Peter Shumlin speaks to voters in Springfield

Vermont's Democratic candidate for the office of Governor, Peter Shumlin, joined by Steve Howard, Alice Nitka and Peter Welch and many others, met today with citizens of Springfield.

Windsor County Senate: Sharp differences mark race

Longtime Windsor County Sen. Richard “Dick” McCormack said he’s extremely hesitant to claim victory four days before Tuesday’s election, but he believed strongly that Windsor County voters were going to return Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Campbell to the Statehouse, along with Sen. Alice Nitka, D-Windsor, of Ludlow, as well as himself.

North School Big Dig

An old 5,500 gallon underground fuel tank was unearthed behind North School this week for disposal. Now watch a time lapse film of the 2 hour job compressed down to less then 4 minutes.

Dubie rallies Springfield supporters

Republican candidate for Governor Brian Dubie was back in town Friday for one last 2010 campaign swing through Springfield.

Now which is really the scariest... Halloween or Election Day?

Fix for water main could hit $200,000

It’s expected to cost between $150,000 and $200,000 to repair a broken water main that last week interrupted water service to Riverside Middle School, Springfield Hospital and a local nursing home.

Republicans mount challenge against incumbents Emmons, Martin

Rep. Alice Emmons, D-Springfield, and Rep. Cynthia Martin, D-Springfield, have knocked on more than half of the homes in Springfield, leaving their leaflets and asking for support.

Church steeple gets Springfield-made cross

St. Jacob of Alaska Orthodox Church in Northfield Falls, VT has a new copper cross on its steeple.

First snow October 22

This was our 1st snow this year in Springfield, Vt. , not much just a dusting.

Town and Volunteers Restore Hartness Park

The story of Hartness Park in Springfield, VT, is a success story that is a tribute to what involved citizens and town officials can accomplish for the common good when they work together.

Von Bargen’s Jewelry to host hospital benefit

Von Bargen’s Jewelry will host a Benefit Event for the Springfield Hospital Foundation on October 28. Miss Vermont 2010, Caroline Bright will make an appearance at the event to support the foundation.

Schools given deadline by town to address traffic issues

Springfield’s zoning administrator has given the Springfield School District until Nov. 1 to resolve the apparent zoning violations dealing with traffic problems at the town’s two elementary schools.

Green Horn - Volume 31, Edition 1

The October 2010 issue of Springfield High School's award-winning student publication.

Another Star

Twelve-year-old Thomas Blumenfeld was named National Champion of his age/ weight class a week ago in San Antonio, Tx at the National Police Athletic League Championships, making Blumenfeld the top fighter in his division in the country.

Cody Thurber Vermont Elks Soccer Shoot champion

Union Street School fourth grade student Cody Thurber went to St. Albans, Vermont for the Vermont Elks' Association Soccer Shoot competition on October 3rd and came home a first place champion in the 8 & 9 year old boys group.

2 SSCF prison guards will get jobs back after Afghanistan

Two Vermont National Guard members serving in Afghanistan will return to their civilian jobs as correctional officers at the Springfield prison after they get back from overseas.

Hurricanes, Cosmos—fit to be tied

In a tightly contested struggle throughout, the Hartford High School boys' soccer team recently traveled to Springfield to take on the defending Division II state champion Cosmos, coming away with a hard-fought, double-overtime tie.

Water main break causes area havoc

A large water main break on Chester Road near the Springfield Redemption Center caused headaches for three of the town’s largest water users Monday — Springfield Hospital, Riverside Middle School and the Springfield Shopping Plaza.

Springfield woman to open new eatery at McKinley's

Sheri Keefe has a dream and it’s coming true. Keefe, the manager of the Springfield Royal Diner, is opening her own place in the former McKinley’s restaurant space in downtown Springfield.

And the grand prize winner is...

There was a good turnout for the 58th annual Rotary Club Penny Sale held Saturday night at Riverside school gymnasium with one especially lucky attendee winning thousands of dollars in cash.

Building purchase called ‘good for community’

The headquarters of the former Bryant Grinder Corp. has joined the fate of the other Big Three machine tool manufacturers: It will be owned by Springfield Regional Development Corp.

Heavy rains drench Springfield

New England was hit by a nor'easter storm that began Thursday night and continued through most of Friday resulting in some road flooding in Springfield and a dramatic rise in water levels of the Black River.

Will Someone Get The Money Bag?

The 2011 Penny Sale is tonight October 15th. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Win up to $10,000 cash at the upcoming 2010 Springfield Vermont Rotary Club Penny Sale. Grand Prize tickets available now, in advance of the Oct. 16th event.

