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5 Things You Need To Know Today: March 15

"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Another Bedford Championship? The fifth-seeded BHS boys basketball team upset top-ranked Hanover, 54-46, last night at UNH's Lundholm Gymnasium to advance to the Division II championship game at the same venue Saturday at 1 p.m. The Bulldogs face No. 2 Portsmouth, which defeated 11th-ranked Coe-Brown Northwood, 55-46, in the semifinals to set up a rematch of the D-III football title clash,

2. In case you missed it. See who won, who lost and where your money is going based on the results of Tuesday's elections. For a detailed list of or find a

3. Cool it down. Not that we're complaining, but after several days in the 60s, today's high temperature drops to a more seasonal 52 degrees. Cloudy skies early transition into a mostly sunny afternoon.

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4. Patch Academy. Bedford and Amherst Patch will team up at the Black Forest Cafe on Route 101 in Amherst at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, April 4, to offer a Patch Academy. We'll show you how to explore the many possible options Patch offers local residents. Learn how to post and browse local events and announcements, explore free blogging opportunities, learn how to promote your small business and much, much more. We'll answer any and all questions you may have and point you in the right direction in terms of the Patch possibilities that are best suited for you. For more information, or to RSVP, email Ryan.OConnor@Patch.com.

5. Last day to nominate the young volunteer in your life. Today is the last day to nominate young volunteers for the Kohl’s Cares®Scholarship Program. Kids ages six to 18 who have made a positive impact on their communities can be awarded scholarships and prizes, ranging from $50 Kohl’s gift cards to $10,000 scholarships. For more information on the program and how to submit a worthy candidate,

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