🌱 Toll Booth Crash + Helicopters Above Tree Line + HomeSense Theft

Good morning! We're back in your inbox with the most important things happening today in Bedford.

• A car crashed into the Bedford Toll Booth on Sunday.
• You may see helicopters hovering above the tree line in Bedford.
• This Dude finally found his way home from the shelter thanks to a microchip.
• Police are looking for woman in a Bedford Homesense theft.

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First, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Partly cloudy in the morning, light rain shower in the afternoon, fog during the evening, partly cloudy overnight. High: 59 Low: 44.
• Wednesday: Mist during the morning, sunny for the afternoon, clear in the evening, fog overnight. High: 63 Low: 46.
• Thursday: Overcast in the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon, clear overnight. High: 59 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. A car driven by a Massachusetts woman crashed into the Bedford toll booth on Sunday causing the car to roll over, New Hampshire State Police said. Elizabeth Johnson, 84, of Groton, struck the concrete barrier with her 2023 Subaru Forrester after she wasn't able to negotiate the toll lane, a state police public information officer said. Johnson and her passenger, Frederick Merk, 87, were taken to Elliot Hospital in Manchester with minor injuries. The accident closed Lane 3 of the southbound toll plaza for about an hour. (Bedford Patch)
2. You may see helicopters hovering above the tree line in Bedford starting in October as Eversource crews work within the Bedford power line corridor. The power line work in Bedford begins in October and will be performed Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The project "is expected to be completed by the first Quarter of 2024." (Town of Bedford via Facebook)
3. The Animal Rescue League is celebrating microchips! An adult male cat was brought to the shelter after a good Samaritan tried to capture him and bring him to safety — and was finally able to bring him to the shelter. A quick scan for a microchip reunited this cat, named Dude, to his owners. He had been missing since June when renovations to their home led to him accidentally getting out. Make sure your pets microchip contact information is up to date. "Welcome home, Dude!" (The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire)
4. Have you seen this woman? The Bedford Police Department is asking for help to identify the individual pictured in surveillance footage in connection to a shoplifting incident at HomeSense that happened on Sept. 29. Please reach out to the Bedford Police department here: (Facebook)

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Featured on Patch:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (Oct. 10, 8:30 am)
• Medicaid 101 at Via Zoom (Oct. 11, 6:00 pm)
• Brimfield North! NH's Largest Antique Show Flea Market & Haunted Antiques & Oddities Tent Saturday & Sunday at 34 Stage Road, Deerfield (Oct. 14, 9:00 am)
• "Granite State Season Closer" Car Show & Trunk or Treat at Brookvale Pines Farm at 154 Martin Road, Fremont (Oct. 14, 10:00 am)
• 3rd Annual Rail Trail Walk for Homeless Kids at Stevens Rail Trail - north gate: 1-99 Old Warner Lane, Warner (Oct. 15, 10:00 am)
• FREE Tire Installation at BJs - You Can't Beat This Offer! at All BJs Tire Centers. Visit https://tires.bjs.com/stores/ to find the location closest to you. (Oct. 15, 4:00 pm)
• Dartmouth October 16th Nursing In-Person Hiring Event (Lebanon) at 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon (Oct. 16, 2:00 pm)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford at Bedford (Oct. 31, 9:00 pm)
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Wednesday, Oct. 11

• Q4 2023 | 100 Women Who Care Southern NH Meeting at Murphy's Taproom & Carriage House (5:00 pm)

Thursday, Oct. 12

• Closings 101 at Monarch Title Services, LLC (11:30 am)

Friday, Oct. 13

• Freitag Stammtisch in Bedford NH at Pressed Cafe (6:00 pm)
• Loreena McKennitt at Capitol Center for the Arts (7:30 pm)

Sunday, Oct. 15

• Ouija Macc / Darby O’trill at Jewel Music Venue (6:00 pm)

Bedford chatter:

Here's what your neighbors and local leaders are talking about.

• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Don't miss out on the opportunity to earn your Fall Product Patch and amazing prizes🎁! Log in to your portal today and start your program. Visit GSnutsandmags.com/gsgwm to learn more and get started now." (Facebook)
• Bedford Farmers' Market: "Stop by the Farmers' Market on Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m., from June 13 - Oct. 17. Find fresh, local produce, fish, bread, cheese, wine, cooking oils, cut flowers, honey, maple syrup, prepared foods, crafts and more! We are located in the Murphy's Taproom & Carriage house lower parking lot (former Weathervane) at 393 Route 101 in Bedford NH." (Bedford Farmers' Market)

Now you're in the loop for today. 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 also find her on Facebook, Instagram and X.

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