Democrat Wins + Poison Ivy Flourishes + Suspect Runs From Police

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First, today's weather:

Rain throughout the day. High: 74 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Democrat Catherine Rombeau beat Republican Linda Camarota by a narrow margin in Tuesday's special election to replace David Danielson in the New Hampshire statehouse. In a Facebook post, Rombeau thanked Bedford voters for their support, and is "Looking forward to getting to work!" (Bedford Patch)
2. Poison ivy has flourished this year thanks to the wet summer weather. The dreaded three-leaf plant is food for wildlife, but causes misery for people. This year, Bedford resident Lauren Collins-Cline said she found it in her garden and other places. University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension specialist Malin Clyde noted that the oil from poison ivy can spread, even if a person doesn’t actually touch the plant. Poison ivy removal company owner Helaine Hughes added that it's important to wash everything because the oil can last three to five years, and you can touch many things before you get the rash. (The Union Leader).
3. Two Manchester men, Pedro Nunez, 20, and Ayei Akot, 22, were taken into custody after one of the suspects ran from police following a Saturday morning accident on Spring Street in Manchester. A caller said a woman was struck by a vehicle, and people were fighting at the scene. When police arrived at 2:35 a.m, they found a man lying in the road with serious injuries. A witness said he had seen an unknown woman get hit by a vehicle and that the man was assaulted. According to police, a witness who intervened was also assaulted and his backpack was stolen. (Jeffrey Hastings)

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Today in Bedford:

• Student picture day (BEEP) - Memorial School (12:00 AM)
• School Pictures today - Riddle Brook School (12:00 AM)
• Grade 1 Parent Information Night - Riddle Brook School (6:00 PM)

Bedford Patch Notebook

• Bedford Community Television: BCTV visited Bedford High School recently to "Meet the Coaches". In this video, you can catch all the Coaches Interviews and hear about the upcoming Fall Sports Season with Host BCTV Volunteer Cory Munsterteiger. (Facebook)
• Bedford Public Library: Expanded fall hours start today. The Library will be open until 8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Sundays from 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. (Facebook)
• Bedford Public Library: Not sure what to read next? Check out the Bedford Public Library's blog and book displays from August, including nonfiction books on grilling, herbs and finances, sports fiction, family mysteries ... (Facebook)
• Airshow in New Hampshire: The Thunderbirds air show will be at the Pease Air National Guard base in Portsmouth on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11-12. (Seacoastonline)
• Douglas Millett Obituary (2021) - Bedford, NH - Union Leader (Legacy.com)
• Kathleen Hammar Obituary (1939 - 2021) - Windham, NH - Lowell Sun (Legacy.com)

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