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Pets of the Week for Feb. 10

Butch Hi, my name is Butch. I am a 9-month-old neutered male. I was living under the porch of a nice family for two months before being brought to the …

Friday, February 10, 2012

Early cases of fifth disease reported at Bedford’s Memorial School

Mild temperatures have brought bouts of fifth disease to Memorial School earlier this year, school nurse Rachel Higgins said Tuesday. On Feb. 1, Higgins issued a letter to parents and …

Friday, February 10, 2012 | By MARYALICE GILL Staff Writer

Costuming a lifelong passion for local designer

If you’ve ever been involved in a theatrical production in Bedford (or anywhere else in the state, for that matter), chances are you’ve met Mary Selvoski, costume designer extraordinaire. Over …

Friday, February 10, 2012 | By TERESA SANTOSKI Staff Writer

Staged reading at Manchester’ Palace Theater

The University of New Hampshire’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present a staged reading of “8,” at Manchester’s Palace Theater at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. Presented in partnership with …

Friday, February 10, 2012

Scholarship applicants sought

As students ready for college, area organizations are offering scholarships. Italian American Foundation Scholarships The Italian American Foundation awards nearly 100 annual scholarships that range from $2,000 to $10,000 each …

Friday, February 10, 2012

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McKelvie School holds Spelling Bee

Bedford Journal
McKelvie Intermediate School held its annual Scripps National Spelling Bee on Jan. 26. The finalists are, standing top row from left, Emily Sievers, Caroline Herz, Bailey Ellis, Kiyomi Okamoto, Mary …

Friday, February 10, 2012

Registrations accepted for girls softball league

Bedford Journal
Bedford Girls Softball League registration for the spring season opened Jan 1. Registration will be open until March 15. Go to www.bedfordsoftball.com for registration and information. – Submitted by Michele …

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Moose Plate Grant awarded to Stevens-Buswell Community Center

Bedford Journal
Bedford Historical Society member Susan Tufts-Moore and co-President Joan Shaw Reeves take delight in displaying the plaque announcing the society’s receipt of a New Hampshire Conservation License Plate Grant (Moose …

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Bentley Commons helps Salvation Army

Bedford Journal
On Dec. 20, Brooke Schoch, director of Community Relations at Bentley Commons at Bedford, stopped by the Salvation Army Headquarters to present Chuck Leeds with a check from the Bentley …

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

2011 Granite State Baseball Dinner Raises $155,680.15

Bedford Journal
MANCHESTER – The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A Affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, announced that the 2011 Granite State Baseball Dinner, presented by Northeast Delta Dental, raised $155,680.15. Generated …

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Police donate to Toys for Tots drive

Bedford Journal
Bedford police officer Eli Krause and communications supervisor Patricia Naimo are shown handing over some of the toys received at the Bedford Public Safety Complex to Bernie Ruchin, the Bedford …

Friday, December 30, 2011

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Sports	Obituaries
Sports Talk BASKETBALL Third- and fourth-grade girls Isabella Krasinski provided a spark on the defensive end while Lauren Lupo led the offense for the Crazy Monkeys, which won 14-2 over Bedford Hills … Friday, February 10, 2012 Bedford Sports Talk BASKETBALL Girls fourth-grade travel The Bedford girls had a busy week, playing in seven games. In league play, the girls lost a tough one at Londonderry 26-21. Alli Morgan led … Friday, February 3, 2012 Complete control The Bedford High School girls basketball team probably could have played better defense in Tuesday night’s win over Goffstown. The Bulldogs did give up 14 points, but with the way … Friday, February 3, 2012 \| By JOE MARCHILENA Staff Writer Bulldogs get ready for D-II track meet The Super Bowl isn’t the only championship event featuring a local team Sunday. The high school indoor track teams from Milford, Souhegan, Hollis Brookline and Bedford will make the trip … Friday, February 3, 2012 Bedford High School Highlights WRESTLING Jan. 21: Bulldogs finish seventh Bedford competed in the Timberlane Invitational and finished seventh among the 15 teams. Eric Cooper took third in his weight class while Mike Galinat … Friday, January 27, 2012	John E. Langridge John E. “Jack” Langridge, 65, resident of Bedford, NH, died Sunday, October 30, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Englewood, New Jersey on … Friday, November 4, 2011 Stanley Davis Fons BEDFORD – Stanley Davis Fons, 78, died on September 21 after a long illness. The son of the late Anthony Ludwig Fons II and Edith Davis, Stan was born in … Friday, October 7, 2011 Barbara E. Nedeau Manchester – Barbara E. (Bayles) Nedeau, 63, of Maple Street, died Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack. Born on December 8, 1947 in Brattleboro, VT, Barbara … Friday, October 7, 2011 Richard Francis ‘Pete’ Peterson Richard Francis “Pete” Peterson, 78, a well known retired Manchester high school teacher, died August 22, at his home in Bedford, NH after a lengthy illness. He was born in … Friday, August 26, 2011

Editorials	Letters
Voters need to consider this In last week’s Bedford Journal, we carried an op-ed piece by Richard Evans dealing with warrant Article 10, a citizens’ petition that will appear on the March ballot. Evans says … Friday, February 10, 2012 Getting involved can work out A lesson this week on the importance of public involvement in local government comes from Roy Stewart, president of the Bedford Taxpayers Association. Because of his proposal during a public … Friday, February 3, 2012 Wow, that’s ... This is going to sound a little weird, but, wow, that is some good-looking dog. We’re talking, of course, about Fin, a flat-coated retriever owned by Dan and Maureen McIntyre … Friday, January 27, 2012 Animals’ welfare is up to us The saddest commercial on television is the one developed by Through Their Eyes, The National Animal Abuse Registry. It isn’t just difficult to watch, it is almost impossible. We were … Friday, January 20, 2012 Our primary: The future is ... The New Hampshire presidential primary was a worthy event that spotlighted the strengths and flaws of some interesting candidates. But what about 2016? Will the first-in-the-nation primary still be important, … Friday, January 13, 2012	Teen seeks equipment donations To the Editor: Hi, my name is Ricky Salvatore. I am currently working on my Bar Mitzvah Social Action Project. I am 13 years old and from Bedford. For my … Friday, February 10, 2012 US House learns to listen After suffering from hard hearing in recent years, the U.S. House of Representatives is now listening to the people it serves and is responding to what you say. We saw … Friday, February 10, 2012 Help save our schools Newly arrived immigrants and American citizens with deep roots always have the same message for their children – study and get a good education, because that is how to succeed. … Friday, February 3, 2012 \| By CAROL SHEA-PORTER Former US representative Guest commentary Article 10 will slow the growth of Bedford taxes On the school district ballot in March, Article 10 will be a citizens’ petition that could act to slow the explosive growth of school district expenditure by restricting the use … Friday, February 3, 2012 \| By RICHARD EVANS What public budget hearing? To the editor: There is a reason why only six people attended the Bedford School District FY2013 Budget Hearing. Like many, I found out after the Jan. 4 hearing had … Thursday, February 2, 2012

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