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A mother duck and her 11 babies were reunited in a pond off Middlesex Turnpike on Saturday afternoon, thanks to Bedford’s first responders.

Bedford First Responders Scoop 11 Ducklings from a Storm Drain

Mothers Out Front – Bedford has partnered with the Coalition to Stop Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere to stop the threat of private jet expansion. The groups are encouraging others to get involved.

Mothers Out Front Asks Residents to Add Their Voices to Stop Private Jet Expansion

Boston, MA

The activists from the Boston chapter of Extinction Rebellion, which calls itself a climate and ecological movement, targeted Hanscom Field this weekend resulting in around 20 arrests.

Group of Residents on Hand to Buoy Civil Disobedience at Airport

The Bedford Tricentennial Committee is looking for a logo to help celebrate the town’s 300th anniversary, and is inviting residents – individually or in groups -- to enter their designs in a contest.

Bedford Tricentennial Committee Seeks Logo

Bedford TV unveiled a 14-minute film at a premiere celebration on Sunday afternoon in the Great Room of Old Town Hall, honoring the five students, ages 11-16, totally responsible for the project.

Bedford TV Premiere Celebrates Advanced Filmmaking for Kids

Willie Spears, nationally-known motivational speaker will highlight the 13th annual Tenacity Challenge at Bedford High School on Saturday, April 27.

Nationally-Known Speaker to Highlight Tenacity Challenge on April 27

Three Bedford High School graduates who were born during the prolific post-war “Baby Boom” era of 1945-1965 shared their memories of growing up in town during the 1950s and ’60s at a well-attended Bedford Historical Society event last Sunday.

Panelists Recall the Fun Times Growing up in Bedford

A reminder of some services available to Bedford families offered through Bedford Youth and Family Services including food and mental help assistance.

BYFS services available to Bedford Families and BPS Students

Bedford officials hope an increase in the town’s share of employees’ health insurance family plan premiums will help level the playing field in hiring and retaining the municipal workforce.

Town Will Hike Its Share of Workers’ Family Health Premiums as of July 1

A Special Town Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, at the Bedford High School auditorium.  Letters and comments from Bedford residents and Town of Bedford employees about issues on the warrant at the Special Town Meeting will be accepted up until noon on Wednesday, June 5.

Bedford Citizen’s Special Town Meeting Letters and Comments Deadlines

Less than 10 weeks before the close of the fiscal year, Bedford’s education budget is running a deficit of more than $1.2 million.

Current Bedford Education Budget More Than $1 Million in the Red

The Bedford Arbor Resources Committee on Saturday honored the memory of a longtime resident who was central to the panel’s origin. Members sponsored a tree-planting to salute Rachel Murphy, who died almost five months ago. The idea to recognize Murphy was advanced by Don Marshall, a former Arbor Resources...

Memorial Tree Honors an Arbor Resources Pioneer

The movie "Challengers," which had scenes filmed in Bedford, is in theaters starting today. Will you watch it? Take our poll!

Movie ‘Challengers’ Opening this Weekend – What’s Bedford Thinking?

Thinking of heading to the beach this weekend? Dot is thinking and reading about rising sea levels in this edition of Dot's Reading Room.

Dot’s Reading Room: Keeping the Ocean at Bay

Local musicians are getting together on Saturday, April 27 at First Parish on the Common for an evening of jazz. The house lights go up at 7 p.m. People may recognize their names: all have performed in Bedford and the Boston area for years. Dean Groves is on bass, Steve Sussman on piano, and Buffie Groves is vocalist. Special guests are Dave Southard on saxophone, and Emory Carroll on drums.

And All that Jazz! Last Concert in First Parish Series, April 27

The First Parish on the Bedford Common will hold its annual plant and craft fair for the 68th year from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 – rain or shine.

Plant Fair Coming May 18 – A vintage gardener celebrates 20 years as the Fair’s logo

Residents are invited to join the Bedford Trails Committee for a free trail walk in the woods from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.

Take a Walk with the Bedford Trails Committee on Saturday, May 4

The Bedford Cultural District Partnership invites area artists to show and sell their fine art at the Music and Arts Festival 2024 on June 15. Register for your spot today.

‘Imagine’ – A Call to Artists to Show and Sell Fine Art at Cultural District Music and Arts Festival

Center, TX

A public reception to salute Fay Russo, who plans to retire from her career at Town Center at the end of May, is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, in the Reed Room of Town Hall.

Scituate’s METCO Director Is BHS Graduate Shawn Ayala

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