5 local wrestlers place at VPA states

Competitors from three area schools had their ups and downs at the VPA Wrestling Championships this past weekend. But when all was said and done, five of the eight local grapplers had reached Saturday’s finals.

VPA Bowling Championship

Representing the Cosmos at the Vermont Principal's Association Individual Bowling Championship in Shelburne on Saturday were Matt Power, Alex Richardson and Haley St. Louis.

Richard Lee: Pewterer

Ron Patch gave a dynamic presentation on Richard Lee: Pewterer to a standing room only crowd at the new location of Springfield Historical Society in North Springfield on Saturday.

Flooding woes

Following heavy rains that drenched the region Wednesday night into Thursday, many in Springfield and throughout the area faced flooded yards, basements and roads.

Brewing company finds new life in renovated riverfront building

The new owners of Trout River Brewing Company begin a new chapter in their quest to operate a brewery when they start production today.

HCRS still in the red

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont posted a net loss of $638,000 in the fiscal year that ended June 30, bringing the agency’s volume of red ink to more than $2 million over the last two years.

Heavy rainfall creates flooding problems

Following an unusual February rainstorm which caused evacuations in several Vermont communities, flood warnings issued Thursday are expected to extend into today.

Candidates for selectboard, school board meet in forum

The candidates for the Springfield Selectboard and School Board answered questions during a forum sponsored by the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday at Springfield High School. The event was moderated by Ethan McNaughton.

Costello, citing coaching job, pulls out of school board race

A candidate for the Springfield School Board has dropped out of the race after he found out he would have to give up his part-time position as a basketball coach if elected.

Whitcomb building flooded

Torrents of muddy storm water pouring down from the hills above Mineral Street flooded the senior housing Whitcomb building this morning prompting the evacuation of first floor residents. Authorities say it will be 2 months before they can be allowed to move back in.

Students taking action

In high school, students have a list of things they must accomplish in order to graduate. At Springfield High School, students must complete 40 hours of community service by their senior year in order to graduate.

Video: Springfield School Budget Summary

This six minute video gives a short summary of this year's school budget, suggests some resources for additional information, and lays out voting times and location.

Springfield targets two buildings

The Springfield Select Board took an important first step Monday night in its developing campaign to help revitalize downtown Springfield by targeting two buildings on the Black River that many consider eyesores.

Minutemen put a big foot down

The Springfield girls basketball team looked nothing like a No. 15 seed when they made a 12-5 run at the beginning of the second half to cut No. 2 Mill River’s lead to seven, 29-22.

Selectboard grants stay on demolition of 69 Park Street

The town took an out-of-state owner and his local contractor off the hot seat Monday, and cancelled a demolition order for 69 Park Street.

Selectboard approves river, recreation objectives for strategic plan

The Springfield Selectboard has followed through with its effort to create a strategic plan for downtown redevelopment beginning with the objective to implement projects in the downtown area for scenic and recreation options.

Cockfighting roosters: Rescued birds going to rehabilitation and PTSD treatment

Those roosters rescued in New York City have just arrived at VINE Sanctuary here in Springfield.

Video: Springfield residents raise concerns about rundown buildings

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Meeting Waters YMCA chosen as national model

One of the smallest Ys in the country, at least in terms of budget, is once again serving as a model for its nearly 2,700 peers around the country.

Springfield wrestler JV state champ

Springfield High School sophomore Matt LaChapelle won the Junior Varsity Wrestling Championship in Barre on Saturday.

Police investigating burglary after stolen items recovered in Springfield

Vermont State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred sometime within a five-day span last week in Mt. Holly, Vermont.

Slow population growth might be the norm in Vermont

Wanted: more Vermonters. Especially young Vermonters, or more precisely young non-Vermonters who can be persuaded to become Vermonters.

Girls basketball – Fair Haven 50, Springfield 39

Cassidy Otis led the Cosmos with 11 as they finish the season at 5-15.

Thompson named SPC director

Stephanie Thompson of Springfield, Vermont has been named director of the Springfield Prevention Coalition (SPC).

