Lamberts Store was once the heart of the French/Canadian community in Somersworth

Lambert’s Variety and St. John Baptist Hall were at heart of community

There was a time in when the unusual shaped building that sits on the corners of Green and Franklin streets was the very essence of a community. This was a building that holds many precious memories for many Somersworth seniors, and they can still be on occasion referring to the building by one of its old identities. It could St. John the Baptist Hall or perhaps Lambert’s Variety Store are two of the most popular.

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Somersworth Police Chief Kretschmar shops at Shop With a cop

‘Shop with a Cop’ and more holiday joy

It’s certainly starting to feel a lot like Christmas here in Somersworth and as we were reminded at the Berwick/Somersworth Christmas Parade on Saturday, it’s a season that should be filled with joy. Of course there is so far this year one element for a perfect Christmas missing, yes, I am talking about the white

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