Top 2018 Bedford News: Baseball Star, Teacher Controversy

BEDFORD, NH — A historic election, a high school baseball star making it big and a teacher controversy that led to the resignation of the schools superintendent. It's been an interesting 2018 for Bedford. These were among the top stories of the year:

NH Baseball Star Grant Lavigne Signs $2M Contract With Rockies

BEDFORD, NH — New Hampshire baseball star Grant Lavigne on Tuesday signed a $2 million contract with the Colorado Rockies. Lavigne, 18, of Bedford High School, was drafted by the Rockies in the first... Read more

Bedford Schools Superintendent Resigns

BEDFORD, NH — The Bedford schools superintendent resigned Friday amid controversy over the department's support of a teacher convicted of sexually assaulting a student. Chip McGee had been with the... Read more

NH Democratic Wave Halted At Governor's Office; Sununu Re-Elected

CONCORD, NH -- A Democratic wave swept over New Hampshire Election Day but Republican Governor Chris Sununu blocked it from crashing down on the corner office. The incumbent Sununu, one of the most... Read more

Bear Visits Bedford Police HQ: Video

BEDFORD, NH — A New Hampshire black bear that recently wandered into the Bedford police station certainly left its mark. An officer caught the bear on camera walk around the parking lot, conduct its... Read more

Bedford High School Dean On Leave Amid Controversy

BEDFORD, NH — A Bedford High School official was recently placed on leave amid a "misconduct" investigation after controversy over the dean's support of a former guidance counselor convicted of molesting... Read more

Bedford Schools Focus Anti-Bullying Efforts

BEDFORD, NH -- We hope you’ve noticed over the past year that we’ve been focusing on bullying and cyberbullying, a confounding national crisis that turns youths’ lives upside down with unimaginable... Read more

NH Motorcyclist Killed In Bedford Crash

BEDFORD, NH — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Bedford Thursday night, police said. A 23-year-old man was riding on New Boston Road at about 11:30 p.m. when he hit a guardrail, according to... Read more

Three Elected To Bedford Town Council

BEDFORD, NH — Despite a blizzard, 14 percent of the town of Bedford went to the polls during the 2018 annual election, according to the unofficial results. According to the town clerk, 2,448 voters... Read more

Fatal Crash Reported At Bedford Tollbooth

BEDFORD, NH — Traffic is being re-routed on the Everett Turnpike in Bedford after a fatal motor vehicle crash on the north side of the highway, according to reports online. The... Read more

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