Two charged in death of Bellows Falls woman

Two men from Massachusetts were arrested in Springfield, Vt. Friday night on charges of Second Degree Homicide and Unlawful Restraint.

Springfield 250th Celebration Continues

The events scheduled for July 29 through August 6.

19 year old caught speeding 132 mph

A state trooper was able to stop a 19 year old Springfield man traveling at a high rate of speed on I-91 within the town of Springfield.

McDonald’s applies to demolish building it already knocked down

McDonald’s USA LLC faces potential enforcement action for tearing down a 100-year-old house next to its Springfield restaurant without a state Act 250 permit in December.

Man Injured When Bicycle Hit By Car

A 57-year old man is in critical condition after the motorized bike he was riding veered in front of a vehicle.

Springfield delays awarding bid for dam review

Springfield Select Board members want additional information from the low bidders on the contract to assess the condition of the Weathersfield Reservoir before they award a contract.

Police log

Springfield Police Department activity for the week ending July 23.

Woodstock's new police chief on the job

A Springfield native was chosen from a field of 20 applicants to become Woodstock's new police chief.

Woodstock’s New Chief Looking Forward To Settling In

Woodstock’s first new Chief of Police in over two decades will arrive
in town next week.

Church vandal suspect charged

A man was arrested early Thursday in connection with a 2006 burglary at a Springfield church, according to Springfield police.

Get to know Springfield - upcoming events

Free Children’s Concert... Vintage & Antique Quilt Show... Bug Hunt in August... Be on the lookout for birdhouses... and more.

Springfield to consider engineering contract for dam

The ongoing saga of what to do with the town-owned Weathersfield Reservoir is about to take a step forward.

Police log

Springfield Police Department activity from the week ending July 16th.

Springfield movie theater now open

Springfield Town Manager Robert Forguites stood outside the newly named Springfield Cinemas 3, for once not wielding a giant pair of scissors at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.

Springfield theater reopens to sell out crowd

The restored Springfield movie theater, now named Springfield Cinemas 3, had its grand re-opening late Thursday night with a special midnight premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2”.  All 150 seats were quickly filled.

Theater to reopen after fire

It’s hard to believe that in less than 24 hours, it will be show time for the reborn Springfield movie theater.

Springfield’s Royal Diner closes doors

Rising costs, competitive business, and rough economic times led to the closing a popular Springfield eatery.

Springfield church to replace steeple fixture

A historic cross that sits atop the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Springfield was removed Monday because it had fallen into disrepair. But, as the century-old symbol is laid to rest, the church is actually going through a rebirth.

Windsor County Ag Fair Makes Comeback

There aren't many places where you can buy a “Jesus Saves” belt buckle and an ornamental sword under the same tent. What about serving a free cup of fresh milk to your 3-year-old while watching the blade of a chainsaw slice through the air? Or being entertained by an old-fashioned oxen pull and a karaoke contest at the same time?

Route 103 bridge reopening puts Chester back on the map

For the past three weeks, the state sent thousands of cars and trucks that normally shoot straight across one of southern Vermont’s few east-west routes a dozen miles up and over a hurdle-shaped bypass into Springfield.

High speed chase ends in serious tumble

An intoxicated Chester man attemped to elude the law by leading a state trooper on a high speed chase but it came to an abrupt end at the intersection of Rt 10 & Main Street in North Springfield.

Almost Now Playing

Judging from outside appearances, the reconstruction work on the Springfield Theater seems a few weeks away from being finished but surprise, opening night is now less than a week away.

Windsor County fair returns after year away

The Windsor County Agricultural Fair is back this weekend after a one-year hiatus with new programs, entertainment and competitions.

Suspect’s jailing delays Vt. assault case

The State will have to wait to try Tim Arbuckle for simple assault in the death of Vincent Tamburello and violations of conditions of release because he violated probation stemming from another arrest in New Hampshire.

Homestead rate jumps 5 percent

Taxes for 'homestead' taxpayers are going up close to 5 percent, according to new rates approved by the Springfield Select Board.

Video: Hartness House Hollywood style

A brief tour of the Hartness House Inn beautifully filmed by Hollywood cinematographer Brian Way.

Fourth no fourth show

For the fourth year in a row, Springfield's traditional 4th of July public celebration climaxed by a big fireworks display will not be taking place, mainly due to increased costs involved.

Video: Gone but not forgotten

Here is a video clip showing some quick highlights of the 2006 Springfield 4th of July Celebration with fireworks...

Video by McNaudio Media Solutions LLC

Ironing things out on the 4th

An odd sight in the 1914 Independence Day parade around the Springfield Fairgrounds (now Riverside Park).

Strawberries!

Some photos of a strawberry picking outing up on the hill at Wellwood Orchards in Springfield.

Springfield Telecom Company Wants To Add TV Service

The telecommunications company V-Tel wants to begin offering television along with telephone and Internet service.

VTel files petition to add TV to fiber project

The Vermont Telephone Company filed a petition on Thursday with the Vermont Public Service Board for permission to provide television service to its rural Vermont customers.

County fair returns after year off

What some call the “best little fair in Vermont” is going to be back this month at Barlow’s Field in Springfield. Last year the Windsor County Agricultural Fair was canceled because organizers couldn’t find enough volunteers to run it.

Winstanley seeks biomass facility

Winstanley Enterprises will be applying for state approval to build a 25 to 35 megawatt woodchip plant in North Springfield.

Winstanley Announces CPG Filing Date for Biomass Plant

Winstanley Enterprises of Concord, Mass., has formally notified local officials of its plan to apply for a Certificate of Public Good to build a 25 to 35 megawatt renewable woodchip-burning electric generating plant at its existing industrial site located in North Springfield.