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Due to a lack of air conditioning, the Bedford Free Public Library will be closed on Friday, June 21.

Bedford Free Public Library Closed on Friday June 21

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

Bedford’s public Independence Day ceremony Thursday was an ad hoc reading of the entire Declaration of Independence in front of the patriot sculpture at Veterans Memorial Park. The 30-minute observance, in its seventh year, was spearheaded by Jon O’Connor, a past commander of Bedford’s American Legion Post 221 and...

Park Resounds with Words of Declaration on Fourth

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 New England we’re blessed with many choices to get away within a short drive. What's Bedford Thinking? Are you headed out on any New England trips this summer? Take our poll!

What’s Bedford Thinking: New England Summer Vacation Plans – Where Are You Going?

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Vanishing Georgia

Friendship Baptist Church is the oldest Baptist congregation in Thomas County, established near the Florida line a few miles south of present-day Metcalfe. Its first congregants met in a log structure at least as early as the late 1830s. The earliest burial I can find in the cemetery located adjacent to the original church dates […]

Friendship Baptist Church, 1888, Metcalfe

Who will be Bedford's 2024 Citizen of the Year? Nomination forms are available now and must be received by Thursday, July 25, 2024.

It’s Time Now to Nominate the  2024 Bedford Citizen of the Year

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

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

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

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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

While we are celebrating pet dogs this month with The Bedford Citizen Best in Show contest, we take a quick midweek nod to some other raucous neighborhood canines. Even in the dog days of summer, many agree with Thoreau: “An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.”

An Early Morning Visitor

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

Jon O’Connor will lead a reading of the Declaration of Independence in Veterans Memorial Park on Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m.

Annual Reading of Declaration Thursday Morning

The First Baptist Church of Bedford (FBCB) announces the 2024 Bible Camp!. FBCB Bible Camp will take place July 23, 24, and 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the church, 153 Concord Road. Open to all children entering grades K – 6, FBCB Bible Camp will meet for...

Bible Camp at The First Baptist Church of Bedford, July 23 – 25

Gene Kalb offers a few musings on 4th of July traditions in Bedford, and a listing of nearby fireworks displays.

Fourth of July Musings and Facts

Mark Cavallaro and Thelma Tatten will be remembered as "a loving, supporting couple" and for much more than the tragic end to their lives.

Shooting Victims Remembered for Their Qualities, Friendship

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The Bedford Citizen Best in Show Week 3 Voting is Open

Josh Billings (19th century American humorist with a funny life story) said, “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you...

The Bedford Citizen Best in Show Week 3 Voting is Open

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