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Megan Gonyeau named 2026 Vermont Softball Gatorade Player of the Year
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (122+ words) BFA-St. Albans senior pitcher Megan Gonyeau was named the 2026 Vermont Softball Gatorade Player of the Year for her outstanding contributions to the Comets. Q&A with Megan Gonyeau What does it mean to you to receive this recognition? I was…...
Letter to the Class of 2026: Discover your strengths, serve your community, seize opportunities
14+ hour, 20+ min ago (211+ words) St. Albans Messenger This letter is from Andy Crossman, Rotarian, Franklin County Trails Alliance president and Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation board member." " 1 First, don't worry about the perfect plan for your future career and life Think of it as…...
Lee R. Kelley | Obituaries | samessenger. com
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (352+ words) As expected, Lee E. Kelley died - this is for you Lee. "Lee E. Kelley, age 91, passed away on June 9, 2026, at Mc Clure Miller Respite House in Colchester with his family by his side. As usual, Lee greets you with a smile, the…...
William Spears Jr. | Obituaries | samessenger. com
14+ hour, 57+ min ago (372+ words) ENOSBURG FALLS " William E. Spears, Jr. , age 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the Franklin County Rehab in St. Albans surrounded by the love of his family following a long illness. Bill was the son of the late William E. Spears Sr....
Last week's birth announcements from Northwestern Medical Center | Local News | samessenger. com
18+ hour, 40+ min ago (50+ words) Baby's Name: Avia Mae Varney" Date of Birth: 6/2/26 Mother's Name: Haley Mott Varney Father's Name: Austin James Varney Town: Rouses Point, NY Baby's Name: Elio Rose Notaro Date of Birth: 6/3/26 Mother's Name: Emily Rose Father's Name: John Notaro...
From the archives " Vermont Dairy Festival parade and a dairy princess
16+ hour, 20+ min ago (322+ words) St. Albans Messenger Do you see any familiar faces? What do you remember about graduating high school in 1976? Close Facebook Twitter Whats App SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook...
Deborah Jean (Quebec) Hauck
17+ hour, 7+ min ago (298+ words) a lifelong resident of this area, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5th in home hospice care with her husband John by her side. "She was 79. She was born on March 12th, 1947, to Mandus and Rita (Moulton) Quebec." Deborah graduated from BFA…...
GEMS students showcase work on year-long gravel wetland project
19+ hour, 2+ min ago (790+ words) Georgia Elementary and Middle School students in the Cultivating Pathways leadership class showing off the new gravel wetland to family members last Thursday." GEORGIA " When a big hole was dug in front of Georgia Elementary and Middle School last summer,…...
Letter to the Class of 2026: Never underestimate your ability to make a difference
1+ day, 20+ min ago (388+ words) As part of our News in Action initiative, the Messenger asked the community to write letters to the Franklin County high school Class of 2026. Stay tuned for more letters throughout the week. This one is from Leon Berthiaume, president of…...
Aline (Theoret) La Fountain
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (250+ words) " " " Aline La Fountain of Higganum CT passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at the age of 97. "Born on the family farm in 1929 to Alphonse and Elaine (Le Febevre) Theoret in Alburgh, Vermont. Aline was the oldest of 13 siblings and loved to…...