Springield wrestlers throw down with the Marble Valley League

Springfield's high school wrestlers recently went head-to-head with some of the top grapplers in the southern end of the state at the Marble Valley League Jamboree in Bennington, Vt.

'I’m not a victim, I’m a warrior'

Turning Point seeks funding to strengthen substance abuse recovery program

Springfield, Chester get "Strong Communities, Better Connections" state grants

The towns of Springfield and Chester have gotten a boost from the state of Vermont in their efforts to make their downtowns more user-friendly for both residents and visitors.

Springfield Winter Carnival starts tonight

The carnival will go on, regardless of the weather. That's the word from the organizers of the Springfield Winter Carnival.

Springfield Farmers' Market news

The Springfield Farmers' Market is preparing for the 2016 season with a few changes.

No mucking around: Springfield, Vt., property to become park

Over more than 50 years of residence at Springfield, Vt.’s pristine Muckross property, the late Vermont state Sen. Edgar May developed a profound affinity for the land and a desire to share its resources with others. That vision is nearing realization thanks to its donation to the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.

Girls basketball: Mill River 56, Springfield 27

The Minutemen pulled away against a 5-14 Cosmos team that gave them a hard time in Springfield.

Beautifully restored 1830s Vermont house asks $1.7M

Location: 315 Parker Hill Road. Price: $1,685,000. Includes 163 hilly acres with great mountain views.

Springfield Community Chorus performs in world famous Carnegie Hall

23 members of the Springfield Community Chorus joined with other choristers on stage last night in a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Students develop website for St. Luke's in Chester

When Saint Luke's Episcopal Church in Chester was looking to update their website they contacted the Information Technology program at the River Valley Technical Center in Springfield.

Pianka wins NE qualifier

Springfield's Elijah Pianka, who recently won the state high jump championship, has just qualified to compete in the New England championship meet to be held in Boston on February 28.

Register to Vote: Your vote is your voice!

Two newly turned 18 Springfield High School students, Kayla Krulish (L) and Brooke Willey (R), registered to vote last week with School Board Chairman Jeanice Garfield. The deadline to register for the March 1 vote is Wednesday, February 24.

A budding journalist, leader in Springfield

The back of Theo Avent’s Cosmos green hoodie is a big tipoff. It says: “Mr. President.”

Cosmos battle through emotional senior night

It was not the way the Cosmos envisioned their senior night, falling to Hartford 45-36, but it was the type of game that defined what Springfield basketball is about.

Cold weekend could challenge pipes

The cold weather is coming, at least for the weekend, and it may mean trouble for Vermonters’ water pipes.

Rooster rehab helps birds rescued from cockfighting

A group of rescued roosters in New York City will soon be off to Springfield, Vermont to undergo rooster rehab.

District VI Music Festival

114 talented musicians from 18 different schools within District VI worked hard to prepare and perform in Springfield an amazing selection of music at their concert for a captivated audience.

Elm Hill serves up breakfast in the classroom

Elm Hill School received a check for $3,411 Friday from the New England Dairy and Farm Council to help expand its breakfast in the classroom options.

Springfield hosts back-to-back wrestling tournaments

On March 5th, wrestlers from around New England will fill the gymnasium at Riverside Middle School for the annual competitions hosted by the Springfield Vermont Wrestling Team.

GMRSVP to work with Springfield Warming Shelter

The Green Mountain RSVP (GMRSVP) will be working with the Springfield Warming Shelter, located at the North Springfield Baptist Church.

Dementia respite grants available

Senior Solutions (Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont) provides Dementia Respite Grants to help caregivers get a break.

Windsor surges past Springfield in fourth quarter

For the better part of four quarters the Springfield and Windsor ladies battled relentlessly for hardwood supremacy. Then, in the final four minutes, the Yellow Jackets surged ahead.

Town wants to crack down on blight near schools, day care centers

A tough new town ordinance would give the town another tool to fight blight around the town's schools and day care centers.

