Hundreds rally at Springfield's Relay for Life

The Relay for Life of Windsor County was held outside Riverside Middle School on Saturday to raise funding, and awareness, for the American Cancer Society.

Best in the Nation

Elliot Thompson and Rebekah Ferreira, both from Springfield, Vermont, took top honors in the field of high school TV production at the Skills USA National Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. They won $15,000 worth of gear as well as scholarships.

Springfield woman’s petition targets drug dealers

Kimberly Bombria loves Springfield, and she hates what is happening in town. She has been collecting signatures for an anti-loitering ordinance she says is targeting drug dealers and gang members.

Black River Used Books’ story is almost over

Bill Mattoon has operated Black River Used Books in Springfield for 16 years, but that chapter is coming to an end at 5 p.m. Monday.

New local energy partnership brings innovative solar tracker to central and southeastern Vermont

Two 7.2kW Vermont-made solar trackers installed by Net Zero Renewable Energy of Chester, VT power the electric and geothermal needs of a nearby Springfield home. Electrical boards for the tracker are produced in Springfield.

Local teens arrested in connection to shooting

One teen claims gang membership, another provided the gun. Both have been charged with felonies related to a June 11 shooting in Springfield.

Shooting probe: Two more suspects deny charges

Stolen drugs may have played a role in the shooting of an alleged teenage gang member in Springfield earlier this month, according to court records released Friday.

Head of Dollar General to retire

A photo of the Springfield store appears in this New York Times article.

Springfield High School Honor Roll

The student honors list from quarter four of the school year.

Shooting probe leads to more charges

Police said Thursday they arrested two more people in connection with a shooting earlier this month in downtown Springfield, and filed a new charge against the accused shooter for allegedly trying to tamper with a witness while behind bars.

Sox were Springfield’s pulse for decades

Hugh Putnam has written and published a book about the Springfield Blue Sox baseball team that played in Springfield from 1925 to 1966.

State Police update on Springfield shooting

The latest on the investigation with four now having been arrested.

Meeting Waters celebrating 50th year of summer camp

The Meeting Waters YMCA summer day camp in Springfield is celebrating a half-century of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Hometown pays tribute to Sgt. Sheehan

Jeanice Garfield’s children grew up with Kevin and Heather Sheehan; in fact, she lived next door to Heather’s family. So it was only natural that Garfield was one of the first people in line to give blood in honor of the memory of Army Sgt. Kevin Sheehan.

Blood drive honors fallen Springfield soldier

Springfield native Kevin Sheehan gave blood for his country. Now his friends and family can do the same in his honor.

Plea deal made in Springfield crash

A Springfield man reached a plea deal in a crash that injured another man last year.

Audio: Ready Or Not – Reaching For 'Stars'

Beginning in 2015, every public school district in Vermont will have to subsidize at least 10 hours of pre-kindergarten per week for 3 and 4-year-olds.   Vermont Public Radio

Honoring the fallen with a blood drive

He lost his life ten years ago while fighting for our country in Iraq. On Wednesday Sergeant Kevin Sheehan's family kept his memory alive in a big way.

Springfield farm family recognized for excellence in dairying

A couple from Springfield, Vermont, with a strong commitment to their farm, family and community have been selected as the 2014 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year.

Shooting victim facing heroin charge

The alleged gang member shot two weeks ago in downtown Springfield is facing his own criminal charge in the case.

Man shot in possible drug dispute recovering

Joseph Atkinson

A 19-year-old New Jersey man shot in a dispute about a possible heroin theft in Springfield has been transferred to his home state for his recovery.

Blood drive memorializes slain veteran

An American Red Cross blood drive Wednesday will honor the late Army Sgt. Kevin Sheehan.

Sign of the times

Springfield Regional Development Corporation photo

The granite base for a new entrance sign at the North Springfield Industrial Park was set in place today, entombing a time capsule of items not to be uncovered again until the year 2114.

Police log

Calls for service this month as logged by the Springfield Police Department.

Woman and two small children injured in I-91 crash

Police responded to an accident in the northbound lane of Interstate 91 in Springfield at 9:43 p.m. Sunday.

Seeing the sound in old wax cylinder recordings

High resolution 3D digital imaging of the grooves on fragile old audio recordings now allows full playback without adding further degradation from stylus contact. The Helen Hartness Flanders collection is now being copied this way. Here is a recording of Mabel Wilson Tatro of Springfield, VT, made in appx. 1930, singing "Two Little Kittens."
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 Related story from the Boston Globe: Technology saves echoes of past from silence

Springfield can’t act on junkyard complaint

The Select Board told a local couple it could do nothing about their claim that a neighbor was running a salvage yard.

Springfield Library fees for nonresidents going up

Out-of-town patrons of the Springfield Town Library will see their annual fees go up, starting next month.

Golf tourney to raise money for Make-A-Wish

The 15th annual Lynch-Menard-Podgurski Make-A-Wish Golf Classic and Auction will be held on July 19 to continue its efforts to raise money for the Vermont chapter of the non-profit organization that grants wishes to sick children.

