. While sparked by Claremont’s deficit, the measure could affect any district that misses audits or violates standards, raising questions about local control that Bedford residents may want to watch closely.
   

5. Sally A Bosquet (nashuatelegraph.com) — Bedford residents are mourning Sally A. Bosquet, who passed away January 4 at Bedford Hills Center after recently moving from Milford. A devoted wife, mother, and Nana, she was known for her generous hospitality, love of family gatherings, and years of support for local color-guard and community activities. A Celebration of Life is planned for the spring.
   

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