Springfield rallies to nip GM

Just when it looked like Green Mountain might put another “W” in the books, Springfield came to life.

Vermont airplane crashes

Brian Lindner will present the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program on Tuesday, May 9 on Vermont airplane crashes.  Photo: 1947 B-29 plane crash on Hawks Mountain in Perkinsville.

Convicted sex offender arrested: NH man arraigned for kidnapping, sexual assault

A former Hinsdale, N.H., man who was arrested in Springfield on Thursday, was in court Friday on charges that he kidnapped and sexually assaulted a teenager

SMCS April member of the month

Springfield Medical Care Systems April Member of the Month is Joshua Dufresne, Chief of Practice Operations.

Support Spencer Hollow School

The Spencer Hollow Schoolhouse is the oldest one room, brick schoolhouse still standing in Vermont. Primary school was held there until 1926.

Moxley Union at the Taverne

Springfield's best rock band has only been invited to play in Springfield once since they started out 5 years ago but in various other communities, they are a popular returning act at several establishments. This Saturday, they perform at Taverne on the Square in Claremont.

A wheelchair at the library

The Springfield Town Library has a wheelchair! The gift of an anonymous donor, the chair means library users who make it up the ramp and into the building can relax and enjoy the comfort of a self-propelling, easy rolling, standard chair.

Springfield piano studio marathon winners

Terry Hartman (left) and Gabe McNeil were the first Springfield Piano Studio students to cross the finish line in the 26-week piano exercise marathon held at the Studio recently.

Springfield police find man who kidnapped child

Springfield Police found a man driving in Springfield yesterday morning who was later arrested for kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault.

Baseball: Springfield 20, Twin Valley 3

The Cosmos received a much-need morale booster, riding a 15-run fourth inning to a mercy rule victory.

Springfield solar array to power Windsor hospital

The town of Springfield has agreed to a 25-year lease on six acres of land for a solar array near the town’s highway garage. The array will bring in $12,500 per year in lease payments from renewable energy company Barrington Power Ascutney 2, LLC (BP Ascutney 2), and will provide power to Mt. Ascutney Hospital in Windsor,

Children evacuated from Springfield Parent Child Center

A gas leak at the Springfield Area Parent Child Center shortly after 9 this morning necessitated a complete evacuation of the building which is located at 6 Main Street in North Springfield.

North Springfield Industrial Park access detour

Villagers living along quiet Main Street in North Springfield will now have to endure the sound of large tractor trailer trucks rolling by all hours of the day and night.

Vermont Packinghouse suspended multiple times by USDA for humane slaughter violations

Concerned for the welfare of the animals slaughtered at the Vermont Packinghouse in North Springfield, the Animal Welfare Institute issued a letter this week to the USDA, encouraging the agency to withdraw the plant’s grant of inspection.

Springfield K-2 fares well at states

It was a bright and brisk day when seven young wrestlers headed north. The K-2 team from Springfield was ready to battle for the title of state champion. They didn't disappoint

Man accused of assault jailed for contempt of court

A Springfield man charged with beating and threatening another man with a knife during a fight has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for contempt of court.

Springfield Community Chorus marks 50th anniversary

Springfield Community Chorus will present a grand choral fanfare to mark their 50th year celebration.

Making fabric pottery

Calling all people who like to work with fabric. Elizabeth Ezold makes amazing fabric pottery and will be sharing her expertise at Gallery at the VAULT. Learn to sew beautiful multi-colored bowls in a variety of shapes and sizes on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A boxing fan campaigns to elect Springfield native as first woman in the International Boxing Hall of Fame

Roy Peter Clark, a senior scholar at the Poynter Institute (a school for journalists) wants the International Boxing Hall of Fame to induct Margery Miller Welles from Springfield, Vermont under the category called “Observers.” He has started a personal campaign to elevate her name in the boxing world.

Springfield Community Band starts rehearsals

Nick Pelton lifted his baton, the band swung into a snappy rendition of “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” and the first rehearsal of the Springfield Community Band’s 2017 season was underway recently at the Riverside Middle School auditorium.

