🌱 Podcast Reexamines 30-Year-Old Bedford Murder + How Much Snow?

Hi, friends! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's start off with a quick guide to the most important things happening in Bedford today.

• Snow, sleet and slippery roads.
• Where to safely dispose of electronics.
• Bedford hockey players who scored and assisted in 2-1 win.
• Can a podcast help find the truth about a 30-year-old murder?

But first, today's weather:

Snow and ice, 1-2". High: 29 Low: 18.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Roads will be slippery in Bedford today from sleet and heavy snow. Bedford is under a winter weather alert Thursday, with "3 to 12 inches of heavy snow" expected through Thursday night. Heavy snow is expected in communities north of Nashua, including Bedford. Find out more here: (Patch)
2. If you're looking for an environmentally safe way to dispose of electronics, ECER Inc. of New Hampshire provides electronic disposal services for Bedford residents. The company also hosts community-wide events. Find out more in a recent news release here: (Access Wire)
3. A shoutout to Bedford High School hockey players Maddox Muir, who had a "goal and an assist," and Zack Griffin who "added a goal" for the recent 2-1 win over Bishop Guertin. "Ryan O’Connor also had an assist for Bedford!" Congratulations! (HNIB News)
4. Is it possible to find out the truth about a murder that happened in Bedford more than 30 years ago? Find out in New Hampshire Public Radio's new podcast called "Bear Brook Season 2: A True Crime Story." The podcast looks at the 1988 murder of Sharon Johnson from Bow, who "was found stabbed to death at a Bedford construction site." (Subscription/The Union Leader)

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Today in Bedford:

From my notebook:

• Closer look at itchy ears: "WARNING! Some gross photos ahead!! When one of our buns came to us with a super itchy ear, we were sure to take a closer look. After removing a large amount of debris from the ear, we put it on a slide under the microscope and found..." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Convention winners: "Congratulations to our 3rd and 4th grade Invention Convention winners. They are off to the regional competition. It was a great two days of building and judging. We have a lot of creative minds in our PWS community." (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• Special puppy visit: "Over the weekend we celebrated Porter's birthday with her friends. Also had a special puppy visit at the end. Too cute! 🥳🐶" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Snowed in? See what's on BCTV: Watch what's happening in Bedford on Both BCTV & WBNH. Watch👀 live on BCTV channels 23 & HD1072 or online here: (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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— 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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