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Written by Jessie Forand, Messenger Staff
May 03, 2013

Businessmen claim Lokanga’s to blame

ST. ALBANS — The civil court proceedings regarding Father Daniel Lokanga, a Catholic priest suing current and former owners of a Georgia storage business, continued in Franklin County Superior Court this week.
Testimony on Wednesday included denials of fraud from the businessmen involved and a description of the impact of the case on the priest.

Pharmacy robber cited for threat

Written by Messenger Staff
May 02, 2013

NEWPORT — A Franklin County man serving time in prison for a 2009 armed robbery has been charged with a new crime, allegedly committed from behind bars.
Jeremy Robitaille, 27, is incarcerated at the Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport.

Written by Michelle Monroe
May 01, 2013

County farmers give conflicting testimony

ST. ALBANS — A bill expected to pass the Vermont Legislature this session – a measure that would enable migrant workers to obtain a Vermont driver's license – has run into unanticipated opposition from dairy farmers.

Written by Jessie Forand
April 30, 2013

Franklin man free after court hearing

ENOSBURG — The family of Brandon Gleason gasped at Franklin County District Court Monday afternoon as the defense attorney representing Patrick Prue, 59, of Franklin, asked that his client be allowed to drive to and from work.

Written by Jessie Forand
April 26, 2013

Maple cookbook all new for 2013

ST. ALBANS — School was out this week for spring break, but on Thursday the Bellows Free Academy cafeteria was buzzing with excitement.
Maple-scented air wafted as desserts were presented on banquet tables to be judged.

Written by Michelle Monroe
April 25, 2013

Abuses face Senate study

ST. ALBANS — There will be no changes to the current use program this year. The Senate Agriculture Committee has tabled a bill passed by the House, which would have increased the penalties for withdrawing land from the program.

Written by Michelle Monroe
April 24, 2013

Walks to link key landmarks

HIGHGATE — Highgate has received a $250,000 state grant for new sidewalks in the village.

Written by Jessie Forand
April 23, 2013

N. Elm St. project to improve safety

ST. ALBANS CITY — A nearly $1 million rail crossing upgrade project is to begin next week at the New England Central Railroad tracks on North Elm Street.
Funded by state and federal dollars the project will make vehicular travel over the tracks smoother and safer, said St. Albans Public Works Director Allen Robtoy explained.

Written by Michelle Monroe
April 23, 2013

ST. ALBANS — A fundraiser held Sunday at the Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings raised $7,600 with more anticipated.

"We're not done yet. People are still making donations," said Michelle Boudreau, one of the organizers.

Messenger, group papers win awards

Written by Messenger Staff
February 13, 2013

BOSTON — Staff members from the St. Albans Messenger, along with its sister publications from the Champlain Valley Newspaper Group — including the Milton Independent, Essex Reporter, Colchester Sun, Addison Independent and the Mountain Times (Killington area) — attended the 2013 New England Newspaper Association convention in Boston this past weekend.