Weathersfield crash closes route 131

A Springfield man was trapped in his car after going off the road and hitting a utility pole in Weathersfield.

Alumni Day Photos

Some of the festive atmosphere in downtown Springfield on Alumni day captured in 13 images. SHS alumni

Therapist charged with killing local war hero's dog

A therapist who rented space at the Springfield Family Center has been charged with kicking and killing the beloved dog of Lance Cpl. Kurt E. Dechen, a U.S. Marine who died in Iraq in 2006 and whose parents live near the center.
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Springfield hosts 56th Alumni Parade

Springfield High School's 56th annual Alumni Parade had it all – including a pink Jeepster and Elvis. Floats were built around the theme of TV classics, with each class choosing a television show from its school years.

Road rage arrest on Interstate 91

A reported road rage incident on Interstate 91 in Brattleboro led to the arrest of a Corinth, Vermont man Thursday night in Springfield.

Springfield river group earns national honor

The Black River Action Team has received national recognition for its grass-roots cleanup and education efforts.

Friends remember Kevin Forrest

The former longtime editor of The Vermont Standard, Woodstock’s venerable weekly newspaper, who died last week at his home in Springfield after a nine-year battle with cancer, was remembered by friends, colleagues and the people he covered for his professionalism, kindness and “wicked sense of humor.”

Preservation society hosts open house

The North School Preservation Society will host an Alumni Day open house from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Habitat for Humanity accepts applications

The Greater Springfield Vermont Area Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for a home that will be built in Springfield this summer.

Springfield eyes health clinics in schools

Medical clinics could soon open at the middle and high schools to serve students who aren’t regularly visiting the doctor.

School officials unveil transportation plan

School officials unveiled a possible transportation system for the fall that would eliminate the transfer at the middle school.

Autism benefit set in Springfield

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services will host its second annual Autism Awareness Music Festival from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Dream On Curls Riding Center.

Obituary: Kevin M. Forrest

Writer, musician and creator of local SAPA-TV programs.

Springfield electroplater pays $20K hazmat fine

Precision Valley Finishing Inc., a small Main Street business that does electroplating for the machine tool industry, has been fined $20,000 by the state for multiple violations of the state’s laws regarding the handling of hazardous waste.

Erland the Magnificient Goes Biking

Introducing Erland, one of the more impressive members of Springfield's livestock community.

Police charge Springfield man with DUI

A 25-year-old Springfield man was found by police sleeping in his car on the side of Interstate 91 early Sunday morning and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Police said Jason Crowley had a blood alcohol level of 0.

Springfield grads told to stay fierce, not submissive

Nearly each senior who sat in a chair on the lawn of Springfield High School Saturday morning did what he or she wanted to do. Some slouched in their seats, awaiting their final moment of high school.

Defense spending may spark machine-tool sector

A machine tool and manufacturing sector hurt by the latest recession -- and the one going on for three decades now -- could receive a boost by supplying the nation's robust defense industry.

Town inks contract with Public Works Union with no wage increase

The town has reached a three-year agreement with the union representing the employees at the Department of Public Works that doesn't include a wage increase for the first year of the contract.

Rec center granted delinquent tax bailout

The Edgar May Health and Recreation Center got a reprieve for its own fiscal health, when the Springfield Select Board approved a plan that will allow the nonprofit center to pay its $100,000 in delinquent property taxes.

RMS students raise funds for family center

Riverside Middle School students participated in a community service day recently and thanks to their efforts, $300 was raised for the Springfield Family Center.

Springfield residents gather to mark final days of Park Street School

Hundreds gathered at Park Street School to say farewell to a building that has educated generations of Springfield residents. The last class will graduate Wednesday and the final bell will ring Thursday.

Big Plans for Springfield

Chris Ericson, a 3rd party candidate for governor and senator, wants to spend $100 million dollars to re-design Springfield, moving all the old buildings hiding the view of the Black River and waterfalls to create a park and then build a new high rise building across the street to market all Vermont products.

My Turn: Let's create a trickle-up economy for Vermont

Keith Stern of North Springfield, Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, outlines his plan to fix the economy.

Opinion: New vision in Springfield

The "branding" exercise... is the first step of a journey of many more steps to come.

Democrats debate pot policies in Springfield

Senate President Pro Tempore Peter Shumlin in a Tuesday night forum with four other candidates for Governor said Vermont should decriminalize marijuana to help free up prison space and money better devoted to education and other social needs.

Police charge student with assault in game

A local teen will face charges he intentionally hurt a classmate during gym class.

Chipping Away At Poverty golf tournament

Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) held its 9th Annual "Chipping Away at Poverty" Benefit Golf Tournament at the Crown Point Country Club in Springfield on June 5.

Muldrow Brothers Hit a Homer

Two South Carolina brothers who came to Springfield to create a community branding for the town unveiled the results of their efforts today in a presentation very well received by an audience of community leaders and involved citizens.

RVTC to host day camp for techies

Three River Valley Business and Education Partnership is offering a summer tech camp July 5-9 at the River Valley Technical Center.

Trespassing suspect jailed, threatens Springfield police officers

A transient man who was allegedly squatting in a rustic cabin and made numerous threats to police officers and their families is back in jail just days after his release.

Five candidates for Governor in town

A forum with five Democrat candidates for Governor was held tonight at Springfield High School.

Here for the Branding

Two brothers from South Carolina are in town gathering input from local citizens to inventory community assets, sources of pride and unique qualities of Springfield to help us understand "who" we are today and create a community brand that suits us and is inviting to outsiders.

Green Horn - Volume 30, Edition 9

The June issue of Springfield High School's award-winning student publication

Emergency aerial drill alarms town residents

Practices in emergency release and landing scenarios got the attention of residents in North Springfield who didn't know the aerial maneuvers they witnessed Wednesday evening were planned.

Strong finish carries Cosmos over BBA

Springfield broke up a 4-4 ballgame with three runs in the fourth and Ashley Richardson pitched shutout ball the rest of the way as the Cosmos advanced to the Vermont Division II quarterfinals with a 7-4 win over Burr and Burton Wednesday at Bill Robinson Field.

Running for GOP Representative

Bryan Shohet And Elizabeth Coppolla are running for Springfield representative to the Vermont House.

Teen denies alleged threat

A Springfield student was suspended for three days and is facing a misdemeanor charge after he allegedly threatened to stab a female classmate with a knife, court records state.

Cosmos advance in D-II

Derek Osborne, who threw a three-hitter at Fair Haven during the regular season, tossed a four-hitter Tuesday as Springfield got the postseason off on the right foot with a 5-1 win over the Slaters in a Division II playdown game Tuesday at Riverside Park.

Springfield honors the fallen

In a true demonstration of community solidarity, hundreds of residents — from infants to the elderly — turned out Monday at Veterans' Memorial Park.

Has government censorship of the internet started?

U.S. authorities shut down Wordpress host with 73,000 blogs.

“Right now China, the government, can disconnect parts of its Internet in case of war and we need to have that here too,” — Senator Joe Lieberman, June 2010