🌱 Unusual Winter Bird Visitors + Join The Winter Reading Challenge

Hello, everybody! Today is Monday, Martin Luther King Day. Let's remember to be kind and help one another.

I'm here with your fresh copy of the Bedford Daily, filled with the community news you need to know today, including these stories...

• Are you participating in the Winter Reading Challenge?
• Aidan Wolfinger is on the winning team of the 2023 alpine ski season opener.
• Have you seen these winter birds in your yard?

But first, today's weather:

A little snow and sleet. High: 31 Low: 24.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Have you heard about the Winter Reading Challenge for adults and teens at the Bedford Public Library? Featured books in the online winter reading carousel include historical fiction titles:The Winter Guest by Pam Jenoff, and The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding by Jennifer Robson. For more winter reading recommendations, contact reference@bedfordnh.org. (Bedford Public Library)
2. A shoutout to Aidan Wolfinger of Bedford! The Saint Joseph's College junior and men's alpine team skier placed 17th in the 2023 alpine ski team season opener. The Monks won the "giant slalom race at Black Mountain on Saturday." It was the team's third victory in the program's history. (Saint Joseph's College of Maine)
3. A few unusual birds have made winter appearances in Bedford. A Red-bellied Woodpecker was spotted on Jan. 12 by Hazel Kochocki. And the very next day, she reported seeing a Pileated Woodpecker. What other birds may be wintering or passing through Bedford this time of year? Bird sightings can be reported here: (eBird.org)

From my notebook:

• Bedford Hockey: Don't miss the next Bulldog hockey games! Find out more here: (Bedford Hockey via Facebook)
• Birthday fun: "Just some Birthday FUN with Layla and her friends on this Saturday night! 🎉🎊🎶 🎉Happy Birthday Layla!🥳" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Snowflake yarn art: "Miss Jane has a fun winter craft for you today. 😊❄" (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Virtual course: "Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, on Jan. 25, learn about Shaken Baby Syndrome👶 during our virtual Shaken Baby Syndrome & Prevention Course!" (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all again Wednesday. There will be no Daily Tuesday as Monday is the MLK holiday!

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and producer. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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