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We all know people with a ‘sixth sense’ who seem to be just a little more in tune with the world than everyone else. Do you know which zodiac signs they probably are? We can’t be sure, but we’ll share the three signs most likely to have that bonus sense. Having six senses can be a burden and a blessing, and you just may find if you are one of these three signs that some things in your life can be explained by having an extra sense.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Have A Great Sixth Sense

The Bedford Citizen

With great spring weather and the invitation to enjoy bowls full of sweet delights, many people of all ages came to the First Church of Christ, Congregational at 25 The Great Road for their 73rd Strawberry festival last Thursday night. This popular event attracted a large crowd of hungry people,...

Celebrating a Wonderful Spring Evening at the First Church’s 73rd Strawberry Festival

On the first day of summer Dot is reading one of her favorite sources and looking back at some of the top stories this spring.

Dot’s Reading Room – June 2024

The Bedford High School Class of 1974 will be holding its 50th Anniversary Reunion from Sept. 20 through Sept. 22. The reunion committee is looking for help reaching out to some classmates.

BHS Class of 1974 Getting Together for 50th Year Reunion during Bedford Day Weekend

A heat watch is in effect from Tuesday through Friday. The Town of Bedford shared some information and warnings about how to stay safe in excessive heat.

Excessive Heat Watch – June 2024

Town of Bedford offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen on Thursday, June 20 with normal hours.

Town Offices Close for Juneteenth Holiday

The entries are lining up for The Bedford Citizen Best in Show dog contest. Check out the competition so far and enter your dog. The first rounds of voting will begin on Monday!

The Bedford Citizen Dog Days of Summer Best in Show Contest

Meet Jackie Barmashi, BSN, RN, Bedford resident, and the Town of Bedford's new Public Health Nurse.

Meet Bedford’s New Public Health Nurse, Jackie Barmashi

State Rep. Ken Gordon (D-Bedford) joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives last week in passing two pieces of legislation; “An Act relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensure,” and “An Act to ensure legal parentage equality.”

State Legislature Passes Acts on Substance Use Disorder; Parentage Equality

As we head into the dog days of summer, and entries are flowing for The Bedford Citizen Best in Show dog contest, we're wondering how many readers have pets of any sort. Take our poll and let us know your pet situation!

Pets – What’s Bedford Thinking?

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George K. Lua, 64, passed away on June 23, 2024, in Bedford, Massachusetts. Born on August 22, 1959, in San Francisco, California, George was a cherished member of his family, a loving husband, father and grandfather, and a proud member of the Bedford community. George graduated from Shawsheen Valley Technical...

An Obituary: George K. Lua

Amelie Kelly, a rising senior at Bedford High School is a top ten national finalist in the National History Day individual documentary category. Shreyes Shivappa, Simon Bendersky, and Thomas Lundgren received an honorable mention.

BHS Entry Among the Top National History Day Documentaries

It’s a classic good news-bad news report. In his final regular weekly update of the 2023-2024 school year, Superintendent of Schools Cliff Chuang on Friday announced a tentative contract agreement between the school committee and education support professionals, represented by the Bedford Education Association. He also announced that “it...

Bedford Teacher Talks at an ‘Impasse;’ Support Professionals Reach Agreement

Earlier last month, the Bedford Green Community celebrated resident Eugene (Gene) Trainor’s 95th Birthday. Gene moved into Bedford Green in 2021 and is the oldest resident to have ever lived at Bedford Green. Gene shared that one of his secrets to longevity is having honey in his coffee every...

Happy Birthday to Gene Trainor, Bedford Green’s Oldest Resident!

In observance of Independence Day, here is a list of Town Offices that will be open or closed on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5.

Town Office Schedules for July 4 and July 5

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Rhode Island State

June 19, 1865 was the day that the end of slavery was announced in Galveston, Texas, the last state to acknowledge slavery and the end of the Civil War. That came two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. Joe Zellner, a longtime town resident,...

Juneteenth: A Day to Celebrate the End of Legal Slavery in the U.S.

Submitted by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. Two local Girl Scouts, Leila Bernhardt of Bedford Troop 70426 and Olivia Tyndall of Hanscom AFB Troop 70650, sold a total of 1,013 boxes of Girl Scout cookies this year. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA), the largest girl-serving organization in...

Two Local Girl Scouts Honored for Selling More than 500 Packages of Cookies

196 Job Lane School third-grade students and their teachers took a walk to visit the Job Lane House this month!

Third Graders Learn About Job Lane and Tour His Home

Stalled contract talks between the Bedford School Committee and the Bedford Education Association have gone public. After months of bargaining sessions behind closed doors, the two sides this week issued statements reflecting their respective positions. The current contract expires on June 30, but that date will come and go without...

Dueling Statements Emerge as Teacher Contract Talks Pause for Summer

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Lauren Abraham Awarded Prestigious Peer Learning Assistant of the Year Award

Lauren Abraham of Bedford, a member of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Class of 2024 majoring in biology and biotechnology, was awarded WPI’s Peer Learning Assistant...

Lauren Abraham Awarded Prestigious Peer Learning Assistant of the Year Award

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