🌱 Three Black Bears On South River Road + Border Collie 'Typo' Wins

Good morning, Bedford!

It's official! Astronomical spring began on Monday at 5:24 p.m. in Bedford, according to the National Weather Service. If you happen to know anyone in Australia, yesterday was the first day of fall in the Southern Hemisphere!🌷

Let's get spring off to a good start with everything happening in Bedford today. In this edition, you'll learn about:

• Three black bears were spotted strolling along South River Road.
• Bedford's Amber McCune and Border Collie Typo won first place!
• The Jewish Film Festival presents films from around the world.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny today. High: 56 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. It's "bearly" spring, but three black bears emerged from their dens and strolled along South River Road in Bedford over the weekend. T-BONES and Cactus Jack's posted photos of the bears on Facebook asking "Why did the bears cross South River Road? Because T-BONES Bedford wouldn't let them in. Sorry bears!'" New Hampshire Fish and Game said black bears start wandering from their winter dens looking for food in late March and early April. (WMUR Manchester)
2. A shoutout to Typo, a Border Collie, and Typo's handler, Amber McCune of Bedford. The Border Collie placed first in the 24C" height division of the American Kennel Club National Agility Championship, held March 16-19 at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square in Tulsa, OK. More than 1,300 dogs ran, jumped and put their best paws forward at the AKC Agility Championship. (American Kennel Club)
3. The 2023 Jewish Film Festival is in full swing, with a lineup of "11 outstanding and diverse feature-length films and five film-shorts." See festival films from around the globe through March 26, with "Bonus Weeks between March 27-April 16." The NH Jewish Film Festival office is in Bedford. Find out more about the films and how to meet the filmmakers here: (NH Jewish Film Festival)

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Today in Bedford:

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• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting: March 21, 2023, 7 -10 p.m. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Culligan: "Wishing a sincerest congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Culligan on a wonderful addition to the family!" (Bedford Fire Department, NH via Facebook)
• Regional Invention Convention: "Congratulations to all the PWS students who participated in the NE Regional Invention Convention over the weekend." (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• Small Tall dance was a huge success: "The Small Tall dance was a huge success last Friday night. We are so that so many of our Memorial School family could attend. Thanks for making it a wonderful event." (Memorial Elementary School via Facebook)
• Calling all campers: "Calling all campers, have you signed up for camp yet? Register by March 31st, you'll save $40💰. That means you can still enjoy your favorite camp and all of your favorite activities for less! To find out more and to register, click here..." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• "Cooking Green" winners: "The Town Offices enjoyed St. Patrick's Day🍀 fun & shenanigans 😃and Miss Jane & her co-host Christine would like to send Congratulations to the winners 🏆of the Employee's 'Cooking Green' contest. See their creative entries below." (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning.

— 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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