VTel, off-grid couple can’t connect on phone power

For Paul and Karen Schofield, living off the grid is an important choice, central to their desire to minimize their impact on the land and environment.

The Longest Day

The Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center is taking part in the Alzheimer's Association's "The Longest Day" event. This event is free and open to the community. From sunrise to sunset on June 21.

Springfield Vermont demands a strong no loitering law

Springfield resident Kim Bombria will begin going door-to-door within the next week collecting petition signatures for her proposed law that would ban loitering in town.

Springfield time capsule in the works

The Springfield Regional Development Corp. is collecting items for a time capsule it is creating in the base of a new sign at the North Springfield Industrial Park.

Help Wanted: Town Manager

The Town of Springfield, Vermont (pop. 9,284), seeks an engaging, collaborative, dynamic, and experienced leader to be its Town Manager.

Do You Have Something for the Time Capsule?

The new Precision Park sign will be put into place next Tuesday morning (6/24/14). The base of the sign is a large piece of Vermont granite, with the logos of over 40 area businesses that made this project possible. Now, you can be a part of this as well!

Eureka agreement proves elusive

The state cannot pay for commercial upgrades to the historic Eureka Schoolhouse as it would be a violation of its mission, the state historic preservation officer told the Springfield Select Board on Monday.

Bolaski released to await new murder trial

A former Springfield resident who spent the last two years behind bars for a murder conviction walked out of jail Tuesday to await a new trial ordered by the Vermont Supreme Court earlier this year.

Students participate in Community Service Day

On Thursday, June 5, Riverside Middle School held its annual Community Service Day. The school broke up into almost 30 small groups in order to spread out around town and help out.

Big Springfield sign pays homage to Simpsons — and Hollywood

Jenevieve Johnson and her friends think there should be more Simpson-flavored fun things to do in Springfield.

Springfield Elks Lodge present scholarships

Recently, Springfield Elks Lodge No. 1560 awarded their annual academic scholarships to area high school seniors by Springfield Elks chairman Jacqueline Driscoll-Page.

Charlestown man held without bail after Springfield shooting

A New Hampshire man who recently moved to the Upper Valley from New Jersey was ordered held without bail Monday.

Judge OKs bail for Bolaski

A Windsor Superior Court judge has ruled that Kyle Bolaski whose second-degree murder conviction was overturned by the Vermont Supreme Court, can be released on $100,000 bail with conditions as he awaits a new trial.

Second suspect in Springfield shooting held without bail

A Vermont court Monday ordered the second suspect in last week’s Springfield shooting held without bail after learning of his 13 prior felony convictions out of New Jersey.

Solar project, meat processing facility get loans

A solar project in Clarendon and a meat processing facility in North Springfield are getting a financial boost.

Review Revue: Lyrics by Ernest Noyes Brookings

This Shimmy Disc compilation, featuring ’80s avant rock heroes such as Jad Fair, Kramer, and Eugene Chadbourne, has such a compelling origin story that I’m just going to let the back cover speak for itself.

Alumni weekend hits Green Mountain State

Many well-known icons filled the streets of Springfield Saturday morning as the annual alumni parade made its way through town.

Video: Springfield Alumni Day Parade

Nine minutes of parade highlights.

Springfield High School graduates 116 seniors

While rain fell outside, 116 Springfield High School graduates in green and white robes marched into Dressel Gymnasium at Riverside Middle School which was full of cheering families and friends.

Man denies attempted murder, 8 more charges

A man pleaded innocent Friday to attempted second-degree murder and other charges related to the shooting of a convicted teenage drug dealer in Springfield this week.

Man held without bail in Springfield shooting

A New Jersey man is being held without bail after pleading not guilty this afternoon to attempted murder and other charges in a shooting in Springfield.

Video: Attempted murder suspect pleads not guilty

Prosecutor: Rise in violence needs stern response

From the point of view of the county’s prosecutors, the escalating drug trafficking and violence requires a stern response.

Police: Shooting was drug-related

Vermont State Police have released new information about the Wednesday shooting on Summer Street in Springfield. Two men with strong ties to New Jersey have been arrested in connection to the case.

Video: Springfield shooting update

Springfield shooting suspect to be arraigned Friday

A dispute over a heroin deal led to a shooting incident Wednesday in Springfield that left one man hospitalized, according to police affidavits filed Thursday at Vermont Superior Court in Springfield.

Shooting: Names of suspects and injured released

Late last night law enforcement officials arrested two men in connection with the Summer Street shooting Wednesday afternoon.

Newark man charged with attempted murder in Vermont shooting

Vermont State police say two men are facing charges for their roles in a shooting in Springfield that injured three.

Shooting Locks Down Springfield

Two people were in custody and a third “person of interest” was being questioned following a shooting incident on Summer Street on Wednesday afternoon.

Police probe shooting in Springfield

Three people were sent to hospitals, police had one person in custody and were seeking other “persons of interest” after a shooting Wednesday afternoon on Summer Street.

Forguites files for House seat

The soon-to-be retiring Springfield town manager has filed paperwork to run as a Democrat for the open Windsor 3-2 seat in the Vermont House.

