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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

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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

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

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

Bridget Higdon

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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

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Richford weighs new town administrator position

Richford weighs new town administrator position Nov 18, 2021

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Greenwood Bakery and Deli in Richford creates fantastical cakes

Greenwood Bakery and Deli in Richford creates fantastical cakes

Planet Video owner Dan Bathalon to make deliveries for Santa

Planet Video owner Dan Bathalon to make deliveries for Santa

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Enosburgh and Enosburg Falls to merge zoning bylaws

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

Kate Barcellos

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St. Albans Veterans Day parade hosts Sen. Sanders

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

Josh Ellerbrock

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Veterans Memorial Bridge in Swanton will go under initial construction this spring

Veterans Memorial Bridge in Swanton will go under initial construction this spring Updated Nov 9, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Swanton Bridge to undergo initial construction this summer

Swanton Bridge to undergo initial construction this summer Updated Nov 10, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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5 things to know about ARPA funds in Franklin County

5 things to know about ARPA funds in Franklin County Nov 9, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Greenwood Bakery and Deli in Richford creates fantastical cakes

Greenwood Bakery and Deli in Richford creates fantastical cakes

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

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

St. Albans Town Hall is starting to take shape

St. Albans Town Hall is starting to take shape Updated Nov 9, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Milton man sentenced to 2 years in prison for large-scale marijuana grow site in Swanton

Milton man sentenced to 2 years in prison for large-scale marijuana grow site in Swanton Updated Nov 6, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Swanton, Swanton Village and St. Albans Town join the Northwest Communications Union District with a goal of better and cheaper broadband access

Swanton, Swanton Village and St. Albans Town join the Northwest Communications Union District with a goal of better and cheaper broadband access Nov 4, 2021

Alek Fleury

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Northwest Regional Planning Commission seeks grant to update zoning laws and alleviate housing shortage in Franklin County towns

Northwest Regional Planning Commission seeks grant to update zoning laws and alleviate housing shortage in Franklin County towns Nov 4, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Highgate officials hope to repair eroding Machia Road

Highgate officials hope to repair eroding Machia Road Nov 3, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Northwest Communications Union District receives state grant to expand broadband access in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties

Northwest Communications Union District receives state grant to expand broadband access in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties Nov 1, 2021

Alek Fleury

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Houghton Park under watch to prevent graffiti

Houghton Park under watch to prevent graffiti Nov 1, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Downtown Swanton revitalization project enters third phase with work on Champlain Theatre

Downtown Swanton revitalization project enters third phase with work on Champlain Theatre Nov 1, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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New zoning regulations in Georgia’s South Village aim to make the district a 'walkable neighborhood'

New zoning regulations in Georgia’s South Village aim to make the district a 'walkable neighborhood' Oct 26, 2021

Alek Fleury

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St. Albans Town is taking nominations for its Wall of Honor

St. Albans Town is taking nominations for its Wall of Honor Updated Nov 1, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Town plans for yearlong study of muck on the waterfront

Town plans for yearlong study of muck on the waterfront Oct 24, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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St. Albans Town Selectboard takes first step in creating a public sewer system for town

St. Albans Town Selectboard takes first step in creating a public sewer system for town Updated Oct 28, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Welcome back, Canada: Border towns and resorts expect mild response to Nov. 8 border opening

Welcome back, Canada: Border towns and resorts expect mild response to Nov. 8 border opening Updated Oct 25, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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St. Albans Police Department moves to 142 S. Main St.

St. Albans Police Department moves to 142 S. Main St. Updated Oct 22, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Abolitionist exhibit created by the Saint Albans Museum opens up in St. Albans City Hall

Abolitionist exhibit created by the Saint Albans Museum opens up in St. Albans City Hall Updated Oct 21, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Michelle Phelps appointed to fill Georgia selectboard seat

Michelle Phelps appointed to fill Georgia selectboard seat Oct 19, 2021

Alek Fleury

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Man struck by train in St. Albans Updated Oct 19, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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St. Albans City sells 45 Kingman building to create housing

St. Albans City sells 45 Kingman building to create housing Oct 14, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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St. Albans City Council takes aim at excessive vehicular noise

St. Albans City Council takes aim at excessive vehicular noise Updated Oct 13, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Kingman Street project prepped for cement pours

Kingman Street project prepped for cement pours Oct 11, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Crisis specialist helping St. Albans police respond to difficult situations

Crisis specialist helping St. Albans police respond to difficult situations Oct 7, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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St. Albans Town seeks grant to get start on boat ramp

St. Albans Town seeks grant to get start on boat ramp Oct 6, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Weed Harvesting: Is the program right for St. Albans Bay? Oct 6, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Spooky Saturday in St. Albans to return bigger and better

Spooky Saturday in St. Albans to return bigger and better Updated Oct 7, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Vermonters over age 65 and at-risk eligible for third jab on Friday

Vermonters over age 65 and at-risk eligible for third jab on Friday Updated Oct 1, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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Aldis Hill trail updates scheduled for Oct. after City sources $36,000 for project

Aldis Hill trail updates scheduled for Oct. after City sources $36,000 for project Sep 30, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Champ, the lake monster, featured in St. Albans Bay Park

Champ, the lake monster, featured in St. Albans Bay Park Sep 26, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Weekend COVID-19 influx pushes Northwestern Medical Center to reach out to state, UVMMC and fly in traveling nurses Sep 25, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Swanton to apply for grant to research cause of plant build-up on Maquam Shore

Swanton to apply for grant to research cause of plant build-up on Maquam Shore Sep 23, 2021

Kate Barcellos

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St. Albans Town looking for public comment on policing via survey

St. Albans Town looking for public comment on policing via survey Updated Sep 27, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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St. Albans Parking Garage gate broken in accident

St. Albans Parking Garage gate broken in accident Updated Sep 22, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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St. Albans Development Review Board green-lights $7.5 million expansion of Northwestern Medical Center

St. Albans Development Review Board green-lights $7.5 million expansion of Northwestern Medical Center Sep 21, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Crosswalks reopen on Kingman Street in downtown St. Albans

Crosswalks reopen on Kingman Street in downtown St. Albans Updated Sep 21, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

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Franklin County sheriff deputy presence helps keep Missisquoi Valley Union school board meeting ‘respectful’

Franklin County sheriff deputy presence helps keep Missisquoi Valley Union school board meeting ‘respectful’ Sep 20, 2021

Kate Barcellos

kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com

St. Albans Free Library begins regular schedule of weekly programs

St. Albans Free Library begins regular schedule of weekly programs Updated Sep 21, 2021

Josh Ellerbrock

jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com

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