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Greenwood Bakery and Deli in Richford creates fantastical cakes

Greenwood Bakery and Deli in Richford creates fantastical cakes 16 hrs ago

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Check out this St. Albans Free Library story time with Cpl. Kristine Koch and therapy dog Murphy

Check out this St. Albans Free Library story time with Cpl. Kristine Koch and therapy dog Murphy Nov 27, 2021

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

Behind the Badge: A woman feeling harassed, a loud boom and a wallet reported stolen

Behind the Badge: A woman feeling harassed, a loud boom and a wallet reported stolen Nov 27, 2021

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

Inaugural Holly Jolly Jamboree to kick-off holiday season at St. Albans Bay Park

Inaugural Holly Jolly Jamboree to kick-off holiday season at St. Albans Bay Park Nov 26, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Q&A: Messenger editor and Franklin County Chamber manager share why its important to shop small

Q&A: Messenger editor and Franklin County Chamber manager share why its important to shop small Nov 26, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Government

Randy Sheltra, of Alburgh, sentenced to 15 years for child sex crimes

Randy Sheltra, of Alburgh, sentenced to 15 years for child sex crimes

Kingman Street opens for vehicle traffic, street lights turned on

Kingman Street opens for vehicle traffic, street lights turned on

Rep. Peter Welch announces run for U.S. Senate

Rep. Peter Welch announces run for U.S. Senate

VIDEO: Thanksgiving greeting from SFC Walter Byrne of St. Albans

VIDEO: Thanksgiving greeting from SFC Walter Byrne of St. Albans Nov 25, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Planet Video owner Dan Bathalon to make deliveries for Santa

Planet Video owner Dan Bathalon to make deliveries for Santa Updated Nov 25, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Thanksgiving dinner cost jumps 14%, other groceries see increase in northeast

Thanksgiving dinner cost jumps 14%, other groceries see increase in northeast Nov 25, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

What the Messenger newsroom is thankful for this year

What the Messenger newsroom is thankful for this year Nov 25, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

VIDEO: Thanksgiving greeting from SFC Lawrence McGraw of Swanton

VIDEO: Thanksgiving greeting from SFC Lawrence McGraw of Swanton Nov 25, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Crime

Behind the Badge: A woman feeling harassed, a loud boom and a wallet reported stolen

Behind the Badge: A woman feeling harassed, a loud boom and a wallet reported stolen

Randy Sheltra, of Alburgh, sentenced to 15 years for child sex crimes

Randy Sheltra, of Alburgh, sentenced to 15 years for child sex crimes

Behind the Badge: A woman harrassing another woman, a wallet found in the bushes and a dog barking

Behind the Badge: A woman harrassing another woman, a wallet found in the bushes and a dog barking

Abenaki after-school program teaches about Thanksgiving from an indigenous perspective

Abenaki after-school program teaches about Thanksgiving from an indigenous perspective Nov 24, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Randy Sheltra, of Alburgh, sentenced to 15 years for child sex crimes

Randy Sheltra, of Alburgh, sentenced to 15 years for child sex crimes Nov 24, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Greenwood Bakery and Deli in Richford creates fantastical cakes

Greenwood Bakery and Deli in Richford creates fantastical cakes Updated Nov 24, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Here is the most recent birth announcement from Northwestern Family Birth Center

Here is the most recent birth announcement from Northwestern Family Birth Center Updated Nov 24, 2021

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

VIDEO: Thanksgiving greeting from Staff Sgt. Skyler Genest of Georgia, Vt.

VIDEO: Thanksgiving greeting from Staff Sgt. Skyler Genest of Georgia, Vt. Updated Nov 24, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Government

Randy Sheltra, of Alburgh, sentenced to 15 years for child sex crimes

Randy Sheltra, of Alburgh, sentenced to 15 years for child sex crimes

Kingman Street opens for vehicle traffic, street lights turned on

Kingman Street opens for vehicle traffic, street lights turned on

Rep. Peter Welch announces run for U.S. Senate

Rep. Peter Welch announces run for U.S. Senate

Jim Bashaw Fund donates nearly $7,000 to Franklin County cancer patients

Jim Bashaw Fund donates nearly $7,000 to Franklin County cancer patients Nov 24, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Georgia wreath-maker begins a busy season, making 600 to 1000 wreaths per year

Georgia wreath-maker begins a busy season, making 600 to 1000 wreaths per year Nov 23, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

Mask mandate should be handled differently at BFA-St. Albans, students say

Mask mandate should be handled differently at BFA-St. Albans, students say Nov 23, 2021

A UVM extension gardener advises on holiday plant care and safety

A UVM extension gardener advises on holiday plant care and safety Nov 23, 2021

Libraries bring Operation Happiness to Franklin County communities with new giving trees

Libraries bring Operation Happiness to Franklin County communities with new giving trees Nov 23, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Your question answered: Where are COVID-19 boosters available in Franklin County?

Your question answered: Where are COVID-19 boosters available in Franklin County? Nov 23, 2021

Local artists, Lydia Strider and Jon Young, open up new tattoo parlor, Emerald Artworks Tattoo.

