Video: A triple-amputee military vet’s GoFundMe has raised more than $18 million for Trump’s border wall

Purple Heart recipient Brian Kolfage is the most severely injured U.S. airman to survive any war. He started the GoFundMe page to fund President Trump’s border wall and in this video minces no words when discussing the importance of the border wall.
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First Friday film, “PHI, The Evolution of Consciousness”

The First Friday Film at the UU Meetinghouse, Friday, Jan. 4, will be “PHI, The Evolution of Consciousness” at 7 p.m.

Healthy triplets all autistic within hours of vaccination

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Healthy triplets all become autistic within hours of vaccination Richie, Robbie and Claire were healthy, happy, active triplets who became vaccine injured at the age of nine months by the pneumococcal vaccine. They were later diagnosed with severe autism spectrum disorder. Seven years after their injury, their parents learned that the vaccine their babies received was contaminated and pulled from the market a week or two after the triplets received it; and after it killed a two-year old child. When they refused further vaccines for their already vaccine injured triplets, they were dismissed from their pediatric practice. They were told that they could not sue; and did not learn about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program until it was too late to file a claim. They have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars trying to recover their children. Hear their story in the video below. ​"They were no longer engaged in anything or anyone. They lost their smiles. They just were in their own little separate worlds. They never held hands again. They never looked at each other again...Vaccine injury is real. We were told it was genetic and then we were told by geneticists that there's no possible way three children would shut off on the same day. That was absolutely statistically impossible especially being two boys and one girl." Dr. Stephanie Seneff has the best explanation of the vaccine/autism connection. The Following Videos Were Recorded in Burlington, Vermont on 9/8/2017 16:00 Vaccinated versus Unvaccinated September 8 · 8K views 20:25 All 3 of my children are vaccine injured September 8 · 3.3K views 16:35 MMR gave my son autism September 8 · 10K views 13:59 My grandson has autism from vaccines September 8 · 3.1K vie 25:38 My children are unvaccinated and healthy September 8 · 3K view 24:16 My daughter has autism from vaccines September 8 · 2K views 25:24 Flu vaccine killed my daughter September 8 · 58K views 19:07 My daughter has type 1 diabetes from vaccines September 8 · 4.2K views 25:03 Vaccines killed my baby boy September 8 · 74K views 11:08 My brother has autism from vaccinations September 8 · 2.8K views 30:38 I’m a pharmacist and I will never vaccinate my children again… September 8 · 39K views 28:48 Vaccines caused my daughters autism and epilepsy September 8 · 10K views 11:40 My 3 children are unvaccinated September 8 · 6.7K views 11:26 I’m a nurse and I didn’t know September 8 · 5.6K views 28:39 Type 1 diabetes, autoimmunity and vaccines September 8 · 5.4K views 52:45 The one and only Ginger Taylor September 8 · 5.4K views 26:10 Vaccines caused ADHD, allergies and anxiety September 8 · 5.5K views 24:37 Vaccines gave my children autism. Tics, allergies and eczema September 8 · 5.8K views 23:59 Vaccines gave my son autism September 8 · 2.7K views 56:18 Vaccines killed my 4 year old son September 7 · 10K views More at Health Choice Vermont - www.vaxchoicevt.com Keep up with the latest in vaccine news here: http://vaccines.news

Films newly in public domain to be broadcast on SAPA TV

On Jan. 1, 2019, thousands of artistic works from 1923 will enter the public domain in the United States. To be in the public domain means works can be freely copied, modified or transformed without needing permission from a copyright holder.

A holiday tradition begins with ‘Scrooge’ at World Under Wonder

Sean Edward Roberts, director of the World Under Wonder theater group, wants to start a new holiday tradition for the community.

Governor wants examination of small hospitals’ ‘financial health’

After money troubles surfaced earlier this month at Vermont’s Springfield Hospital, Gov. Phil Scott wants more detailed financial information about similarly sized hospitals in Vermont.

Springfield homeowner furious over sewage blockage incident

The resident whose Chester Road home suffered an incursion of sewage last week is accusing the town of not taking sufficient action against a nearby health center he believes is the ultimate cause of the blockage.

Vermont Boy Scout chapter adds 95 girls to Cub program

As the Boy Scouts of America faces mounting legal battles, the organization has opened multiple scout programs to females and, since June, 95 girls have joined the Cub Scout program in Vermont.

Vt. School Nurse of the Year changes with the times

Being a school nurse is about much more than giving out bandages. Such has been the experience of Jenny Anderson, a longtime nurse working at Springfield High School who recently was named Vermont’s school nurse of the year.

Sewer blockage floods Springfield house, prompts town action

A backed-up sewer line caused a house to be flooded last weekend, resulting in action Wednesday by the select board. The backup that caused the flood was allegedly the result of a sewer violation, according to town officials.

