Community Players holding auditions

The Springfield Community Players, Vermont's longest-running community theater, are holding auditions for their next show, "The Haunting of Hill House," and are looking for actors, young and old, novice and experienced.

Soldier remembered for a life well-lived

Ryan McGhee lived and attended school in Springfield from fourth through the end of ninth grade, and during that time, made many close friends, which was evident by the turnout of old classmates at the memorial Friday night at the VFW in Springfield.

Friends remember fallen soldier

Army Ranger Cpl. Ryan McGhee, 21, who died in Iraq on May 13, missed the Green Mountain State so much that his new classmates in Virginia called him "Vermont," Mike Laplante told a memorial gathering in McGhee's honor Friday evening.


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TV news coverage of the Memorial service

Video: Vigil for fallen soldier with Springfield ties

McGhee Memorial Service Moved

The memorial service for Corporal Ryan McGhee was scheduled to be held Friday at Memorial Park in Springfield at eight o'clock. But due to the rainy weather, it has been moved to the VFW building.
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Senior wins ‘citizen of year’

On Wednesday, Dave Rorison was honored by his fellow Springfield senior citizens with the “citizen of the year” award, which includes a gold paper crown and gift certificates from several area businesses.

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Town asks $6.5M for water, sewer projects

The town hopes to save millions of dollars for its water rate payers and has applied for a total of $6.5 million in two state loans toward funding of the projects, which are about to start construction.

Senior Center Citizen of the Year

With a gold crown on his head, David Rorison sat among his peers and was congratulated as the Springfield Senior Center Citizen of the Year.

Seniors Staying Active

Video: This group of senior citizens is working out in the therapy pool at the Southern Vermont Recreation Center. For many of them, simply moving can be a challenge.

Town to remember fallen soldier, student

A celebration of life service for Cpl. Ryan Casey McGhee, will be held at 8 p.m., Friday, May 29, at Memorial Park on River Street.
Condolences guest book for Cpl McGhee

Calling all seniors

The Southern Vermont Health & Recreation Center, as part of National Senior Fitness Day, will host events all day Wednesday for senior citizens who encourage healthy lifestyles.

Albee & Kendall Earn Eagle Scout Badges

Springfield High School seniors Dan Kendall and Tyler Albee have been friends and classmates since they were five-years-old, so it only seems fitting that they stood side by side as they received their Eagle Scouts badge.

Ole Bye's Art In A Bottle

Ole Bye, of North Springfield, recently spent several months in West Virginia as part of the Americorps program. There he got the idea of personally using a unique art form to produce some salable art.

Horse power

About 100 people participate in the Dream On Curls Riding Center, a therapeutic riding facility certified through the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association.

Teams across state train for trench rescues

Firefighters belonging to technical rescue squads from all over Vermont recently received specialized training in trench collapse rescue techniques during a three-day course at Springfield Fire Department.

Reps to talk shop on school budget

Representatives Alice Emmons and Cynthia Martin, both Democrats from Windsor County, will discuss the most recent legislative session with members of the school board budget committee Wednesday.

Trolley tracks toward trouble

The 19th century met the 21st century in downtown Springfield last week, when the tracks of the old Toonerville Trolley got in the way of the new downtown traffic lights.

The old trolley in action

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Calling all kayaks

With the help of a grant from the Norcross Wildlife Foundation, the Black River Action Team installed a kayak dock launch in the Black River at the Riverside Middle School.

Police say teen beat himself up

A man already in prison on charges he robbed a gas station is facing additional charges after he allegedly beat himself up to avoid paying money he owed to his mother.

Student walk to raise money for Darfur

Jennifer Dodge, an honors English teacher at Springfield High School, sparked a project from her students that went above and beyond their assignment. This Saturday, Dodge's sophomore class will host Dash for Darfur.

Lady of the lanes

For Amanda Farnsworth, 16, bowling is more than just a hobby. After placing second in the Vermont State Pepsi Tournament, Farnsworth will move on to the U.S.B.C. Junior Gold Championships in Indianapolis in July.

Hospital CEO slated to vacate post

Tom Crawford, the chief executive officer of Springfield Hospital will step down later this month, and the hospital's former administrator is set to return to his former post.

Vermont police buckle down

Starting this week and lasting until the end of the month, Springfield police, along with police departments statewide, will be participating in a national campaign for the Click It or Ticket initiative, enforcing personal safety for drivers.

Vermont-Raised Soldier Slain in Iraq

Army Corporal Ryan McGhee, 21, mostly recently lived in Virginia, but he did spend a good part of his life growing up in Springfield. And people here remember him well.

Friends remember Army Cpl Ryan McGhee

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Moonwalker to keynote Stellafane convention

Captain Alan Bean, the fourth astronaut to walk on the moon in 1969 is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at this year's Stellafane Amatuer Telescope Makers convention, held every August in Springfield.

Water projects slated to start next month

With approved bids from the select board, the water and wastewater projects in Springfield will most likely begin mid-June.

GM dealers in limbo, but local dealership feels secure

Kevin Smith, general manager at the Springfield Auto Mart in North Springfield, said his is "one of the largest volume GMC stores in New England, and the largest volume GMC store in Vermont."

Slain soldier grew up in Springfield

The last time his childhood friends in Springfield saw Ryan McGhee, he was a high school freshman, a Vermont kid who loved snowboarding and football.

Bridge work coming to Springfield June 1

Residents should expect big traffic changes in downtown Springfield on June 1, when construction is slated to start on the $2.3 million reconstruction of the Community Center Bridge on Main Street.