🌱 Why Is NH 'First In The Nation?' + Valentine's Day Classic Film

Hello and happy Tuesday!

It's Paula Constance back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know that's happening in Bedford today. In this edition, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• Find out why New Hampshire is "First In The Nation."
• Celebrate Valentine's Day with Cinema Sunday.
• New patent includes two Bedford inventors.

But first, today's weather:

Some brightening. High: 38 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Why is New Hampshire the first in the nation? Find out from University of New Hampshire political science professor and author of two books about the subject, Dante Scala. Professor Scala, a longtime observer of New Hampshire politics, will explain our presidential nominations process and how the Granite State became "first in the nation," tomorrow, 2 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Bedford Public Library. Find out more and register here: (Patch)
2. The next Cinema Sunday is only one week away! Celebrate Valentine's Day by watching a classic 1954 romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart and William Holden, on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. in the McAllaster Room at the Bedford Public Library. A short presentation will be made before the film, with time for discussion afterward. Find out the film's name and register here: (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
3. We have another new invention to report, and a shoutout to two Bedford inventors, Mathew Hannon and Miroslaw Sokol. The patent was granted to IPG Photonics Corporation in Oxford, Massachusetts for a new “system and method for laser beveling and/or polishing." The other inventors on the team include: Jeffrey P. Sercel or Hollis, New Hampshire; Marco Mendes, of Manchester, New Hampshire; Rouzbeh Sarrafi, of Fremont, New Hampshire; Joshua Schoenly of Nashua, New Hampshire; and Xiangyang Song of Acton, Massachusetts. Congratulations! (Concord Monitor)

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Today in Bedford:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (8:30 AM)
• Parent-Student-Teacher Conference - Bedford High School (3:00 PM)
• Deliberative Session - Bedford School District (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thanks for your support! "Yeah Kristin Barry!! You are our winner today!! Thank you for supporting BHS Athletics!" (Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club via Facebook)
• Virtual Magic Baking Series: "Two Brownies from Troop 30314 in Randolph Center, VT recently got baking with our virtual Magical Baking Series🥧. They made delicious snack bars." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• See what's new: "See what's new in the Children's Room this week!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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• The Basics of Estate Planning (February 9)
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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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 follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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