Windsor rolls on Cosmos’ senior night

The Cosmos battled hard on senior night after honoring Hunter Grace, Michael Messer, Tyler Rumrill and Tyler Thomas during a pre-game ceremony.

Just out: Annual Town Report

Springfield High School Quarter 2 Honor Roll

Learn to Race Race

Plans are being made to hold a glider soaring competition in the skies above North Springfield this summer.

Massachusetts woman involved in snowy rollover crash on I-91

A Winchendon, Mass. woman survived a highway rollover crash in with nary a scratch, according to Vermont State Police.

Concern about food waste at Elm Hill School raised

Springfield School Board Chairwoman Jeanice Garfield wants a review of whether food is being wasted at Springfield's primary school.

Springfield 45, Otter Valley 41

Girls basketball at Springfield.

Bellows Falls picks up win over Springfield

It was slow start Friday night between rivals Bellows Falls and Springfield, but as the game wore on, the tempo picked up and it was to the Terriers' liking as BF walked out with a 54-38 win.

After getting sober, Brandy Cheney counsels young people

The turning point for Brandy Cheney came on a summer night in 2014, when she hopped into her car to pick up a relative, even though she was intoxicated. The Bellows Falls police pulled her over and charged her with DUI.

Team effort carries Cosmos to thrilling win

Girls basketball, Brandon at Springfield.

Announcing two $1,000 Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarship Awards for 2016

Students from the towns of Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Ludlow, Mount Holly, Rockingham, Springfield, and Weathersfield who are continuing education in a 2 or 4 year college program are invited to apply.

Are most Americans still afraid to be unafraid?

The Republican consensus these days comes down to this: Be Afraid. Don’t Give Peace a Chance. Ever.
So says retired Windsor County Judge William Boardman.

Gov. Shumlin pardons Springfield woman

Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin issued a pardon Thursday to Margaret Young of Springfield, citing her ability to overcome numerous challenges to attain a degree in occupational therapy.

Bellows Falls man arrested after escaping furlough

Caught hiding out in Springfield on Spencer Hollow Road.

Fair Haven 51, Springfield 24

Girls basketball at Springfield.

Otter Valley 50, Springfield 28

Boys basketball at Brandon.

Nominate Citizen of the Year

The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2015 Citizen and Organization of the Year.

Springfield schools’ solar plans have hit a snag

Springfield schools’ plan to get 80 percent of its electricity from solar has been handed a setback.

Home visits to kindergartners may stop

Home visits for incoming kindergarten students in Springfield could become a thing of the past under a proposed new kindergarten "K Camp."

Date for Springfield Winter Carnival moved

Lack of snow and cold weather has forced Springfield to move the dates for its Winter Carnival.

Boys basketball: Woodstock 75, Springfield 40

The Wasps went with an all-senior lineup to start and sophomore Griffin Van Neil was called up from the JV team; he played most of the game at point guard and had his first five varsity points.

Teacher granted emeritus status after 15 years

An English teacher at Springfield High School wanted to retire after 15 years of teaching with a request to have emeritus status, which would allow him to work part-time for the school district for an additional year.

Proposed kindergarten orientation to cut out home visits

The staff at Elm Hill Primary School have proposed changes to the kindergarten orientation schedule for next year that would cut out home visits.

Springfield man wanted for furlough violation

Authorities are searching for a Springfield man who has violated the conditions of his furlough.

Shumlin discusses economics, education and addiction at luncheon

Governor Peter Shumlin spoke at a Springfield Rotary Club luncheon held in collaboration with the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce Monday at Hartness House.

Springfield's Pianka wins state high jump

Springfield junior Elijah Pianka won the boys high jump at the Vermont High School Track & Field Indoor State Championship ​held at Norwich University Saturday.

Yellow Jackets bowlers stay hot with fourth consecutive victory

Windsor boasts the hottest team in the state right now. The top-ranked Yellow Jackets won their fourth straight match Saturday, besting Fair Haven and Springfield at the Springfield Bowl.