🌱 Wilensky Wins Gold Award + Why Buyers Can't Afford Homes + eBooks

Hi, all! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in Bedford today. In today's issue, we have these stories and more...

• New Hampshire home buyers struggle to afford homes.
• Joelle Wilensky earns Girl Scout Gold Award.
• Modern Bride Trunk Show
• Ebook app class at the Bedford library

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. New Hampshire home buyers are "struggling with home affordability" with rising interest rates, according to a new report. New Hampshire’s housing affordability index for a single family home or condominium dropped to "an all-time low" in September, according to two new reports. Chris Ware, owner/broker of the Ware Group, affiliated with Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan in Bedford, said the real estate market is “slowing down greatly and a lot has to do with interest rates." (The Laconia Daily Sun)
2. A shoutout to Bedford's Joelle Wilensky, who earned the Girl Scouts' highest award for promoting music education at her school. Joelle earned the prestigious Gold Award for starting a new program at her school to help students "learn about opportunities in music," and she also started a school varsity band, seeing a need for more music programs at her school following the pandemic. To earn a Gold Award, the program's highest rank, a Girl Scout has to participate in at least 80 hours of community service. Congratulations! (WMUR Manchester)
3. Modern Bride is having a Trunk Show in Bedford from Oct. 21-29, featuring designer collections from Kenneth Winston and Ella Rosa. Call to book an appointment! (603) 472-4933. (All Events)
4. Your Bedford Library card isn't just for paper books. Learn how to download and listen to the library's collection of eBooks and audiobooks using the library's free apps, "Libby" and "CloudLibrary." Try them out and explore other features in the free class at the Bedford Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 3-4 p.m. Sign up here: (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

Today in Bedford:

• Cozy Knit Blanket Workshop (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Do you know where this cat belongs? "Hollis Residents and Visitors Do you know where this old lady belongs? She was found in the area of Rideout Rd in Hollis." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Make the perfect cinnamon bun: "The magic continues with our 2nd installment of the Magical Baking Series✨! This virtual course will teach you the science behind making the perfect cinnamon bun. Registration ends November 2nd!" (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Watch sports and community meetings on Bedford Community Television: "Your BCTV crew will be bringing you a Double Header of Live Sports Action on both BCTV channels 23 & HD1072. Catch the BHS Girls Soccer Playoff Game at 3 p.m., then stay tuned for the BHS Football Game at 7 p.m." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you soon with your next 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 or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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