🌱 Kohl's Sephora Opens Next Week + Welcome Officer Loud + Soccer Win

Hi all. It's me, Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 62.

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Here are the top 4 stories in Bedford today:

1. Sephora is opening at Kohl's on July 20! The Kohl’s store at 81 South River Road in Bedford will be celebrating with product samples and more. The new 2,500-square-foot beauty area will have the same look and feel of the larger, freestanding Sephora stores. Trained beauty advisors will be on hand with samples of products for the kick-off. (Sephora)
2. If you want to find contact information about a business or service, or if you are looking for information related to a job search, the Bedford Library has a powerful database you can search. It's called Reference Solutions at (formerly Reference USA) and is offered through the Bedford Public Library website. You can access this powerful online database from home with your Bedford Public Library card. Find information about thousands of American and Canadian businesses, as well as residential listings in the U.S. if you're looking for a friend and can't locate their contact info. (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
3. A shout out to Officer Michael Loud of Bedford, who graduated first in his class at the 188th Full Time Police Academy. His graduating class is called the "Historic 188th" as it was the first class to graduate while another full-time class was already in session. Let's all welcome Officer Loud to Bedford! (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
4. Congratulations to players and the coach of the Bedford Bulldogs U14 Boys soccer team! The team won the recent 3v3 soccer tournament at the United Together Neve Alone Cup, despite playing in the hot and humid summer weather. Way to go! (Bedford Athletic Club via Facebook)

Today in Bedford:

• Corn Hole & Outdoor Projects. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Animal Rescue League of NH: "Missing your handsome young kitty?" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Yes! Girl Expo is back! Join us for a day of fun for everyone, with many activities for everyone to enjoy." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• The Canvas Road Show: "Fun full day of crafts during today's Art &Yoga Camp. Interested in having your child join us?" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Bedford N.H. Community Television: "Last week the Bedford N.H. Public Library held their H2OH! Summer Party and Broadcast Production Coordinator Andrew Fenn and Host Caitlin Fitzgerald from BCTV were there to capture all the fun." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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You're caught up for today! I'll see you tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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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