🌱 Police Search For Two In Panera Theft + Hazardous Weather Advisory

Hello again! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know that's happening in Bedford today, including these stories and more...

• Hazardous weather and heat advisory issued for our area.
• New $60 million behavioral health hospital.
• Police look for two individuals in Panera Bread theft.

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But first, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower. High: 93 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. A hazardous weather warning and heat advisory has been issued in our area for Thursday and possibly Friday by The National Weather Service. Forecasters and state environmental officials warned of high levels of pollution and declining air quality with a high heat warning in effect on Thursday. The alert stated: “Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.” (Patch)
2. A new $60 million, 144-bed behavioral health hospital is planned for Southern New Hampshire. The Board of Trustees of SolutionHealth, parent organization of Elliot Health System and Southern New Hampshire Health, formed a joint venture with Acadia Healthcare to bring a new mental health care hospital to our area. Once a location is determined, "construction would begin as soon as possible" to complete the new hospital as early as 2025, according to a spokesperson from SolutionHealth. (Manchester Ink Link)
3. Can you help the Bedford Police Department identify these two individuals for a theft at Panera Bread in Bedford? The vehicle police are searching for is a dark gray sedan. If you have any information, you are encouraged to reach out to Officer Flathers. See surveillance images and how to help here: (Bedford Police Department via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

Thursday, July 6

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From my notebook:

• Dog found on Joppa Hill Road: "Bedford Residents and Visitors: We are looking for where this guy belongs. He was found last night on Joppa Hill Rd. He's untrusting of us at this moment so haven't been able to scan for a microchip yet. If you know where he belongs." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• 1000 Books: "Congratulations to Madeline for finishing the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program!! Keep reading Madeline!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Congratulations Maddox Muir and Brendan Thornton! "Congratulations to Maddox Muir and Brendan Thornton for bringing the 2023 Make-A-Wish Vermont/New Hampshire All-Star Hockey Classic trophy back home to seal NH’s third straight win over VT in the summer series (19-10-1)." (Bedford Hockey via Facebook)
• Treasure hunt: "Juniors, let's go on a treasure hunt🥇! Learn all about geocaching by going on a treasure hunt, where you'll search for hidden objects using a GPS receiver with our virtual Geocacher Summer Badge Series. Girl Scouts can start anytime." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Barracudas use Swimmingly App: "Our swimmers are back at practice today with an IMPORTANT DEADLINE for parents! Declarations for our 1st meet (7/11) were due using the Swimmingly App." (Bedford Swim Team Barracudas via Facebook)
• Sea Glass Creations: "Coming up this week.... are YOU signed up? Sea Glass Creations Friday Night 6:30 p.m. OPEN STUDIO / Walk-In Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ocean Waves Resin Art Saturday Night 6 p.m." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)

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You're good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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 Twitter.

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