Contestants, escorts prepare for the 61st annual Apple Blossom Cotillion

Although the rehearsal hadn’t officially begun, Apple Blossom Cotillion participants were already tapping their feet, swaying to the sounds of “Crocodile Rock,” and practicing moves on the sidelines of the Riverside Middle School gym.

Next OLLI program uncovers American Revolution spies

Damien Cregeau will present the OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program on Tuesday, May 2 titled “Spies, Lies and Alibis: Spying During the American Revolution.” It will be presented at 2:00 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant St. in Springfield.

Previously unknown Asahel Powers portrait featured at April 26th Estates Auction in Connecticut

Asahel Lynde Powers was born in Springfield, Vermont, in 1813. He began his career as an itinerant artist in his teens. Several portraits from the mid-1830s were painted in Springfield, indicating that Powers returned there periodically from his travels through Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Powers' paintings from the 1830s are considered his strongest portraits due to their intensity, crispness, and decorative quality.

Town cites 4 ‘nuisance’ properties

Owners of four residential properties in Springfield have been issued “nuisance” violation tickets from the town, and are working now to clean them up as fines accrue each day until cleanup is complete.

American Cancer Society seeks Relay for Life teams

Spring is in the air and it is never too early to think about your summer plans. Mark your calendars now and join other Windsor County residents on the relay track from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday, June 24 at the Riverside Middle School in Springfield, Vermont.

Springfield man arrested for aggravated assault

A 34-year-old Springfield man was arrested Sunday after an alleged fight at Ascutney Self-Storage in Weathersfield.

Steampunk festival to hold Tweed Ride and Fun Run

Organizers of Springfield’s 3rd annual Steampunk Festival are raising funds for the 2017 event with the first ever Tweed Ride and Fun Run.

National Record Store Day

"There's a concert from 1975 by Bruce Springsteen that came out for the first time and that's what got me here," said music lover Kurt Staudter. The Springfield man has been buying vinyl since he was a kid.

Rutland denies Springfield

Rutland received solid pitching from Skyler Bird and threw the leather at Springfield to win Tuesday’s softball game at Bill Robinson Field, 9-2.

Jasinski to be inducted into the VPA Hall of Fame

Jerry P. Jasinski is one of 14 selectees to be inducted into the Vermont Principal’s Association (VPA) Hall of Fame at the Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Montpelier, Vermont on May 5, 2017.

Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated: Guess who is sicker?

It’s never been done before. The first-of-its-kind study of vaccinated vs. unvaccinated American children shows who is really ailing…and parents should be worried

Springfield Senior Center news

Stop in the Springfield Senior Center next week between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to vote our 2017 Senior of the Year; voting will end Friday, April 28. We will celebrate our Senior of the Year on May 31 at a celebration.

Springfield High School to introduce new schedule

As the school year comes to a close, Springfield High School (SHS) administrators are looking ahead and preparing for the fall semester.

Food co-op raises money for area nonprofits

A borrowed idea has taken hold at the Springfield Food Co-op (SFC), located at 335 River Road in Springfield, and given much needed funds to local nonprofit organizations with their round up program.

Springfield Elks Lodge awards night

Springfield Elks Lodge held their annual awards night and Spring Fling with Exalted Ruler Vicki Siliski honoring her top Elk and Officer of the Year awards.

State housing agency approves tax credits for housing projects

A “big piece” of the funding for a renovation project in the Woolson Block in Springfield was approved by the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners on Monday.

Claremont Savings Bank staff visits Union Street School

The latest visitors for the Union Street School's Community Connections program were staff members of Claremont Savings Bank.

Up to 1M gallons sewage released into Black River

Up to 1 million gallons of partially treated sewage was released into the Black River last week.

Open Wall is calling all local artists

All area artists are invited to show their work at Gallery at the VAULT in our Open Wall Show. There is no fee.

Many questions entering Vermont’s spring season

Baseball/Softball: Here are some questions to ponder at a time when it is way too early to think we have the answers.

