Somersworth News

An event at the Commercial Fishing Pier on Sunday intends to help New Hampshire fishermen cope with drastic cuts to catch limits on the most popular fish species by raising awareness about how delicious some lesser-known species can be.

Police were called to Union Street in Somersworth Thursday afternoon after receiving a report that a student had been stabbed on his way home from school.

Eric Dubois, 32, of Somersworth is facing a single count of robbery in connection with the Feb.

Memorial Day will be celebrates on Monday, May 27, with many communities and organizations holding observances on Monday.

A Somersworth woman was arrested Sunday evening on a shoplifting charge. Laura Demanche, 25, of 24 Franklin St.

Alma Hall was recently recognized by Noreen Johnson, President of Exeter Woman's Club, at their annual spring luncheon for her many contributions to the club and community.

Alan Golick, his wife, Lisa Thompson, and their dog, Lily, helped put some of the final touches on their third and newest store, which is expected to open near Care Pharmacy in Rochester this week.

Thomas Clark, a 5th grade student at Tri-City Christian Academy, will be playing the Mayor of Munchkin Land in "The Wizard of Oz." SOMERSWORTH - The Performing Arts Program at Tri-City Christian Academy in Somersworth will present "The Wizard of Oz" at its 12 Rocky Hill Road campus.

An outdoor encampment area near Willand Pond showed little sign of activity Tuesday, though the organized appearance, compete with shelves stocked with cleaning supplies, some decorations and mattresses, revealed the space had recently been a "home." Somersworth police had given individuals living in the woods in that area until Tuesday to vacate ... (more)

When in high school, I -- and go ahead, admit it, you too -- perceived shop kids as being on the lower end of the educational totem pole.

Students from Topper Tots Child Development Center surprised Superintendent Jeni Moska on Friday with a birthday visit.

Tri-City Christian Academy recently held its 7th annual Tell the Story Auction and Dinner gala on April 13, at the Rocky Hill Road campus in Somersworth.

It's been a long time in coming - too long. But on Tuesday the Somersworth Housing Authority board of directors announced the termination of Beth Salinger as executive director.

Ryan McBride/Staff Photographer City Manager Michael Joyal speaks to guests at the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce State of the City address Friday morning at the McConnell Center in Dover.

A fire early Tuesday morning left a pizza restaurant with significant smoke damage.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a variance to 400 North Main Street LLC on May 8 that will allow the company to use the former Thompson Center Arms property on North Main Streets with the privileges of a Business 2 zone.

State Sen. David Watters and New Hampshire Division of Economic Development officials Justin Slattery and Elizabeth Gray toured ContiTech Thermopol in Somersworth with President Edward Cotter and Human Resources Manager Anne Barth on Monday.

A cooking fire in an apartment building left tenants of the unit displaced Tuesday night.

SOMERSWORTH, NH May 8, 2013 American Ambulance Service -New England , the premier New England-based provider of emergent and non-emergent ambulance services at both the basic and advanced life support levels , has made a major statement in New England with the recent win of a three year contract in a very pivotal area.

An accidental duct fire caused about $40,000 in damage to Roger's Restaurant & Pizza early Tuesday morning, according to assistant fire chief James Ormond.