St Albans Messenger Employee Directory
Book and Periodical PublishingVermont, United States2-10 Employees
The Saint Albans Messenger is a local publisher based in St. Albans, Vermont, operating in the book and periodical publishing space. It focuses on reporting local news and events for the surrounding community and has earned journalism awards across national, regional, and state competitions. The paper is owned by Jim O'Rourke and relies on a small staff to sustain its operations. To meet growing demand from small local businesses, the Messenger opened Messenger Marketing, a print shop housed in the same building that has evolved into a full-service design studio. The studio handles traditional printing while helping local businesses with branding and integrated marketing strategies across print, web, and social media channels. In 2025, the publication was recognized with two awards in the New England Newspaper and Press Association's 2024 Better Newspaper Awards.