🌱 U.S. Consumers Feel Positive + First Student-Built Airplane Soars

Hello, friends! It's me, Paula Constance, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now...

• Bedford commercial realtor tells the story of this large industrial building
• Soaring high! The first student-built airplane will fly from the Manchester-Boston airport
• Life is good. Reports show that consumers now feel positive about the economy and personal finances

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Times of clouds and sun today. High: 77 Low: 58.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Bedford:

1. A shout out to Bedford Commercial Realtor, Deane Navaroli, a principal at Williams & Reeves in Bedford. He will be marketing "all aspects " of the redevelopment of a large property that was the former home of The Concord Monitor. A New Hampshire developer met with Penacook residents to discuss conceptual plans to transform the large industrial building into a mixed-use community, that could have "hundreds of apartments and condos, first-floor retail, and a self-storage space company." (Patch)
2. A student-built airplane is ready to take flight at the Manchester-Boston Regional airport. The airplane, built by high school students at the Manchester School of Technology, is scheduled to take off from the airport with a water-cannon salute at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The airplane building program was sponsored by Aviation Museum in partnership with Tango Flight, an educational nonprofit that operates high school programs in three states to help students build airplanes. This is the first student-built plane that will be taking off in New Hampshire! (Subscription/The Union Leader)
3. People are feeling positive about the economy, and are also feeling positive about personal finances, a new report shows. In August, U.S. consumer sentiment reached a three-month high and surprised forecaster's expectations. The University of Michigan’s preliminary sentiment index rose to 55.1 in July, according to data they gathered on Friday. It's about time we had some good news. (Subscription/The Union Leader)

Today in Bedford:

• Sea Glass Creations. (2 p.m.)
• Pick Your Project! (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Spark new friendships, celebrate epic achievements, and explore with your Girl Scout besties from around the country." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Bedford Athletic Club: "Parents & Players, Get ready for Bedford Athletic Club's 2022 Fall Recreation youth soccer program! PreK-1st Grade will start on September 10. 2nd Grade and up will start the week of August 29. Dust off those portable lawn chairs." (Bedford Athletic Club via Facebook)
• Bedford N.H. Public Library: "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 for the the first Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts Group meeting." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking, watching the fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset, You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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