🌱 Pitcher Jordan Romano Sets Record + Kaboom Wins + Free Tax Forms

Hello, Bedford! Let's catch up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Downpours in the afternoon. High: 57. Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Fisher Cats baseball fans, you will be happy to hear that former New Hampshire Fisher Cats pitcher, Jordan Romano, set a new Toronto Blue Jays record for consecutive saves in Monday’s 3-0 win over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. No one could hit Romano's pitches in a scoreless ninth inning. Romano, 28, started playing for the Major League on June 12, 2019. You can read more here: (Manchester Ink Link)
2. A shout out to Amber McCune of Bedford and her border collie, Kaboom! Kaboom was one of the champion dogs crowned at the 2022 AKC National Agility Championship. Kaboom was the 24-inch Agility Champion. The 8-year-old border collie completed the course in exactly 37.44 seconds. You can read more here:(American Kennel Club)
3. The Bedford Public Library has free tax forms available for your taxes. Federal taxes are due on Monday, April 18, which means there's only one week left! If you need tax forms, including form 1040 with instructions, you will find free forms in the upstairs vestibule of the Bedford Public Library. You will also find Massachusetts part year and non-resident forms. To print tax forms, find out more here: (Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

• IB Visual Arts Exhibition — Bedford High School. (6 p.m.)
• Social Security Seminar. (6 p.m.)
• Fuel Her Fire Cocktail Party & Auction. (6 p.m.)
• Sea Glass Art Creations. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Bedford Fire Department, N.H.: "Members of the Bedford Fire Department paused this morning to remember Lt. James Clark. We are thankful for his friendship, professionalism and dedication. Rest easy Lt., your legacy lives on at BFD." (Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Our Volunteer of the Month is... Sara Howard." (Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

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