🌱 Unresponsive Hiker Discovered With Dog + $89 Million Windfall

Hi there, Bedford! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community news matters! Let's dive in.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 88 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. A man was found unresponsive on a Mount Washing Trail Saturday afternoon by hikers, who tried to save his life. Good Samaritans performed CPR for 40 minutes in freezing temperatures and harsh winds but were unable to revive him. A volunteer rescue team carried the body a mile down the Jewell Trail to the Cog Railway that transported the man to the base of the mountain. The hiker's dog was taken to a local animal shelter until his family can be reached. (WMUR)
2. An $89 million windfall is coming to New Hampshire from a new government funding proposal, thanks to the efforts of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). Among the many New Hampshire programs Shaheen fought for, she was able to get $250,000 for THRIVE New Hampshire’s "Makin’ It Happen" program that will expand mental health services in New Hampshire, including Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Deerfield, Goffstown, Hooksett, Manchester, and New Boston. The funds will be used to "increase mental health training and reach underserved sectors of the population, with a focus on harm reduction and suicide prevention." (Senator Jeanne Shaheen)
3. Plan ahead for colorful fall mums! The Bedford Garden Club is accepting orders for fresh fall mums now through Aug. 27. If you order and pay by Aug. 8, you will receive the discounted price of $8 each for 3 or more mums. After Aug. 8, mums will be at the regular price of $8.50 each. The Mum Sale Order Form is on the Bedford Garden Club website. You can also find forms in the foyer of the Bedford Public Library! Orders will be ready for pick up on Sept. 8 at the Bedford Village Common. (The Bedford Garden Club)

Today in Bedford:

• Beach Scene Canvas Painting with Resin. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Bedford N.H. Public Library: "The new Storywalk is up! Come read this funny story as you walk around the Bedford Common gazebo." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Bedford NH Police Department: "Join us Aug. 2 at Selvoski Field for a fun night of softball- Bedford Police vs. Bedford Fire! Game starts at 6 p.m. #NationalNightOut #BedfordNH #BedfordCommunity." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "It is Monday once again! International Day of Friendship was this past weekend, so let's take a moment to recognize the importance of our friends near and far." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• The Canvas Road Show: "Space & Science Art & Yoga Camp week!" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Brian Nolan and John Fitzgerald of Bedford: Will be making a third trip to provide greatly needed humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees on Aug. 9. Ukraine may no longer be in the headlines, but the need is great as the brutal war rages on. Bedford 4 Ukraine is grateful for donations of any amount. The funds will be used directly to provide urgent assistance to Ukraine refugees. You can find out more here: (Bedford4Ukraine)

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• Music Concert with Queen Flash & Jordan Quinn for Ukraine Refugees. (August 6)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a freelance writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter.

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