🌱 Swimmers Win Championship + $100M Project Adds Bedford Partner

Welcome back, Bedford. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know that's going on around town. Today you'll find news about...

• New "wow" real estate listings.
• Bedford swim teams win the Division 1 Championships!
• New partner Mike Dion adds 40 acres to $100 million project.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; warm. High: 60 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Are you curious about what's new in Bedford real estate? Patch has you covered! Check out this 1970s home on 17 Northgate Drive. It's listed for $450,000—and was fully renovated in 2018! Find out more about this home, attend open houses and see other new Bedford property listings here: (Bedford Patch)
2. A shoutout to the Bedford boys' and girls' swim teams who won the Division 1 NHIAA Swimming and Diving Championships at the University of New Hampshire last weekend! It's not the first time. Both Bedford swim teams have won the Division I championships every year for the past three years. Congratulations! (Yahoo! Voices)
3. Now that Bedford developer Mike Dion is a partner and co-signer of a proposed $100 million Monitor Way development project in Concord, it has 40 more acres. Plans for the 135-acre mixed-use development, with public access to the Merrimack River and walking trails, include 650 housing units, shops, self-storage units and more. (Yahoo News)

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Today in Bedford:

• Raytheon Retirement Seminar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Dixieland Florist is permanently closed: "Anyone know Debbie Nelson from Dixieland Florist? - Just found out that they permanently closed and I am devastated! They were the best florist in the area. Debbi was the sweetest person, and always willing to help..." (Nextdoor)
• One week until the next Fiber Arts Group! "Do you knit, crochet, embroider, spin, sew, weave, braid rugs, or do any kind of fiber craft? Bring a project to work on and join us as we learn new things from each other. Register online: (Bedford Public Library via Twitter)
• Hear what the candidates have to say on BCTV: Be sure to tune in and hear what the Candidates have to say! (Bedford Community Television via Twitter)
• Charlie's Showcase Basketball Games: See Bedford vs. BG Friday night. Six "awesome baskets" will be raffled off. "Please consider purchasing tickets online!" (Bulldog Athletics via Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you soon.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and media producer. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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