🌱 Winter Storm Watch + Caleb Richmond​ In Jeopardy Semi-Finals

Hello, Bedford! It's me, Paula Constance, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things happening in town today, including...

• Bedford is under a Winter Storm Watch.
• Amie Ceder-Bracey recognized as a top real estate agent.
• Cheer on Caleb Richmond in the Jeopardy Semi-Finals!
• What will replace Dixieland Florist?

But first, today's weather:

Snow, some heavy, 3-6"; windy. High: 36 Low: 23.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Bedford is under a Winter Storm Watch Saturday. Snow will continue late in the day, with sleet possible in the morning. Wind gusts "up to 35-40 m.p.h. are possible near the coast," with "lighter wind gusts inland." Bedford could have three to six inches of snow. (WMUR)
2. Amie Ceder-Bracey has been named a top real estate agent in 2023 by BestAgents.us. Amie Ceder Bracey is the CEO of Ceder Bracey Realty Group of Salem and Bedford, New Hampshire. She is also a real estate agent with Century 21 North East. Congratulations! (York Pedia)
3. Cheer on Caleb Richmond of Bedford in the Jeopardy 2023 High School Reunion Tournament Semi-Final on Tuesday, March 7. The Georgetown University sophomore is one of nine semifinalists hoping to win the $100,000 prize. (The Jeopardy! Fan)
4. In a recent New England Real Estate Journal article (NEREJ), Andrew Levy noted that many long-time businesses have recently closed. He noted that "Dixieland's building in Bedford was sold in December," adding, "time will tell" what will take its place. "Bed Bath & Beyond is still fighting off bankruptcy," he said, noting that the retail stores in Amherst and Plaistow closed "as part of a nationwide closing of 150 stores." Thankfully, the Bed, Bath & Beyond in Bedford was not on the list. (New England Real Estate Journal Online)

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Today in Bedford:

• 3D Liquid Glass Art (2:00 PM)
• Sea Glass Creations (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Library will be close on Saturday due to the storm: "The Bedford Public Library building will be closed on Saturday, March 4, due to the impending winter storm. Stay safe and warm, everyone! Even though the building is closed you can still visit bedfordNHLibrary.org to access our online..." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• All T-Bones, CJ's, and Cactus Jack's locations will be closed for lunch Saturday: 'For the safety of our guests and employees.We'll be ready to serve you at 4pm tomorrow, March 4th!" (Great NH Restaurants Inc.)

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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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