🌱 Reading Pups + Robert's 'Not Cold Case'+ Bacteria Blooms Update

Hey, Bedford. It's Thursday and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's happening in our community today. I'll get right to it.

• The "reading pups" are back!
• AG's Office: Shooting death of Bedford's Denise Roberts is still an "active investigation."
• A new advisory panel will tackle bacteria blooms in New Hampshire's lakes and ponds.

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Mostly sunny today, and breezy. A nice day! High: 81 Low: 53.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Bedford today:

1. It's hard to believe that seven years have passed since the shooting death of Denise Robert from Bedford, who was killed walking on a quiet Manchester street. The 62 year old was shot while she was out for an evening walk in North Manchester on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, after parking in a church parking lot, when neighbors said previously they had heard a single gunshot. Local, state, and federal investigators searched the neighborhood for clues, but so far, no arrests have been made. The attorney general's office said, "It's not a cold case," but is an active investigation. (WMUR Manchester)
2. The Bedford Public Library has a happy announcement: "The reading pups are coming back!" Emerging readers can come to the BPL and spend 15 minutes reading to Lily or Lucy! Lucy will be all ears on Sept. 6, and Lily would love to hear stories on Sept. 14. Bedford Library Cardholders can call the Children's Room to reserve a spot at 603-792-1389." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
3. A new advisory panel will research how to reduce cyanobacteria blooms on New Hampshire lakes and ponds, officials announced. Several toxic blooms closed lakes and ponds in the state this year, including Crystal Lake in Manchester and Sebbins Pond in Bedford. Bacteria blooms are believed to have killed dogs in New Hampshire. They can also make people sick. IN addition to the advisory panel, a new hotline has been set up to report cases of cyanobacteria blooms, that look like green scum on the beach or water. In the past, the state would post warning signs on specific beaches or a specific area of a water, but now the entire pond or lake is labeled when toxic bacteria levels are found. Pets and people should stay away from the water until the state puts out an "all clear" report saying that the pond or lake water and beaches are safe. (InDepthNH.org)

Today in Bedford:

• Join Cub Scouts. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Animal Rescue League of N.H.: "We are so excited to announce that after 165 days at the ARLNH, Snowball & Slush went home yesterday!" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• The Canvas Road Show: "↪️ 30 more days! Are you excited for 'Hocus Pocus 2?' 🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️🧹 Well we are, and we had to do something special. On Sept. 28 we are doing a Witch Theme Workshop with some fun project for you to pick from." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "📣Attention volunteers! The new Girl Scout year is right around the corner and there are several trainings now available online for our new and updated programs." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Bedford N.H. Public Library: "Cinema Sunday is back in September with an offer you can't refuse! Join us for a classic film on the big screen in the McAllaster Room, learn a little about the history of the movie beforehand, and stay for discussion afterward." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

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