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Springfield to mark 54th annual Cotillion

Anyone feeling chilled during the recent spate of snow will have his or her heart warmed by "Summer Daze" at the 54th annual Apple Blossom Cotillion.

Motorists asked to detour around town bridge work

The final work on the rebuilt Community Center Bridge on Main Street is expected to create a traffic headache for residents all next week, state and town officials warned.

2nd GOP candidate in challenge to Rep. Welch

A Springfield Republican who owns a produce store in White River Junction became the second candidate to challenge two-term Democrat Peter Welch for Vermont's only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Area man fined for drugs after bus crash

A Springfield man will pay a fine for drug possession and for leaving the scene of an accident with a school bus that sent two children to the hospital.

Drug suspects deny guilt

Four Springfield residents rounded up during a March drug sweep denied the charges against them Tuesday.

Local man killed in Springfield crash

A Springfield man died after crashing his truck early Monday morning on Skitchewaug Trail.

Opinion: Throw them all out

I am overwhelmed at the "awareness" factor that has finally come across the majority of voting Americans. Our Congress has really woken up a sleeping giant.

Apple Blossom Cotillion Tickets

The Apple Blossom Cotillion is the Springfield area’s largest single community event. Upwards of 1,500 people fill the Riverside gymnasium to see high school senior girls and their escorts sing, dance, and present themselves.

Cosmos churn past MSJ, 17-2

In Springfield, Brandon Boyle and Taylor Fontaine each gave up a hit and Springfield shut down Mount St. Joseph 17-2 in five innings in Marble Valley League baseball on Saturday.

Consolidation proposal irks Springfield parents

A new proposal to organize the town's elementary schools — the third in as many years — is causing concern for parents.

School violence prompts bullying policy revision

School staff members will receive lectures on their legal responsibilities to stop bullying.

Osborne delivers 4-3 win for Cosmos

Derek Osborne's looping single to left with two out in the seventh inning was the difference as Springfield pulled out a 4-3 win over Windsor Tuesday in a dandy Marble Valley League game at Riverside Park.

Bikers & Bikes are Blessed in Springfield

Calvary Baptist Church hosted the 2nd Annual Blessing of the Bikers this past Sunday in downtown Springfield.

Green Horn - Volume 30, Edition 7

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

Town chooses N.Y. contractor for Summer Street upgrades

Summer Street is going to get a $450,000 facelift this summer.

Bikers flock for annual blessing

While the weather was cold, the leather and the fellowship kept everyone warm Sunday during the second annual Blessing of the Bikers.

Elm Hill Student Council Raises Money for Haiti

The Elm Hill School Student Council reached out for those in need last week, when they cooked a spaghetti dinner for raffle winners along with Lindsay Hargis and Gragen Cook of the Springfield Food Coop.

Auntie Ashley 3-hits Terriers

In Springfield, Ashley Richardson found a new reason for getting off to a slow start: Becoming an aunt.

Springfield man wants traffic lights to work

Robert Snide has lived in the Whitcomb Building for 11 years, and he said he's seen a lot of close calls.

Inmate denies guilt after assault on prison guard

A Springfield prison inmate could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted on charges related to an alleged assault on a correctional officer.

School violence revives discussion of SRO on site

While police continue to look into weapon-related assaults at the high school that went unreported to law enforcement for a day, some officials wonder if a school resource officer would have helped the investigation.

Man Convicted of Drunk Driving Arrives at Springfield Prison Allegedly Drunk...and Driving!

Drunk driving is serious business, and one Timothy Carney of Sudbury, Massachusetts leaves little doubt that he's got a serious problem.

Cosmos' Currie thwarts MR

Jeremy Currie fashioned a complete-game six hitter and his Springfield teammates rallied late in the game to forge a 6-3 victory over Mill River in a Marble Valley League baseball game Monday.

Adaptive Canoe and Kayak Lessons in Springfield

Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports makes paddling accessible to people with disabilities through a long running summer program at Stoughton Pond.

Mom accused of stealing identity of her daughter

A Springfield woman denied charges Tuesday she stole her daughter's identity and damaged her credit.

Overdue library books get amnesty

Residents can finally return those overdue library books during Amnesty Week, Sunday through Saturday at the Springfield Town Library.

Police probe school assaults

A police investigation into a pair of alleged school assaults has been hampered by the school officials' delay in notifying authorities, police said.

Ex-town leader fined after crashing pickup

The former chairman of the Springfield Select Board, who lost his bid for re-election last month, pleaded guilty Tuesday to reduced charges of negligent operation of a motor vehicle, second offense and was fined $1,000.

Police: Man drove to jail while intoxicated

Police said a Massachusetts man was drunk when he drove himself to prison to serve a sentence for drunken driving.

More suspects in court for attempted drug robbery

Four additional people are facing charges for a drug-motivated attempted home invasion in Springfield.

Stingrays Shine in State Swim Meet

The Connecticut River Valley (CRV) Stingrays, a program of the Edgar May Health and Recreational Center in Springfield, recently competed in the NH State Swim Championships, a three-day meet held in Exeter.

Habitat Seeking Next Project

The local Springfield Area Habitat for Humanity affiliate is searching for the next property to develop into an affordable home for an eligible family.

Cosmos baseball game suspended by darkness

Burr and Burton coach Adam Provost has long been a proponent of starting April baseball games at 4 p.m. and his case got a little stronger on Monday when the Bulldogs' contest at Springfield had to be suspended by darkness in the top of the seventh.

Spartans earn a sweep with rally in 7th

At Castleton State College, Springfield's Ken Cook struck out 11 batters over seven innings in game one and the Spartans plated two runs in the bottom of the seventh in game two to complete the doubleheader sweep of North Eastern Athletic Conference East opponent Lyndon State, 5-1 and 7-6 on Saturday.

Corrections teacher surrenders license

A local teacher who was being investigated for his Internet use has surrendered his teaching license.

Mass. company settles violations

A Massachusetts company has agreed to pay $17,000 in fines for improperly storing hazardous materials.

Cotillion Scholarship Applications Due May 3rd

Scholarships totaling at least $10,000 will be awarded to area high school seniors who are interested in a career in health care. These scholarships are made possible by the funds raised at the annual Apple Blossom Cotillion.

Wesley McNair: A Life in Poetry

In 2006, Wesley McNair put together My Life as a Poet: A Multimedia Memoir, which uses scanned images of photographs, letters, manuscript pages, even old report cards, to tell the story of how a kid who grew up poor in Newport, N.H. Springfield, Vt., and West Claremont became one of New England's most highly regarded poets.

Special ed faces budget crunch

Special education services will be stretched thin if the Springfield School District is unable to find an extra $36,000 in the budget.

Vt. court: 'Habitual offender' can be held

A divided state Supreme Court has ruled that a Springfield sex offender can be denied bail, rejecting his lawyer's argument that the state Constitution makes him eligible for release while the latest case against him is pending.