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Hello, everyone! It’s Paula Constance, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let’s start Wednesday off with a quick review of everything that’s happening around town. Today’s issue includes these stories and more…
- Canadian wildfires prompt air quality alert.
- The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill hopes reach $10K goal through NH Gives today.
- PCI Pharma Services of Bedford is part of New Hampshire’s $2.8 billion biomanufacturing industry.
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But first, today’s weather:
Breezy with a shower or two. High: 64 Low: 52.
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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:
- The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill hopes to reach its goal of raising $10K to support the nonprofit farm during the NH Gives day-of-giving on June 6 and 7. The Educational Farm “was selected as a recipient of this year’s NH Gives event.” NH Gives, hosted by The NH Center for Nonprofits, is the state’s largest day-of-giving event to benefit nonprofits. The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill, Inc started as a nonprofit in 2004 on land leased from the Town of Bedford. The farm land is under “conservation easements” and “connects to an extensive trail system overseen by the Piscataquog Land Conservancy.” (The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill via Facebook)
- Bedford pharmaceutical outsourcing company PCI Pharma Services is part of New Hampshire’s booming $2.8 billion biomanufacturing industry, a new study reports. Other major life science players in New Hampshire include the nonprofit Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute in Manchester, a developer of engineered tissues and tissue-related technology. Global oncology and medical device company Novocure is also a major life sciences company in the state that is planning a $9.5 million expansion in downtown Portsmouth. The average salary for New Hampshire life sciences jobs is $130K. (New Hampshire Business Review)
- Wildfire smoke will bring unhealthy air and hazy skies to Bedford and Southern New Hampshire Wednesday. The smoke from the central Quebec wildfires has been creating unhealthy air quality for sensitive people since Tuesday. The Hampshire Department of Environmental Services said anyone with asthma or other lung conditions should “limit their time outdoors until the smoke clears.” (WMUR)
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From my notebook:
- Girls Scout craft with the Canvas Road Show: “Sunday we had this amazing Girls Scout Troop craft with us for their end of the year celebration! 🎉 Well deserved for all their hardwork this year!👏” (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
- NH Gives starts today: “Are you ready to help support Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains? NH Gives starts at 5 p.m. today.” (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
- Children’s Room closed 2-4 p.m. June 8: “While the rest of the library will remain open, the Children’s Room will be closed from 2-4pm on Thursday June 8. Children’s books can still be returned during this time at our outdoor bookdrop or circulation desk.” (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
- BCTV parade highlights: “Did you miss attending the Memorial Day Weekend Parade? No worries, BCTV’s Caitlin Fitzgerald was there. Watch the video to see all the parade highlights!” (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
- Did you watch the BHS Varsity Band Concert on June 5? “Your BCTV Crew will be bringing you the BHS Varsity Band Concert Live this evening on BCTV channel 23 or online here:” (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
- Broken crayons craftt: “Do you have some broken crayons hanging around the house and you don’t know what to do with them? Miss Jane found this unique craft to make using them. What a great way to ‘upcycle’ those crayons instead of tossing them away :). 🖍🐢” (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
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You’re caught up for today! I’ll see you bright and early tomorrow with another 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 and Instagram.
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