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Obituaries | samessenger.com - Saint Albans Messenger
WEB0. The family of James A. Pelkey, 71, of St. Albans, announces that he passed away peacefully August 26, 2024, in St. Albans with the love of his life Mary, by his side. He was born in St. Albans, June 21, 1953 to Francis and Marion (Berger) Pelkey. Jim married Mary Goulette, June 26, 2004.
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WEBBridget Higdon. [email protected]. 5th Lucky Duck event a splashing success for St. Albans Rotary Club Sep 20, 2024. St. Albans Rotary Club completes 100 acts of kindness in honor of 100 years Sep 22, 2024. Home tour of the week: a $695,000 home in Montgomery with four acres of land Sep 22, 2024.
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WEBJan 26, 2023 — The Messenger office at 281 N. Main Street is one of the oldest buildings in St. Albans City. ST. ALBANS — In 1896, the Messenger reaffirmed its commitment to Franklin County by announcing it would be expanding the size of the newspaper to better serve the community. “ [The Messenger] is an old established town institution,” staff wrote ...
Enosburg Opera House to perform ‘Annie’ August 8-11
WEBJul 30, 2024 — ENOSBURG FALLS – The orange haired orphan from New York City is heading to the stage at the Enosburg Opera House. “Annie” is the highlight of the opera house’s summer production season with performances coming next month, Aug. 8-11. Doors open for the Aug. 8-10 showings at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.
Local union donates backpacks to elementary students in Franklin …
WEBAug 29, 2024 — Members of USW Local 340 with the backpacks they filled with school supplies and donated to Franklin County’s elementary schools. The union donated a total of 150.
Missisquoi Valley School District's budget fails to pass again
WEBMay 1, 2024 — Courtesy MVSD. SWANTON — Missisquoi Valley School District’s revised fiscal year 2025 budget failed to garner voter support again Tuesday. The $49.7 million budget fell 594 “yes” to 895 “no.” Voter turnout was significantly less than it was back on Town Meeting Day, though there were other local issues on the ballot then.
‘We need a facility’; Swanton gets busy with development
WEBSep 29, 2023 — The feasibility study released by the Swanton Town Selectboard estimated that Swanton resident adults could enter the facility for $10, with $5 discounted rates for both youth and seniors. To succeed, the center would also need to attract those families living immediately north, east and west of Swanton. “Having a nice facility here in ...
Here are recent property transfers up to $589,000 - St. Albans …
WEBAug 31, 2024 — 1799 Truck Route. 10.1-$589,000. Dwight Clapper to Kevin Dowd. 1876 Greenwoods Road. 10.27-$110,000. Christine Bevins to Rebekah Williston. 1027 Truck Route. 0.51-$150,000. Madeleine J. Patnode Estate to Kayla Patnode.
PHOTOS: Lake Street getting its first Maplefields. This is when it …
WEBJun 23, 2021 — ST. ALBANS CITY -- City residents are getting a brand new Maplefields gas station and convenience store down on Lake Street. “I want to give a major shout out to the City,” said Maplefields owner Tim Vallee.