🌱 Wildfire Alert: Two Bedford Fires + Araceli Cloutier Makes List

Hello there, Bedford! I'm in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know that's happening in Bedford today. In this edition, find out about these stories and more...

• Two brush fires in Bedford.
• Araceli Cloutier is on the 2023 USA Today HSSA Girls Soccer Team watch list.
• Shooting of a Massachusetts man near the Space Force Station "was justified."

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But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; breezy. High: 71 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. "Wildfire season has started in New Hampshire," and the wildfire risk is high in Bedford. The Bedford Fire Department already responded to two brush fires, and reminds residents to properly dispose of and water down cigarettes and any kind of ember. Bedford Fire Capt. Michael Jolin noted, "This time of year is tough because it's so dry, and winds can cause a fire to spread quickly. " A fire ban is in effect, and an outdoor burning permit is required. (WMUR Manchester)
2. The death of a Massachusetts man fatally shot by law enforcement near the New Hampshire Space Force Station "was justified," the Attorney General said on Friday. The decision followed an 11-month investigation of the May 2022 shooting of 33-year-old Michael Foley at New Hampshire’s federally funded Space Force Station in New Boston. Foley drove his car up to the gate on May 13, 2022, at around 11:33 p.m. with his lights off and was carrying weapons. Bedford police were among the responding officers. (MassLive.com)
3. A shoutout to Bedford High School athlete Araceli Cloutier, who is on the 2023 USA Today High School Sports Awards Girls Soccer watch list. The list includes 50 student athletes "who meet the nomination criteria for this year’s national Girls Soccer Player of the Year Award." The athletes on this year's list "were either nominees in last year’s national awards show, or athletes who were seriously considered based on season-wide performance, state championships and any other state, regional and/or national recognition." Congratulations! (USA Today)

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Today in Bedford:

From my notebook:

• Police appreciate officer Haylie Gulino: "In honor of National Animal Control Appreciation Week, we want to share our appreciation for Animal Control Officer Haylie Gulino! ACO Gulino is not just an Animal Control Officer but a wife, mother, friend, police officer, Certified RAD..." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Thanks to book fair volunteers: "Congratulations to our Scholastic Book Fair basket winners and a special thank you to our Scholastic Book Fair volunteers who hosted an awesome event! Keep reading, everyone!" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Friday is Beach Day: "We saw lots of awesome characters for Spirit Day today! Next Friday, April 14 is Beach Day, so start thinking warm thoughts!" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Smiles on opening day: "What. A. Day. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Bedford started off with a chilly, but sunny opening day- and there was success and smilies all over the fields!!! What game did you attended today?! Comment below!!!" (Bedford Cannons Lacrosse via Facebook)
• Paws Online silent auction: "BIDDING IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY for our 3rd Annual Bidding For Paws Online Silent Auction! Once-in-a-lifetime trips, gifts, artwork, jewelry, and more at https://fly.causepilot.com/arl... We are excited to announce that than..." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Spring Recreation Soccer, PreK-6: "There are still a few spots available for "fundamentals" training, but we expect this to sell out. Please be sure to register now so you can reserve your place!" (Bedford Athletic Club via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

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