Park Street pupils' visits prepare for transition

Park Street School pupils might have been dressed as ghosts and ghouls, but Friday's activities were designed to make their transition next year a little less scary.

Committee offers school budget cuts

More than two dozen employees of the Springfield School District would lose their jobs or see their hours reduced, based upon proposed cuts unveiled during Thursday's Budget Committee meeting.

Restored Paddock Street Bridge Re-opened

Contrary to the nay sayers, the Paddock Street Bridge is a beauty, reminding us of a time not too far away when trains roamed.

Cosmos hold off Terriers

Springfield stopped a late Bellows Falls drive and held on for a 19-18 win over the Terriers before 1,500 fans Friday night at Brown Field in the annual game for The Trophy.

Silver Fork on the line at food fest

Chefs from the region will compete for the coveted "Silver Fork" during the 16th annual Habitat for Humanity fundraiser, "Festival of Foods."

Student mentor heads to Afghanistan

Lt. Col. Carol Hitchcock might be leaving town, but she'll remain in the hearts of community members.

Springfield Paraeducators Provide Valuable Classroom Services

It's a story as old as public education and taxes – how do you maintain quality education and yet keep taxes in check?

Biker pleads innocent after Route 11 crash

A New Hampshire motorcyclist denied charges Tuesday that his reckless riding in Springfield sent a woman to the hospital with serious injuries.

Man denies guilt in third DUI charge

A Windsor man denied his third drunken driving charge Tuesday, as well as a charge of resisting arrest after Springfield police said the man didn't want to go peacefully.

Updates on construction dominate board meeting

Some members of the Springfield Select Board like the temporary traffic pattern in downtown Springfield, so much so that they are thinking of continuing it through the winter.

High school soccer pairings released

The Vermont Principals' Association released the pairings for the state soccer tournaments Monday and CVU, Springfield, Lake Region and Proctor were the No. 1 seeds in their respective divisions in the boys tournament.

Day off from school almost turns tragic

Glenn Boule, who runs JB & Co. Builders, brings his 11 year old son along to job sites on days off from school as a way to share time together. But on Thursday, the plan to spend time together almost turned tragic when Glenn lost control of his truck.

Clunkers leaves used lots low on inventory

Sales at Springfield Auto Mart, a Buick, GMC dealer, is normally 70 percent new vehicles and 30 percent used. In the aftermath of the federal Cash for Clunkers program, used car sales have declined to 20 percent of total sales.

Cosmos roll past Solons

If Springfield was looking ahead to next week's showdown with Bellows Falls, the Cosmos didn't show it Friday night as they roared to a 53-0 win over Montpelier at Brown Field.

Cuba presentation offered Tuesday

The public is invited to learn more about Cuba during a presentation at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Nolin Murray Center. Maricel Lucero will present "Cuba: Past and Present."

Chester man denies second burglary charge

A Chester man is free on bail after pleading innocent to his second burglary charge in the North Springfield area in as many months.

Garden Club Receives N. E. Region Award

For the very first time, a Vermont garden club has received the New England Region Nancy H. Atwell Trophy for Publicity.

School Board ponders offer to take property

If the school district doesn't want the land containing the North Springfield Recreation Park, the daughter of the former owners is happy to take it back.

Truck crash closes road, injures four

A Springfield man lost control of his truck on the East West Road in Dummerston Thursday morning, sending himself and his three passengers to the hospital.

57th Annual Springfield Penny Sale

The 2011 Penny Sale is tonight October 15th.
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The 57th Annual Springfield Penny Sale gets underway at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, in the Riverside School gym, with doors open at 6. The fun involves over 300 prizes with values from $250 down.

School board rejects police officer for schools

After months of discussion that pitted the welfare of the schoolchildren against the constraints of the town and school budgets, the proposal to bring a police officer into the schools went down in defeat.

Woman denies DUI after town crash

A North Springfield woman denied charges on Tuesday that she was under the influence of alcohol and drugs when she crashed her car while transporting her 2-year-old child.

First annual Fall Foliage Soccer Game

The fifth and sixth grade soccer teams from Chester and Springfield recently held their first "Fall Foliage' soccer game, at the North Springfield Recreation Park.

Suspect in shooting death faces new charges

Nearly a year after a murder charge was dismissed, the parents of a man slain in Chester watched as their son's alleged killer faced new charges.

Town wants grant to fix up old schoolhouse

The town has applied for a grant from the Preservation Trust of Vermont to help it restore and preserve the historic Spencer Hollow School, the oldest brick one-room schoolhouse in Vermont.

Old Factory Will Become Medical Center

The iconic old brick Fellows Gear Shaper plant is slated to become a medical center, with help from a major grant awarded by the state.
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School Resource Officer plan voted down

The plan to hire a full time police officer assigned to local schools came to an abrupt end Monday night when it failed to recieve enough votes from the five member School Board.

North School, East School fates considered

In a surprising move at Monday night's School Board meeting, Chairman Larry Kraft accepted an offer to return all the North School property to the family that donated the land decades ago, including the school building. The Board also listened to a plea to wait on closing East school until a new home for the Gateway program can be found.

Residents find friendship through mentor program

For the past five years, Ed McQuaide, 61, has served as mentor to 18-year old Dan Booker as part of a program that brings together adults and children through the Three River Valley Regional/Business Partnership.

Springfield debates school cop's pay

If officials with the Springfield School District want a school resource officer, they'll have to find a way to pay for one.

Festival of Foods Benefit

For 16 years the Festival of Foods to benefit Habitat for Humanity has been held annually in Springfield. For $15 in advance or $20 at the door the public can attend a gathering of chefs from area restaurants as well as home chefs. The chefs prepare appetizers and desserts for guests to sample.

Broadcaster honored for fundraising work

A local radio personality will be honored for his fundraising efforts in November. Ray Kimball, general manager of WCFR radio, will receive the Alan Noyes Community Service Award during the Vermont Association of Broadcasters Awards Nov.

Apple fest Crowds Flock to Apple Festival

The skies may have been cloudy, and droplets of rain flitted through the air, but a healthy crowd showed up for the 27th annual Vermont Apple and Craft Festival on Oct. 10-11.

School property sale becomes an issue for 2010 town meeting

If some school officials have their way, voters at town meeting in March will be asked if they want to sell off some of the School District's properties.

Driver ticketed for doing 112 mph

A Dartmouth College student was arrested on Interstate 91 south in Springfield on Saturday morning after he was clocked by State Police traveling at more than 100 miles an hour.

Extra! Eagle-Times back Monday

Residents of the Upper Valley will see a familiar sight on their doorstep Monday morning. The Eagle Times newspaper will resume publication on Oct. 12 after emerging from bankruptcy with new ownership.

Green Horn - Volume 30, Edition 1

Springfield High School's award-winning student publication. The first issue of the school year is just out, all 24 pages also online.

Cosmos steamroll Eagles

Springfield, which has been hampered by injuries to key people, got all the pieces in place Friday night and administered a 57-0 shellacking to Mount Abraham in a Division III game at Brown Field.