🌱 Plane Crash: Avoid Technology Drive+Find Shots+ Kids Meet Star

Happy Monday! Catch up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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A beautiful sunny day. Breezy. High: 51 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Plane Crash: Investigators Search For Clues: Investigators looking for clues to find out what caused a small plane to crash and burst into flames on the shore of the Merrimack River in Bedford. The small plane from Castle Aviation was flying from Essex County Airport in New Jersey to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Friday night. The pilot reported having engine trouble as he approached the runway. The Bedford police department started receiving 911 calls just after 11:30 p.m. According to Bedford police, officers found the wreckage of a twin-engine plane engulfed in flames just across the river from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. The pilot and sole occupant of the plane, Emanuel Vomvolakis, 23, of Linden, Michigan, did not survive the crash. Authorities are asking people to avoid Technology Drive while the crash s being investigated. (WMUR)
2. Booster Blitz, In-Home Shots: If you were unable to get an appointment for a booster shot during the state's recent Booster Blitz on Saturday, Dec. 11, you can make an appointment at pharmacies or find a walk-in location by calling 211, the state's COVID-19 hotline. The state’s mobile vaccine van is also offering booster doses. State health officials say another Booster Blitz is planned as New Hampshire is battling the highest amount of new cases in the country, with hospitals at capacity. New Hampshire Individuals who may need a booster shot given to them in their home can find out more here: (NHPR)
3. Harlem Globetrotter Meets Kids At SNHU Arena: A few Granite State kids had a chance to meet Chris "Handles" Franklin from the Harlem Globetrotters on Thursday. The meeting was part of Make-a-Wish Ambassadors Day held at SNHU Arena. Franklin signed and gave away items for the kids and took pictures with everyone. Families can see the Harlem Globe Trotters play at the SNHU Arena on Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. (WMUR)

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Today in Bedford:

• The Craftworkers' Guild Annual Holiday Fair (10:00 a.m.)
• Sled, Tree And Countdowns Workshop (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Animal Rescue League of N.H.: "We are excited and honored to have finalized a partnership with Chris' Hero Pets yesterday!" (Facebook)
• Bedford (NH) Public Library: "A big thank you to all of our crocheters and knitters who participated in the Red Scarf Project!" (Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Girl Scouts across our council are brightening their communities this holiday season! Girl Scouts from Laconia and Gilford laid wreaths at the Boscawen Veteran’s Cemetery." (Facebook)
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— Paula Constance

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