Local artists, Lydia Strider and Jon Young, open up new tattoo parlor, Emerald Artworks Tattoo. Nov 22, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Kingman Street opens for vehicle traffic, street lights turned on

Kingman Street opens for vehicle traffic, street lights turned on Updated Nov 22, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Rep. Peter Welch announces run for U.S. Senate

Rep. Peter Welch announces run for U.S. Senate Updated Nov 22, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

Covert Essentials is bringing all-natural skin care products to Enosburg Falls

Covert Essentials is bringing all-natural skin care products to Enosburg Falls Updated Nov 23, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Messenger FAQ

UPDATED: Your question answered: Why can Winooski ban spectators from the semifinal vs. Enosburg today?

UPDATED: Your question answered: Why can Winooski ban spectators from the semifinal vs. Enosburg today?

Your Question Answered: What should I know about the COVID-19 vaccine for teens and children?

Your Question Answered: What should I know about the COVID-19 vaccine for teens and children?

Your question answered: What is a hobby farm?

Your question answered: What is a hobby farm?

Rep. Brian Savage is the new Town Administrator of Swanton

Rep. Brian Savage is the new Town Administrator of Swanton Nov 19, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Richford weighs new town administrator position

Richford weighs new town administrator position Nov 18, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

The St. Albans Pool project is on schedule for June completion

The St. Albans Pool project is on schedule for June completion Updated Nov 23, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Here are the latest Birth Announcements from Northwestern Family Birth Center

Here are the latest Birth Announcements from Northwestern Family Birth Center Nov 18, 2021

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

St. Albans Festival of Trees arrives after Thanksgiving...with no gala

St. Albans Festival of Trees arrives after Thanksgiving...with no gala Updated Nov 18, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Congratulations to these students at Cold Hollow Career Center for being recognized as self directed

Congratulations to these students at Cold Hollow Career Center for being recognized as self directed Updated Nov 18, 2021

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

Jennifer Snowpez: Bakersfield names their snowplow

Jennifer Snowpez: Bakersfield names their snowplow Updated Nov 18, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Town of St. Albans Selectboard examining consultant option to push inclusion initiative

Town of St. Albans Selectboard examining consultant option to push inclusion initiative Updated Nov 18, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

GALLERY: 'Into the Woods' comes to the stage at Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans

GALLERY: 'Into the Woods' comes to the stage at Bellows Free Academy-St. Albans Updated Nov 18, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Behind the Badge: A woman harrassing another woman, a wallet found in the bushes and a dog barking

Behind the Badge: A woman harrassing another woman, a wallet found in the bushes and a dog barking Nov 17, 2021

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

4 bird-feeding tips from Vermont Fish and Wildlife to keep in mind this season

4 bird-feeding tips from Vermont Fish and Wildlife to keep in mind this season Nov 17, 2021

They may not talk, but the horses at Chiron Revelations offer plenty of business advice

They may not talk, but the horses at Chiron Revelations offer plenty of business advice Nov 16, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

St. Albans native appointed as new Chief Warrant Officer for the Vermont National Guard

St. Albans native appointed as new Chief Warrant Officer for the Vermont National Guard Updated Nov 16, 2021

Berkshire students are making free meals for seniors in their community

Berkshire students are making free meals for seniors in their community Nov 16, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Northwestern Medical Center to add on-call recovery coaches to emergency department for substance abuse cases

Northwestern Medical Center to add on-call recovery coaches to emergency department for substance abuse cases Nov 15, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Linda Radtke sings soundtrack to the suffrage movement during St. Albans program

Linda Radtke sings soundtrack to the suffrage movement during St. Albans program Nov 15, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

After 46 years, Sen. Patrick Leahy will not run for re-election to the U.S. Senate

After 46 years, Sen. Patrick Leahy will not run for re-election to the U.S. Senate Updated Nov 15, 2021

Bridget Higdon

bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com

New zoning regulations in Georgia are designed to adapt to changing rivers

New zoning regulations in Georgia are designed to adapt to changing rivers Nov 15, 2021

Alek Fleury

afleury@orourkemediagroup.com

GALLERY: Enosburg Jr ROTC, Legion and community gather to honor Veterans Day

GALLERY: Enosburg Jr ROTC, Legion and community gather to honor Veterans Day Updated Nov 15, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Enosburgh and Enosburg Falls to merge zoning bylaws

Enosburgh and Enosburg Falls to merge zoning bylaws Nov 12, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Montgomery welcomes Cafe Oma, a new Dutch spot for pastries and more

Montgomery welcomes Cafe Oma, a new Dutch spot for pastries and more Nov 12, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

Looking for a job? Howard Center is hosting a Job Fair on December 10

Looking for a job? Howard Center is hosting a Job Fair on December 10 Nov 12, 2021

Jean Macbride

macbridj@gmail.com

St. Albans Veterans Day parade hosts Sen. Sanders

St. Albans Veterans Day parade hosts Sen. Sanders Nov 11, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Louise Larivee, of Swanton, pleads guilty to embezzling $100,000 from Abenaki Self Help Association, Inc.

Louise Larivee, of Swanton, pleads guilty to embezzling $100,000 from Abenaki Self Help Association, Inc. Nov 11, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

Vermont will get warmer and wetter, according to a new UVM study

Vermont will get warmer and wetter, according to a new UVM study Nov 11, 2021

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