Update: Shooting Incident in Springfield

The Vermont State Police continue to investigate the shooting incident in Springfield, VT tonight. Law enforcement officials have two suspects in custody and are questioning a third person of interest. Charges will be forthcoming.

Three injured in Springfield shooting

Police confirm two men and one woman were injured in a shooting in downtown Springfield.

Authorities probe Springfield shooting; 3 taken to hospital

Three people were taken to Springfield Hospital today following a shooting on Summer Street and police are searching a remote road in the eastern part of town for suspects who were involved.

Chief: Baseball bat incident occurred prior to shooting

Springfield Police Chief Doug Johnston said police were initially called to the area of a shooting on Summer Street today for a report of a man chasing another individual up a hill with a baseball bat.

Police: 1 shot, 2 beaten with baseball bat in Springfield

Police said a shooting on Summer Street started with an altercation involving a baseball bat. Police have a suspect in custody, and are looking for two others.

Police investigate triple shooting in Springfield

One suspect is in custody, and three people were being treated for gunshot wounds following an incident at a residence at 47 Summer St. in Springfield shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday, police said.

Video: 3 injured in Springfield shooting; 1 in custody

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A 'Welcome Home' to our Springfield High School Alumni

Photo by Edward Huse

Annual Alumni festivities kick off with the Alumni Banquet on Thursday, June 12 at the Springfield VFW.

Cancer survivor speaks about finishing the fight

Why am I helping to finish the fight against cancer? For me the answer is easy.

Judge rejects ex-guard’s plea deal

A judge rejected a plea deal that would have fined a jail guard $500 for allegedly smuggling cigarettes and marijuana into the Springfield jail.

Fugitive arrested in Springfield

A routine traffic stop Friday led Springfield Police to apprehend a New Hampshire fugitive who had failed to show up for a drug-related court appointment a month ago in the Granite State.

Shrine On Springfield 2014

The 6th annual Shrine on Springfield Walk-A-Thon took place Saturday on the 3 mile long Toonerville Trail. Money raised benefits Shriners Childrens Hospital in Springfield, Mass.

Two Springfield men faces charges after incident

Police arrested two Springfield men Sunday night after a series of disagreements led to an alleged incident downtown. Investigators said the situation was largely fueled by alcohol.

Which Springfield is most like the Springfield on 'The Simpsons'

Estately Real Estate Search analyzed 11 different sets of Simpson-specific data to determine which American cities named Springfield are most like the one on the TV show.

Family Dollar adopts plan to keep Carl Icahn at bay

New York Times photo of the
Springfield Family Dollar

Family Dollar Stores has battened down the hatches days after the activist investor Carl C. Icahn declared the discount chain his latest target.

River Valley Technical Center bestows awards, scholarships

The River Valley Technical Center held its annual awards ceremony honoring students for being program completers, earning industry-recognized credentials, college credit and gold medal winners.

Video: Dairy farm of the year named

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New American Legion officers installed

Springfield American Legion Veteran's Memorial Post 18 installed new officers for 2014-2015 on Monday.

New round of Irene-related funding available

Two regional development groups announced Thursday a second round of recovery grants to provide assistance for businesses that experienced flood-related damages following Tropical Storm Irene.

Freedom Park Neighborhood meet & greet

The first Freedom Park Neighborhood Meet & Greet will be held on Sunday, June 8, from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be live music, food, and the chance to meet area neighbors.

Dolloff Acres Farm named Vermont Dairy Farm of Year

Dolloff Acres Farm in Springfield has been named the 2014 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year Award by University of Vermont extension and the Vermont Dairy Industry Association in cooperation with the New England Green Pastures Program.

Police: Man chewed up, spat heroin bags

Police said a Perkinsville man chewed up and spat out small bags of heroin after an officer arrested him for violating curfew.

Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year named

A Springfield farm has been named Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year.

Cosmos win in 13 innings

Girls softball at Milton.

Springfield takes third place in D-II Golf

Division II golf championship tournament at Waterbury.

Springfield Hospital Honored at Employer Appreciation Breakfast

The Occupational Development Program, in conjunction with Creative Workforce Solutions, (HCRS) Health Care & Rehabilitation Services and Lincoln Street Inc., recently held it's annual Employer Appreciation Breakfast where 3 Springfield Hospital workers were presented with awards.

Local students win statewide video contest

Congratulations to Aja & Kaelan Selbach-Broad of the RVTC Audio Video Production Program for winning the "Be Tick Smart" video contest sponsored by the Vermont Department of Health.

Bail for Bolaski still unclear

Kyle Bolaski is likely to spend another couple of weeks in jail, but his parents are still hopeful that their son, who is charged with second-degree murder but has said the shooting was in self-defense, will soon be able to return to their Springfield, Vt., home.

Man charged with ‘severe beating’ in Springfield

Despite what police characterized as a lack of cooperation from a number of potential witnesses, a man has been charged in connection with a “severe beating” that happened last week in Springfield.

Man high on cough syrup, bath salts attempts assault

A Springfield man whom Vermont State Police said was under the influence of cough syrup and bath salts was arrested Friday night after attempting to assault two police officers with throwing knives.

Video: Bald eagle in flight - Springfield, VT

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