🌱 Solar Array Landfill + Surprise Stowaway + Turn The Town Red

Rise and shine, Bedford! Let's start your Sunday with everything you need to know going on today in our area.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny today and cooler. High: 65 Low: 48.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. The largest solar array in New Hampshire has been approved. Timothy Clougherty, Deputy Director of the city of Manchester public works department, spoke about the long-anticipated project in a recent podcast. The capped landfill on Dunbarton Road in Manchester will be the location of a sparkling new solar array that will power up to 500 homes. After many years of discussion, the forward-thinking solar panel project was approved by the Aldermen and is finally moving full speed ahead. City officials broke ground with Kearsarge Energy of Boston. The solar energy project is expected to be completed sometime this year. (Patch)
2. An unexpected stowaway: If you fly Southwest Airlines from the Manchester-Boston regional airport, you may know that the airline allows pets to fly with you as long as they meet airline requirements and can fit in an approved carrier under the seat. A couple flying on Southwest to Las Vegas, Nevada made headlines this week when their pet unknowingly became a stowaway in their suitcase.Southwest airlines discovered that one of their suitcases was over the weight limit. When they opened the bag, they were surprised to find the family's Chihuahua hiding in a cowboy boot. The Southwest agent kindly offered to take care of the visibly upset dog while the family was away. The next time you fly, make sure you know where your pets are. (WMUR)
3. The Bedford Police Department is asking for help to Turn the Town Red during the National Red Ribbon Week Drug-Prevention Initiative. Police Chief John Bryfonski asked the community to join the Bedford Police Department and BeBold, a Bedford-based, non-profit drug awareness, education, and prevention coalition, to show support for the National Red Ribbon Week drug-prevention initiative from Oct. 23-31. Residents and businesses will be hanging red lights and/or red bows or ribbons on their homes and businesses in a show of support to help keep Bedford drug and alcohol free. (Twitter Bedford NH Police)

Today in Bedford:

• Beginner Mushroom Walk, Hollis. (9:00 a.m.)
• Beginner Mushroom Walk. (9:00 a.m.)
• Spamalot: School Edition by Majestic Theatre Teens. (2:00 p.m.)
• Give Thanks Painting. (6:00 p.m.)

Bedford Patch Notebook

• Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club: Congratulations to Boys Golf on their State Championship win! (Facebook)
• Animal Rescue League of NH: Online Registration Is Now Closed! HOWEVER, you can still come to the Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, 1 Line Drive, Manchester, NH from 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. and register right before the race tomorrow morning (Saturday, Oct. 16). (Facebook)
• Bedford Community Television: Here is this week's BCTV program schedule. (Facebook)

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Events:

• Children's Trick or Treat (October 17)
• NH Philharmonic Orchestra - From Darkness to Hope (October 17)
• Special Needs Trust Webinar (October 21)
• Raytheon Employees - Make the Most Out of Your Open Enrollment! (October 21)
• Community Shred Day (October 23)
• Children's Trick or Treat (October 23)
• Ghouls, goblins, and creatures of the night; join us for Halloween food, drinks, and finance! (October 28)
• Halloween an Interactive NightLife Experience (October 30)
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— Paula Constance

About me: I am a freelance writer, author, and media producer. I am committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place.

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