🌱Segway Scooter East Coast Tour +Fireworks Update+ Meet Thor And Zeus

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Daily. Find out everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town...

First, today's weather:

A hot day today with clouds and sun. High: 96 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Meet Thor, Zeus and other pets of the week looking for their forever home in the Bedford area. Thousands of dogs across New Hampshire and within driving distance would love to meet you. Luna the rabbit is "waiting patiently" at The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire. Patch has partnered with our friends from Petfinder and has a list of animals available for adoption near you this week. (Bedford Patch)
2. Segway-Ninebot announced the company's third annual tour of eco-friendly solutions for short-distance travel. One of its featured products of the Segway Across America: East Coast Edition, is a "friendly scooter" for daily commuting that has room for two, storage, and an "expansive set of smart features." This year's east coast tour will be from Niagara Falls, New York, to Miami. Segway was founded in Bedford, New Hampshire. You can read more about this story here: (Joplin Globe)
3. The Bedford Public Library will be closed for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The library will be closed on Saturday, July 2; Sunday, July 3; and Monday, July 4. Library activities begin again on Tuesday, July 5. Don't forget the H2OH! lawn party on Wednesday, July 6, for ages 0 -12. You can find out more about summer story time and events at the Bedford Library here: (Bedford Public Library)
4. Where will fireworks light up the night sky over the holiday weekend? Manchester is having its annual fireworks display on Sunday, July 3 at Arms Park with live orchestra music, and fireworks starting at dusk, or about 9:30 p.m., city officials said. No pets and no alcoholic beverages, please. Food trucks will be serving a variety of food and nonalcoholic beverages on-site starting at 6 p.m. There are many other communities also celebrating with splashes of fireworks. You can see the full listing here: (WMUR)

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From my notebook:

• Animal Rescue League of NH: "Are you missing your long-haired kitty?" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Farnsworth Weekend is back!" (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Town of Bedford Recreation Department: "Are you looking for something fun and festive to make for the Fourth of July?" (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a freelance writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter.

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