🌱 Expect Turnpike Construction Delays + Trinity Appreciates Donor

Good morning, Bedford! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's happening locally today. In this issue, you'll find out about these stories and more...

• Expect delays this weekend on the FE Everett Turnpike.
• Ed Baroody donates at Trinity fundraiser.
• Bedford officer hands our Scoop for Safety.

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But first, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 84 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Expect delays on the FE Everett Turnpike in Bedford for line painting Sunday night, Aug. 13 -Monday night Aug. 14 in the southbound lanes at the I-293 Interchange. Lines will be painted on the road between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. closing lanes of traffic and the westbound exit onto Route 101. Find out about traffic delays for free with real-time traffic messages by text or email. (Manchester Ink Link)
2. Business owner Ed Baroody donated $125,000 to Trinity High School. The owner of the Zoo Manchester fitness center and finance chair for St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Bedford presented the generous donation last week at the sold-out 31st Annual Trinity High School Golf Tournament fundraiser at the Derryfield County Club in Manchester. "'I’m honored to be here today – even though I’m a Central graduate,' Baroody said with a wide grin." (Manchester Ink Link)
3. A young lady running with her mom watched for traffic and used the crosswalk, earning her an unexpected Scoop for Safety. Officer Proulx noticed the girl and her mom practicing safe pedestrian behavior and handed out a card for "a free ice cream from our friends at The Inside Scoop." Bedford officers are on the lookout for kids practicing safety this summer, "like wearing their helmets while biking, using the crosswalks, or demonstrating safe pedestrian behavior on the roads." Be safe, Bedford! (Bedford Police via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

Saturday, August 12

• Sea Glass Art Creations (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Adoption fees waived for Lola: "Her name is Lola, she was a showgirl. But now she's a shelter dog looking for a ride out of here. This enthusiastic girl is looking for an enthusiastic family! And August is the time! (psst... Lola is 1.5 years old, adoption fees are waived." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts learn to speak about how they feel: "✨Navigate life's ebbs and flows with Girl Scouts' NEW Mental Wellness patch program. The FREE activities are designed for girls in grades 4 through 12 and teach them how to tune into every emotion and speak up about the way they feel." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Craft Corner: "Watch this episode of Craft Corner this week on BCTV channels 16 & HD1072. Visit www.bedfordtv.com for program times." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you soon 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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