🌱 Petition To Expel BHS Boys Over Scandal + NH Flights In Danger

Hello, all. Paula Constance here with your new edition of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything that's happening in Bedford today, including these stories:

• A petition has been created by a Bedford High senior to expel male students who secretly took and shared inappropriate photos of female students, 'rating' their bodies and circulating their images on trading cards in school and online.
• New Hampshire passenger flights are facing a serious threat.
• The best nearby pumpkin patches!

But first, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 65 Low: 44.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. A senior student created a petition seeking to expel Bedford NH High School boys who 'rated' girls' bodies after secretly taking inappropriate pictures of female students, making trading cards with their names and circulating the images in school and online. Some are calling for the male students to be removed from the high school after "causing irreparable harm" to the females and the school. In an email last week, the school's principal said the accused students are in danger of suspension, but petition author Kristen Caldwell said that "simply would not be enough to bring justice for the young women." In a statement released on Sept. 22, the Bedford Police Department said it "had not received any images, information, or evidence of a violation of New Hampshire law from any student, school staff, or parent." (Bedford Patch)
2. Airplane flights and passengers in New Hampshire are facing "a serious threat" almost daily from blinding laser strikes — and "New Hampshire led the way with 142 reported incidents in 2022 at airports in Nashua, Manchester, and Merrimack," according to a MassLive analysis. Airports across New England were hit with 26 laser strikes, FAA data showed, with most happening at the Nashua Airport. The FAA opened an investigation after three Boston pilots said they’d been lit up by green lasers on approach to Logan Airport and Massachusetts General Hospital. Travel safely! (MassLive.com)
3. Looking for a nearby pumpkin patch? Sunnycrest Farm and Mack's Apples, just a 15-minute ride away in Londonderry, were listed among New England's Top Pumpkin Patches for Festive Fall Fun by WOKQ. Sunnycrest Farm has been a family-run farm since 1943 with pick-your-own apples, a bakery and farmer's market. Mack's Apples is an award-winning "National Bicentennial Farm" that opened in 1732. Mack's offers pick-your-own apples, a farmer's market and an ice cream store. (WOKQ)

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Today in Bedford:

Tuesday, September 26

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (8:30 AM)
• Using & Protecting Home Equity in Retirement (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Can you help Bedford police identify this woman: "The Bedford Police Department is seeking help from the community with identifying the individual in connection to a theft that occurred at the NH Liquor Store on Leavy Drive on Sept. 20. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to Officer Bellemore:" (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Happy Birthday, Avery: "For Avery's birthday party, she had a special request for a NEW design. We made it happen and just LOVE how everyone's sign came out. We hope you had a great birthday Avery! 🎉🥳" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• One week until the first concert in the library music series: "Only one more week until the first concert of the season! Don't forget to sign up:" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Rotary Club thanks meeting guests: "Grateful to have had the honor of hosting Tanya Randolph, ambassador of Philanthropy & Community Outreach, and Bill Jean, from Feed NH, on our recent Bedford Rotary meeting. Their dedication to making a positive impact is truly inspiring." (Rotary Club of Bedford, NH via Facebook)

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• 'Get your Halloween on' at the Howl-O-Ween 5K run/walk to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH (October 21)
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You're officially in the loop 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 X, formerly Twitter.

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