🌱 Record High Home Prices + Bedford Police: How To Bike Safely

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In this edition, read about these stories and more...

• Find out how to bike safely in Bedford.
• Bubbles and Badges raises funds for Special Olympics.
• Housing prices tie record high.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. May is National Bike Safety Month, and The Bedford Police Department posted tips about how to bike safely in Bedford: Bicycles in roadways "are considered vehicles." Anyone older than the age of 10 should ride a bike "like a vehicle on the street" traveling in the same direction as other vehicles. Sidewalks are for pedestrians. If you ride your bike on a sidewalk, always give pedestrians the right of way, and (my favorite) don't ride your bike into Grandma or a baby stroller. To cross the street, stop first, then walk your bike in a crosswalk across the street like a pedestrian... See more about using turn signals here: (Bedford Police Department via Twitter)
2. A shoutout to Bedford Police Department volunteers and friends from the Merrimack Police Department who washed cars—and even a few large trucks—at the Bubbles and Badges car wash this weekend. And it was all for a good cause. The Bubbles and Badges car wash raised money for Special Olympics in New Hampshire. See photos of the event, and a few sparkling clean vehicles, here: (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
3. One housing record was tied, and another is closer to an all-time high. In April, the Seacoast area tied for the highest median home price since last June. And across the state, the median home price "climbed for a third straight month" and was within $10,000 of topping the median home price record. Strong demand, higher interest rates and very low inventory are making it challenging for consumers to find affordable homes. Bedford real estate agent Sara Lucas "had six clients who couldn't find either a condo or house to buy." "It’s incredible there’s no inventory,” she added. (Subscription/The Union Leader)

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From my notebook:

• Thanks, grandparents and grandfriends! "Thank you, Grandparents and Grandfriends for a successful visit at Riddle Brook School this morning. We were over the moon to host so many special people and our students were so happy to show you off!" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Root beer floats: "Root beer floats from Bedford PTG to end the day today. Yummy! 🤤 Card My Yard Bedford always has a fun message to make us smile in the morning." (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• Visit in person or online through Saturday: "Spring Fair at the Bedford Craftworkers' Guild in progress until Saturday, May 13. Stop by to browse so many Mother's Day, graduation, and birthday gifts! We are open 10 to 5, 5 Meetinghouse Road." (The Craftworkers' Guild via Facebook)
• Play baseball on June 3: "Girl Scouts, let's play ball⚾! On June 3, enjoy an evening of fun as you cheer on the Vermont Lake Monsters as they take on the Westfield Starfires at Centennial Field in Burlington, Vermont. Registration ends May 18." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Popular Sea Glass Creations: "Who is looking for a LADIES NIGHT? 🙋‍♀️ We will be doing our popular SEA GLASS CREATIONS CLASS at The Hill Bar & Grille (McIntyre Ski Area) For Ladies Night all you lovely Ladies will receive 25 percent off food and beverages at the event." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Clever spring and Mother's Day craft: "Miss Jane thinks this is so clever for Spring & Mother's Day. Not only is it so pretty, it uses recycled material. 😊🌷" (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Bedford area pets waiting to be adopted: "See Paprika, Mint, Alphie & More. "(Bedford Patch)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning.

— 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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