He is Risen

Thirty-three dedicated Christians turned out early this morning to attend Easter sunrise service at the Connecticut River Boat Landing in Springfield.

‘I remember thinking ... Am I really alive?’

She was walking with her children on Old Ferry Road in Weathersfield, when he drove by a couple of times before finally stopping and asking what road they were on. When she could not answer, he got out of his car while gripping a tire iron in one hand.

Bellows Falls hosts season opener

The host's DJ Snide and Reno Tuttle were double winners and Molly Kelly added a victory as well as Bellows Falls hosted a season-opening track & field meet Friday afternoon. Springfield coach Jim Fog was happy with his team's start to the season.

Introduction to Genealogy workshop

Have you always wanted to research your family tree, but don’t know where to start? Hugh Putnam of the Springfield Art and Historical Society will present Introduction to Genealogy at the Springfield Town Library on Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Syria Chemical Attack Conspiracy Explained in 4 Minutes

A video from ANONYMOUS

Scholarship in memory of Springfield Hospital nurse

Applications are being accepted for the 11th annual Eileen Austin Neal Nursing Scholarship of $1,000. This scholarship is open to any student who has been accepted into a nursing program of study.

Springfield Senior Center news

Voting for the 2017 Senior of the Year... Yoga... Foot Care Clinic... Trips to Ogunquit and Chicopee.

Man denies charges in high-speed chase

A Windsor man has denied several charges related to a police chase that allegedly reached 120 mph between Claremont, New Hampshire, and Springfield.

Annual Family Festival marks 25th anniversary of Springfield Parent Child Center

Within the first hour of operation, the 24th annual Family Festival at Riverside School had welcomed more than 200 children and family members, according to event greeters Teresa Battista and Donna Young.

Woodchucks' Revenge in Springfield concert

Woodchucks' Revenge performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at a coffeehouse event held at Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 Fairground Road in Springfield. All are welcome. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Donations needed for student trip

Windsor's Smith, Springfield's Pianka headline All-Eagle Indoor Track & Field

Local athletes produced some impressive showings on the indoor track & field circuit this past winter. Performances included state championship efforts by Bellow Falls sophomore Reno Tuttle and Springfield freshman Cadence Wheeler.

RVTC's Farr named Tech Center Director of the Year

River Valley Technical Center Director and Superintendent Scott Farr has been named 2017-2018 Tech Director of the Year, and is one of seven school officials to be honored by the Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA) during a ceremony in August.

Union Street School students learn about the importance of helmets

In 2009, at the age of 22, Michael Schwarz was competing at the World Quarter Pipe Championship in southern Vermont. The unthinkable had happened when Schwarz “caught his edge” at the top of the pipe, hitting his head twice on his fall.

Stingrays swim team successful at silvers, states, and age groups

The Connecticut River Valley Stingrays, the swim team at the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center here, recently completed a very rewarding winter season.

AVP Students Need your Vote!

The River Valley Technical Center brings home a Gold Medal in Television Production at the Vermont SkillsUSA Leadership Conference. Now they need YOUR vote to win travel scholarships to the SkillsUSA National conference in June.

Windsor man arrested in Springfield following police pursuit

A Windsor man classified as a “person of interest” in a carjacking Friday night in Claremont was apprehended early Monday morning following a police pursuit that started in Claremont and ended in Springfield, Vermont.

Cosmos even Unified record at 2-2

The Springfield Unified basketball team put on an offensive demonstration in the second half to defeat Leland & Gray 40-18 Monday afternoon.

Springfield mom urges no jail time for man responsible for her son's death

The power of forgiveness.

Breakfast Time 5th grade fundraiser

All you can eat breakfast buffet this Sunday morning April 9, from 8 to 11:30. Help Union Street School 5th graders raise funds for a history-learning trip to Plimoth Plantation.

Apple Blossom Queen dresses, portraits on display

Portraits of past Apple Blossom Queens, along with a collection of gowns worn in past cotillions, are on display at Springfield Health Center, located in the 100 River Street building in Springfield, Vermont.