St. Albans Daily Messenger

The St. Albans Messenger is a newspaper based in St. Albans, Vermont. It serves the community by distributing news across Franklin County and the Northwestern part of Vermont.

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St. Albans Council restricts downtown smokeshops

14 hours ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

ST. ALBANS CITY — St. Albans City Council passed new rules Monday preventing future smokeshops from setting up along Main Street. City Council initially took up the issue when Councilor Tim Hawkins asked for the best approach to prevent such businesses from advertising and selling smoking materials along the city’s main thoroughfare after Vape N’ Smoke opened this past fall.
Latest local birth announcements

16 hours ago | samessenger.com | Bridget Higdon

Baby’s Name: Colter Levi Robert Gender: Male Date of Birth: 5/5/25 Mother’s Name: Chelsey Robert Father’s Name: Corey Robert Town: St. Albans Baby’s Name: Zeppelin Jay DeForge-Ross Gender: Male Date of Birth: 5/5/25 Mother’s Name: Raeanna Gaboury Father’s Name: Jacob Alexander DeForge-Ross Town: Enosburg Falls Baby’s Name: Charlotte Mary Collins Gender: Female Date of Birth: 5/7/25 Mother’s Name: Daunte Hueckstaedt Collins Father’s Name: Evan Joshua Collins Town: St. Albans Baby’s Name:...
Survivor shares how Voices Against Violence helped her heal; 'In Their Shoes' event to raise awareness

1 day ago | samessenger.com | Bridget Higdon

ST. ALBANS CITY — After surviving a turbulent relationship, Khayli is finding peace – and herself – at Voices Against Violence’s newest domestic violence shelter. Through workshops and communal living, Khayli is receiving the support she needs to grow and heal from both a substance use addiction and an abusive boyfriend. “It’s a shelter, but it’s also not,” Khayli told the Messenger. “It’s home.
'Shrek' comes to St. Albans City School stage this week

2 days ago | samessenger.com | Bridget Higdon

ST. ALBANS CITY — Get ready to go on a fairy tale adventure this week as St. Albans City School brings “Shrek the Musical” to life. Public performances are set for 6 p.m. this Friday, May 16 and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Director Katelynn Maher said “Shrek” was selected by a school-wide vote last spring. Students had four choices, but “Shrek” was the clear winner. “Our shows are largely student-run,” Maher said.
Swanton man charged with murder; Debt dispute spurred fight

2 days ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

SWANTON — A late-night altercation proved fatal in Swanton this weekend, resulting in the death of 37-year-old Joshua Many. Police have since arrested Mitchal Shedrick, 52, and charged him with second degree murder. According to court records, Shedrick shot Many at around 3 a.m. early on Sunday morning after a fight broke out around a debt. Shedrick appeared in Franklin County Court on Monday afternoon, pleading not guilty to the crime.
PHOTOS: St. Albans community crowds downtown for 4th Kingman Fest

2 days ago | samessenger.com | Aidan Schonbrun

ST. ALBANS CITY – Rain and clouds cleared up Saturday just in time for people to fill downtown St. Albans’ Kingman Street for the annual music festival. For the fourth year in a row, right at 5 p.m. when the crowds began wandering through the downtown block, face painters, caricature artists and food trucks were prepared to greet them. For Kingman Street resident Erik Stumpf, he just had to go right outside.
Six arrested in St. Albans drug search; Over 2000 bags of fentanyl seized

2 days ago | samessenger.com | Josh Ellerbrock

ST. ALBANS CITY — The St. Albans Police Department arrested six people on suspected drug trafficking charges this past Friday after discovering over 2,000 bags of fentanyl at a Rublee Street residence. Police conducted the search as part of a narcotics investigation by the St. Albans Police Department’s newly-instituted Street Crimes Unit, and the six people arrested were those found in the apartment during the search at 11 Rublee Street.
Letter to the Editor: Why did Senator Norris not condemn Mohsen Mahdawi’s imprisonment?

3 days ago | samessenger.com | Bridget Higdon

This letter is from David Hutchinson, a resident of St. Albans City. It is remarkable to me that our senator from Franklin County, Bob Norris, refused last month to endorse S.R. 13, a resolution that condemned “the manner and circumstances” of Mohsen Mahdawi’s seizure and detention in Vermont. Mahdawi’s seizure was one of the latest of the Trump administration’s “grab and deport” actions.
Who inspired you to teach? Enosburg High School teachers share insights

5 days ago | samessenger.com | Bridget Higdon

FRANKLIN COUNTY — In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Messenger asked Franklin County high school teachers, “Who inspired you to teach?” We received so many heartwarming responses that offer shoutouts to colleagues and family members, little gems of wisdom and lots of love. Here's what teachers from Enosburg Falls High School had say. Read responses from BFA-St. Albans, MVU, BFA-Fairfax and Richford too.
Enosburg electric switching billing software in June

5 days ago | samessenger.com | Aidan Schonbrun

ENOSBURG FALLS – This summer, Enosburg’s electric utility will be switching to a new billing software for customers. On June 15, the switchover from the current Invoice Cloud software to National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) will be completed, Village Manager John Dasaro said. The move affects where consumers in the electricity department’s 70 square mile area – including Enosburgh, Sheldon, Bakersfield, Berkshire, Fairfield and Franklin – pay their bills.