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Essex Town Little League and Bedford waged another classic, with the New Hampshire state champion surviving for 3-2 win at New England regionals.

On Saturday, about 250 people came out to Bedford to celebrate the town's 275th anniversary.

Essex Town Little League and Bedford waged another classic, with the New Hampshire state champion surviving for 3-2 win at New England regionals.

The final score was 4-0 as Essex Town won despite having to work through the losers bracket. Bedford (Team New Hampshire) swept the best-of-three championship series against runner-up Portsmouth.

Essex Town Little League and Bedford waged another classic, with the New Hampshire state champion surviving for 3-2 win at ...