🌱 Woman Indicted After Bedford Crash + High School Football Is Back

Hello, Bedford! I'm here in your inbox to tell you everything that's going on in Bedford today. In this edition, we'll cover these stories and more...

• After Bedford crash, woman indicted on felony assault charges.
• Shop local at the Bedford Farmers' Market.
• High school football players are back.

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But first, today's weather: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 73 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. After a January crash in Bedford, a Weare woman was indicted on first and second-degree assault charges. Karin Strandnes, 54, of Abijah Road is accused "of using a car as a deadly weapon and striking another person’s vehicle, causing injury." The incident happened in Bedford on Jan. 21. (Bedford Patch)
2. High school football is back in New Hampshire. Players returned to both turf and grass fields getting ready for fall. Football teams kicked off practices for the 2023 season on Friday, while Massachusetts teams start practicing next Friday, Aug. 18. In 2022, the Timberlane Owls advanced to the Division 1 semifinals, but lost to Bedford in the state championship. Stay tuned. This promises to be another exciting season! (Eagle-Tribune)
3. Shop local! Visit the Bedford Farmers' Market Tuesdays to find everything from fresh local produce and fish to bread, cheese, wine, cooking oils, cut flowers, prepared foods, and more! The Bedford Farmers' Market is located at Murphy's Taproom & Carriage House lower parking lot (former Weathervane) at 393 Route 101 in Bedford from 3-6 p.m. (Bedford Farmers' Market)

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Today in Bedford:

Tuesday, August 15

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Volunteer of the Month: "Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains is grateful for all Nicole Gallup has given to Girl Scouts, and we're proud to call her our Volunteer of the Month💚!" (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Register for fall soccer: "Only one week left from Pre-K through Grade 8 to register for Fall Soccer. Spots are filling up and when they are gone, they are gone. Don't miss out!" (Bedford Athletic Club via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (August 15)
• Mountain View Collector's Estate Online Auction in 3 parts (August 15)
• Alex Minasian Jazz Trio Concert to Benefit the Andres Institute of Art (August 20)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (August 31)
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You're caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— 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 also find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Bedford Patch newsletter? Contact me at paula.constance.patch@gmail.com