🌱 Somersworth roots behind a prominent early Milton farming family

Good day Somersworth! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Somersworth roots behind a prominent early Milton farming family

Also on today's calendar: Dover Antique and Vintage Market.

Today's riddle: What time is it when a clock chimes 13 times? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
• Wednesday: Beautiful with periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• South Milton Farmer Samuel Bragdon (1771-1826) (miltonobserver.com) — Somersworth appears throughout this detailed genealogy as the birthplace, marriage site, and probate location for members of the Bragdon and Clements families, tying local families to nearby Milton and Rochester. Readers interested in regional history and old Somersworth connections will find rich detail on land ownership, church life, and political involvement from the late 1700s through the 1800s.
   

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📸 Around Somersworth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Somersworth

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 20

• Dover Antique and Vintage Market →
  Dover Elks Lodge 184, 282 Durham Rd, Dover
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday June 25

• LED LIGHT STAND CLASS-SOMERSWORTH NH-THE GATHERING PLACE STUDIO →
  The Gathering Place Studio and Shop, 154 High St, Somersworth
  6:00 pm
• LED LIGHT STAND CLASS-SOMERSWORTH NH-THE GATHERING... →
  The Gathering Place Studio and Shop, 154 High St, Somersworth
  6:00 pm

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📣 Somersworth Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 17

• Safe Harbor Swim School is opening at the Best Western in Portsmouth →
  Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce 580 US Highway 1 Bypass Interstate Traffic Circle Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Dover Farmers’ Market
  Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce TEMPORARY NEW LOCATION - Lower Henry Law Park, Payne St
  3:30 pm
• BUSINESS OPEN HOUSE JUNE 2026: Harmony Homes
  Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Harmony Homes 40 Briggs Way Durham, NH 03824 Parking Details: Parking on-site.
  4:30 pm

Thursday June 18

• Hello, Dolly!
  Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Ogunquit Playhouse 10 Main St Ogunquit, ME 03907
• Fitness with Phipps Walk and Talk Walking Club
  Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Meet at the 550 Central Ave Dover, NH 03820
  5:30 pm

Friday June 19

• Glow-in-the-Dark Karaoke at Aplomb →
  Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Aplomb, 262 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
  8:00 pm

Wednesday June 24

• Queer Resilience Circle - Zine Making
  Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Aplomb Projects
  6:30 pm

Thursday June 25

• Free Stress Relief Community Acupuncture
  Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Dover Chamber of Commerce
  3:00 pm
• Art Workshop: Paper Marbling
  Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Portsmouth Music and Arts Center, 973 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH
  4:00 pm

Friday June 26

• The Spongebob Musical - Teen Ensemble of Hackmatack Playhouse
  Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce 538 School Street, Berwick, ME 03901

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Somersworth. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Somersworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somersworth here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Dover

• First Boston match of 2026 World Cup kicks off Saturday. Here's everything to know (wmur.com)
• Madbury NH Single Family Homes (zillow.com)
• Home rules (keenesentinel.com)

Rochester

• 33 Washington St, Rochester, NH 03867 (realtor.com)

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Ok Somersworth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's time to get a new clock. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)
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