🌱 Sen. Shaheen Visits Bedford High + Kaboom And Howie Westminster Run

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• Sen. Jean Shaheen visits Bedford High to discuss mental health.
• Amber McCune's border collies competed at the Westminster Dog Show.
• New Futures for Females career expo.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. U.S. Senator Jean Shaheen visited Bedford High School on Monday to discuss “the ongoing youth mental health crisis." Senator Shaheen met with students and staff at Bedford High School to find out what can be done and listened to their personal stories and concerns. The Senator was inspired by the students' dedication "to breaking down stigmas and supporting each other as they work through mental health challenges. " She will "continue to push for federal investments” in programs that support mental health. (InDepthNH.org)
2. If you watched the Westminster Dog Show, you may have seen Amber McCune of Bedford and her border collies Kaboom and Howie racing through the Agility competition. Kaboom won the 24-inch class Agility championship last year, "and it wasn’t his first time." On the last trip to Westminster, "another of McCune’s border collies, Howie — Kaboom’s sibling — took that prize with a run time of 32.34 seconds.” (Subscription/The Union Leader)
3. Rebecca Brown, senior project manager at Bedford engineering and design firm GPI/Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. stocked up on mini-marshmallows for last week’s two-day "New Futures for Females" career expo. The girls used mini marshmallows and toothpicks “to build their own bridges” at the student-led career fair. The "New Futures for Females" career expo was attended by 200 students at Girls at Work Inc. (Manchester Ink Link)

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• Teacher appreciation back to the 70s and 80s: "Part 1: Time warp back to the 70s & 80s today to kick off teacher appreciation week. Thank you, Bedford PTG, for sending us all home with a sugar rush from the throwback candy! The door decorations are amazing!" (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• Make safe bike choices: "May is National Bicycle Safety Month. Here are some ways to make safe choices while on a bicycle." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Custom birthday pillow: "We celebrated Esha's birthday today making custom pillow. How fun are these!! 💤 Must say, these kids were pretty creative with their designs and color choices. Great group! 🎉🎨👏" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• One more week: "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 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford." (The Craftworkers' Guild via Facebook)
• Learn about bugs and their natural habitat: "Brownies, register now for these awesome programs! On May 24, learn about bugs and their natural habitat and find out why they're important with our Bugs Badge program🐛. Also on May 24, you'll get to explore nature." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Sports and town meetings live on BCTV: Watch live BHS Boys Lacrosse action, Planning Board and School Board meetings live on BCTV." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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