The Cambridge Village Market was originally built in the 1850's and has always served as a grocery store. In the 1900's, it was known as The Willy Brothers Store. However, fifty years later, the store became The Cambridge Community Lockers, where the locals would rent refrigerator and freezer space to store food. Eventually, in the late 1960's the food lockers were removed. Bruce MacMillan purchased the store in 1990 and has made many improvements as well as a recent addition that makes the original store twice its original size. The Cambridge Village Market continues to grow and serve the community in the tradition of a true, Vermont country store.
Sir Paul McCartney, the famous musician and former Beatle, made a surprise visit to the JJ Hapgood General Store in Peru recently to enjoy lunch. McCartney is shown here with store owners Tim and Juliette Britton.