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Boater Chester Wiggins Found Dead in Maine
September 27, 2026
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Missing Bedford Boater Found Dead in Maine
The Maine Marine Patrol recovered the body of Chester Benjamin Wiggins, 84, of Bedford, on Sept. 25, roughly 150 feet off Ocean Avenue Extension in York. Wiggins' 17-foot Boston Whaler had been found the previous day; he had been missing since the evening of Sept. 22 in Cape Neddick Harbor. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
The Bedford Citizen
Bedford Police Log Covers Calls Through September 24
The Sept. 25 log details calls from Sept. 18–24, including a no-injury crash, school-bus incidents, ambulance calls, and Fire Department assistance.
Bedford Police Department
Job Lane Farm Museum Offers Sunday House Tours
Today, Sept. 27, from 2 to 4 p.m., docents lead tours of the 300-year-old museum. Admission: $5–$10.
The Bedford Citizen
Líf Lit Book Club Discusses Ann Patchett's Whistler
Today, Sept. 27, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., the club meets at Líf Books, 18 North Road, to discuss Whistler. Free; RSVP by email.
The Bedford Citizen
First Parish Service Examines Political Polarization
Today, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m., Rev. Jamie Hinson-Rieger's sermon 'If There Is to Be Peace in the Nation…' explores finding common ground.
First Parish Bedford
St. Michael Parish Feast-Day Mass and Picnic
Today, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m. Mass, honoring first responders; picnic follows.
St. Michael Parish
Music Together session starts today at Mudge Way
A nine-week Music Together session begins today at 9:45 a.m. at 12 Mudge Way for children ages 0 to 5, with weekly classes through November 20.
Town of Bedford Recreation Department
Public forum on town space use scheduled for Sept. 29
An in-person public forum is planned for Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at Bedford High School's Large Group Instructional Meeting Room to present findings from community engagement on municipal space use and gather additional resident feedback and prioritization.
Town of Bedford
Bedford schools expand world-language programming with $500K grant
Bedford Public Schools received a second five-year, $500,000 federal grant for the Boost Biliteracy Project, adding new proficiency pathways and benchmark testing.
The Bedford Citizen
Flu, COVID clinics set for older adults in October
The Health Department and Council on Aging announce appointment-only flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people 60 and older on October 6 and 8 at the Town Center. Uninsured attendees can receive vaccines at no cost.
The Bedford Citizen
COA highlights help for families navigating caregiving
The Council on Aging highlighted social services coordinator Kathleen Bond as a resource for families seeking help with home care, memory care, transportation, assisted living, nursing care, and Medicare or Medicaid counseling.
The Bedford Citizen
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