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Bedford News

NH Poetry Out Loud expands high school literacy program

As New Hampshire educators continue to find innovative ways to engage their students, high schools will incorporate the Poetry Out Loud program into their English Language Arts curriculum again this school year. The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts has opened registration for the 2017-18 ...

Bedford Rotary hears from school official

The Bedford Rotary Club invited Bedford Superintendent of Schools, Chip McGee, to address the club on Aug. 16 at its regular breakfast meeting. McGee said the new school year budget is $72 million for 4500 students, at a cost per student of $13,000. He also said health care costs for teachers, ...

Off the Beaten Path

WARNER – Vacation in New Hampshire tends to mean two things: the lakes and the beaches. And for good reason: They are lovely and filled with fun things to do. But with more than 17 million people expected to visit the state this summer and fall, they can get crowded. For enjoyable day trips ...

Study: Girls on the Run transforms young lives

EXETER – As students prepare to head back to school, many parents are looking for after-school activities that provide a safe and structured space where children can learn skills and be physically active. Girls on the Run offers this and so much more. A recent independent study provides ...

Registration now open for 2017 ArtWalk Weekend

NASHUA – According to City Arts Nashua, Early Bird artist registration is now open for the 13th annual ArtWalk Weekend, downtown Nashua’s premier arts festival. “Based on artist and attendee feedback, last year’s ArtWalk was considered a great success by the over 150 artists that ...

Like it or not, it’s time to focus on the fall

It began with thunder, lightning and the downpour of downpours. It ended with silver lightning striking for the second straight year. Let’s face it, the Summer of 2017 is over. This week’s start of the regular high school sports season with soccer, golf, and soon field hockey underway marks ...