"After last Saturday's monsoon," Bedford Fire Captain Mark Sullivan intimated that tomorrow's predicted snowfall wouldn't be problematic. "We are like the postal…
Read MoreWe Hope You’re Enjoying The Bedford Guide
by Gene Kalb
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The feedback has been very positive, we really love hearing your comments. If you have ideas for future Bedford Guides we would…
Read MoreA New Day Dawns ~ Sunrise over Bedford
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The benefit of being out and about early in the morning: a firey sunrise.…
Read MoreHoliday Plans – What’s Bedford Thinking?
by Gene Kalb
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‘Tis the Season! The holidays are here and it appears the Grinch is still in charge.
With the coronavirus still raging and the…
Read MoreBedford’s annual tree lighting took place shortly after dark on Saturday, December 4, when 2021 Citizens of the Year Lois and Brown…
Read MoreIn case you haven’t heard, a new variant of the Covid-19 virus has emerged from South Africa. A few days ago it…
Read MoreUPDATE 12/6/2021: The Citizen is still sifting through photographs submitted by our readers, so if you have something to share, please forward…
Read MoreLuminaria have become a beloved Christmas Eve tradition in Bedford. Sponsored by the Bedford Minuteman Memorial Scholarship Fund, proceeds from luminaria sales…
Read MoreDot’s Reading Room: Changes Coming to US Postal Service Board of Directors ~ Why it Matters
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As the holidays draw ever nearer, the makeup of the US Postal Service Board of Directors takes on new importance to Bedford,…
Read MoreAn Obituary: Louis C. Tompkins
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Louis C. Tompkins passed away on November 15, 2021. Mr. Tompkins was a groundbreaking Little League coach of Bedford's first team that…
Read MoreA recent CBS News Poll asked how Americans think society treats older people. According to the poll, most Americans think we pay…
Read MoreHo-Ho-Ho Holiday Fun coming to Bedford
by Gene Kalb
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It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. With Thanksgiving come and gone, we’re officially in the Holiday season. With…
Read MoreBedford Food Bank ~ Thanksgiving, 2021
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~ Submitted by Bedford Youth and Family Services
Through the efforts and generosity of many, the Bedford Food Bank Service was able to…
Read MoreA Tradition Lives on: Senior Citizens Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner Courtesy at Legion Post 221
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Thanksgiving week began for dozens of Bedford senior citizens Sunday afternoon the way it has every year for at least a half-century:…
Read MoreTreats, Treasures, and Gifts Galore ~ Saturday, Dec. 4 ~ St. Paul’s Advent Fair ~ 9 am to 2 pm
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is preparing for its annual Advent Fair, to be held this year on Saturday, December 4, from 9…
Read MoreBells will Ring at First Parish ~ Back Bay Ringers on Dec. 4 and ‘The Bells of Christmas’ on Dec. 5
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~ Submitted by First Parish on Bedford Common The tintinnabulation of bells large and small will set the stage for winter and…
Read MoreBedford TV Now Offers Podcast Capacity
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At long last, the wait is over! Bedford TV Podcasts launched this week, with Bedford Tavern leading the charge. Brought to you…
Read MoreCovid-19 Booster Shots ~ What’s Bedford Thinking?
by Gene Kalb
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just approved booster shots of the Covid-19 vaccine for all people over the age…
Read More~Submitted by Bopha Malone and Sophy Theam The International Institute of New England (IINE) is resettling over four hundred Afghan evacuees in…
Read MoreThanksgiving weekend in Bedford is the time for an array of traditional sports and recreation events: Starting with the Powder Puff football…
Read MoreCongress just signed passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. This seems like the perfect time to introduce a new feature to The…
Read MoreComing this Week to the BHS Stage (and Live Stream!) The Drowsy Chaperone in Four Performances
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Members of the Bedford Schools’ Performing Arts Department pitched the upcoming high school fall musical at last week’s School Committee meeting.…
Read MoreThanksgiving Plans – What’s Bedford Thinking?
by Gene Kalb
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The holidays are here. With Thanksgiving around the corner, people are starting to firm up their Thanksgiving day plans.
One poll says 42%…
Read More~ Submitted by Richard Mazow
For many years, a dedicated group of volunteers has been assisting taxpayers in preparing their federal and state…
Read MoreIn a special two-part event, the Bedford Historical Society will honor Bedford High School’s 2021 National History Day Students, then hear Gresh…
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