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An Obituary: George K. Lua
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...
State Official Details Flaws in Hangars’ Environmental Impact Report
The state secretary of energy and environmental affairs has ruled that the draft environmental impact report for a proposed hangar development at Hanscom Field “does not adequately and properly comply” with state environmental law.
Enriquez reflects on tenure as installation commander at Hanscom AFB
Submitted By Mark Wyatt, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs. Col. Taona Enriquez will relinquish command of the 66th Air Base Group at 9 a.m. on July 10 in the Aero Club hangar, marking the end of her tenure as installation commander and a career in the Air Force. Following...
Dog Days of Summer – The Bedford Citizen 2024 Best In Show Voting: Round 1 Group A
The phrase the Dog Days of Summer derives from ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian times. The rise of Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky, coincides with the hottest times of the year in the Northern Hemisphere (around July 3 – August 11). At least that’s what the Farmer’s Almanac and other sources across the internet say.
BHS Graduate Beth McMurtrie Reflects on Her Long Journalism Career
The Citizen posts an occasional feature under the heading “Where are They Now? “in which we spotlight Bedford High graduates who have gone on to distinguished careers in a variety of fields. Today we’re focusing on Beth McMurtrie, Class of 1982, who this month is marking 25 years as a writer for the Chronicle of Higher Education.
BHS Class of 1974 Getting Together for 50th Year Reunion during Bedford Day Weekend
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.
Bedford School Board’s Superintendent Evaluation: Proficient in Four Major Categories
The School Committee’s first-year evaluation of Bedford Superintendent of Schools Cliff Chuang is an affirmative endorsement of style and substance, including course corrections. “Despite multiple, unexpected challenges, Cliff remains positive, responsible, and steadfast in his approach to change in our district. We recognize and applaud his first year in...
Bedford Relay Teams Competitive on National Stage
The two four-by-800-meter relay teams representing Bedford High School last week at the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, OR demonstrated that Buccaneers don’t take a back seat on an elite stage. The girls’ foursome of Grace Niu, Farrah Scott, Anna Massaro, and Zadie Buckley finished 15th out of 25...
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