Meet the Vermont Phone Company That Wants to Kill Cable TV (As We Know It)

Sometimes revolutions start in the strangest of places. Who could predict that the beginning of the end of traditional cable TV would occur in a tiny local phone company called Vermont Telephone (VTEL), led by the quixotic Dr. J. Michele Guite.

Making '100 to Spend'

Elliot Thompson, a 12 year old student at Riverside Middle School, enjoys film making and has an entry in the International Movie Trailer Festival.

The Race to Victory makes a pit stop in Springfield

At a two hour luncheon, State Senator Phil Scott openly answered questions about his racing career, candidacy for Lt. Governor, and the infamous green cow.

High Wireless Act

VTel’s Michel Guité promises to bring universal broadband access to rural Vermont. Can he deliver?

Group to buy former Bryant Grinder Corp. building

Springfield's local nonprofit development group is poised to buy the 160,000-square-foot building that once housed one of the last of the big machine tool manufacturers in town.

War Tales: Sgt. Willard Chamberlain at Okinawa in WWII

He worked 36 years for a Springfield machine tool company but long before that he joined the Marines at age 17, served in the South Pacific in World War II, and after the war got signed to play professional baseball for awhile.

Springfield pumpkin finishes first in Burlington Pumpkin Regatta

A pumpkin grown by Wilbur Horton of Springfield had the good fortune to win a giant pumpkin boat race, thanks to a fast paddling 16 year old.
Video of the race

The great pumpkin grower

Springfield's Wilbur Horton placed in the top 10 in a field of 25 in the pumpkin judging at Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, Mass.

A Headquarters for PTSD Care

VA Opens Office for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in White River Jct. “PTSD is a thing that I don't think a person will ever get over,” said Jerry Patch, 58, of Springfield, who suffers from the disorder.

Speed Kills: Fatal crash near I-91 exit 6 off ramp

A 21 year old Putney man died early Monday morning after crashing into the side of a tractor trailer truck on Rt. 5 in Rockingham.  He was driving his Jeep Cherokee at a speed in excess of 80 mph.   Photo credit: Fire Mutual Aid

Grant White honored in NESCAC weekly awards

Springfield High School sports star Grant White is now a first year student at Bowdoin College in Maine where he continues giving award-winning performances on the field.

2010 Vermont Apple Festival

The 28th Annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show was held this past Saturday, attracting a large turnout. More than 50 vendors took part.

Springfield health center gets $2.5 million for construction

Community health centers at Springfield, Plainfield and Richford were awarded $4.3 million in the first round of grants under a new health care law, the Vermont congressional delegation announced Friday.

Springfield teen crashes into State Police cruiser

A New Hampshire state police trooper and a Vermont teenager are recovering from injuries suffered when the teenager's car rolled into the path of the trooper's cruiser in Charlestown.

Saving Mt. Ascutney: 10 reasons why

A group of citizens want to preserve the land around an ancient volcano known today as Mt. Ascutney. They present a 10-point justification to help motivate and move forward a plan to accomplish their conservation goals.

Mt Ascutney land preservation purchase to benefit Recreation Center

Two groups are working to raise funds to purchase a 310 acre property on the southern slope of Mt. Ascutney to save it from development with Springfield's Edgar May Health and Recreation Center to receive proceeds of the purchase.

Stingrays Winter Swim Season to Begin Oct. 18

The Edgar May Health and Recreation Center’s youth swim team, the CRV Stingrays, will begin their third winter season on October 18. The team competes in the New Hampshire State Swim League and promotes lifetime physical fitness and wellness by teaching the skills and techniques of competitive swimming.

SOS! It's time for Jason Gibbs

Secretary of State candidate Jason Gibbs spent a day connecting with Windsor county residents and businesses.

River Pumpkins

Dozens of pumpkins were seen floating down the Connecticut River Sunday after a pumpkin field in NH got flooded out from heavy rains.

Opinion: Reinventing Springfield

Springfield is clearly lacking in one thing. It lacks a post-secondary educational institution. The State gambled a few years back on a new solution to that lack, the gamble, however, imploded.

Rutland Herald ends free online access to news stories

Without any advance announcement on their website, The Rutland Herald has launched a new online edition requiring a paid subscription. Publisher R. John Mitchell is calling this 'the first day of the rest of our lives'.

Opinion: Rutland Herald Plans To Hide

The Rutland Herald is scheduled (says WCAX) to put their online news behind a paywall. This move is fraught with risk.

Town alerts residents to higher water pressure

Springfield's water users were warned by town officials to be on alert for possible problems in their homes from increased water pressure.

Stantec to close North Springfield operation

Stantec Inc., an engineering and consulting firm that purchased Springfield’s Dufresne-Henry Inc. four years ago, has announced it is closing its office and relocating most of its employees to other locations.

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