Annual Holiday Open House at VINE Sanctuary

The staff of VINE animal sanctuary will be opening their holiday party to the members of their extended community of volunteers, donors, boosters, and other friends of the sanctuary. It happens this Thursday, December 27th from 12 PM – 3 PM.

Springfield basketball

The Springfield girls’ basketball team has split its first two games this winter. They opened by defeating Oxbow 58-41, but then dropped a nail biter 37-36 to Randolph.

Springfield’s varsity wrestlers battle in New York

Brandon Bennett and Coach Don Beebe (Photo by Catherine Bennett)

Some of the toughest competitors in the area battled it out on the wrestling mats in Granville, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 15. Springfield’s varsity grapplers stepped up to the challenge and tested their mettle.

It Rocks: Festival of Trees display

The Springfield Garden Club's 2018 Festival of Trees display inside the Great Hall of the former Fellows Gear Shaper complex.     Singer: Sayaka Alessandra

GoFundMe campaign to build border wall raises millions, riles migrant advocates

The campaign, called “We The People Will Fund The Wall” and launched this week by a disabled Florida veteran, had raised more than $13 million from more than 213,000 people by Friday afternoon. The goal? $1 billion.

E-Verify would stop illegal immigration - but Congress won't pass it

Our U.S. Congress refuses to pass the most powerful law to stop llegal immigration: E-Verify. That law, strictly enforced, would stop employers from hiring illegal aliens in their workforce.

Eight-year-old boy honored for quick action that saved family

In the early hours on Dec. 10, Carter Streeter was awake playing video games in the living room of his residence. Carter observed a reflection in his television, and he turned to see that there was a fire in the living room.

Check out the 20th annual RVTC Cardboard Boat Race video montage produced by the Audio Video Production Program at the River Valley Technical Center in Springfield and released just yesterday.

Mental health support for winter depression

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services, southeastern Vermont’s community mental-health agency, has a dedicated team of professional staff who support individuals experiencing a mental health emergency.

PTA Breakfast with Santa a success

Close to 300 people attended this year’s Springfield Schools PTA Breakfast with Santa event raising over $1500. The event featured a pancake, bacon and eggs breakfast where children could visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as the Elf Workshop.

Springfield girls lose close one at home

With 1:12 to play, Randolph was trailing Springfield 32-31 when the Galloping Ghosts coach, Scott Lafreniere, called a timeout and set up senior Amelia Mattrick to take a 3-point shot from the side. Mattrick swished the 3-pointer and Randolph went ahead 34-32 in a game they would eventually win 37-36 Wednesday.

Stern’s Quality Produce to close in White River Junction

Stern’s Quality Produce, the grocer of bargain-price fresh vegetables, fruits and hard-to-find Asian foods, will close at the end of this month. Owned and operated for the past 33 years by Judy and Keith Stern of North Springfield.

Governor cites ‘Serious situation’ at Springfield Hospital, appoints monitor

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott today said he has appointed former Rutland Regional Medical Center CEO Tom Huebner to “monitor and assist” financially troubled Springfield Hospital.

SMCS and hospital officials issue update

Springfield Medical Care Systems (SMCS) and Springfield Hospital officials met with representatives of the Green Mountain Care Board and Agency of Human Services leadership on Monday to provide an update on immediate plans for the leadership of the organization’s operations and efforts initiated to address its financial position.

Springfield Medical Care Systems working to get in stable condition

In the wake of the departures of Springfield Medical Care Systems’ CFO and CEO earlier this month, board members are working to fill the vacancies and to determine a way to stabilize the organization’s finances.

Financial mess at Springfield Hospital sparks talk of new reporting rules

The head of the state’s hospital regulator said Springfield Hospital administrators withheld operational information during budget hearings and that new rules should be put in place to impose penalties on organizations that fail to make such disclosures in the future.

Springfield schools to use Fountas and Pinnell readers in K-5 classes

The town school district has selected a commercial instruction product to teach reading in kindergarten through fifth grade, and school officials hope it will meet the needs of children, teachers and administrators.

After Financial Turmoil And Resignations, Checking In On Springfield Hospital

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Vermont Public Radio spoke with Nora Doyle-Burr, a staff writer covering health care for the Valley News, to hear about the latest.

Video: The Truth About ObamaCare

Hip-hop music artist An0maly supported Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential campaign. Now he's a hip op-ed news analyst with a completely different perspective on things.

SAPA TV hosting Christmas movies marathon

SAPA TV, Springfield’s public access TV station, will run 24 hours of Christmas movies and short subjects from 8 p.m. Christmas Eve to 8 p.m. Christmas Day. Includes 1964’s “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians,” the 1959 Mexican production “Santa Claus,” and a host of classic cartoons, all of which have entered the public domain.

Springfield schools in financial squeeze, district officials say

The school community here learned Monday night that the current district budget is in trouble, and prospects for next year include a reduction in teachers and staff.

Man charged with nearly severing his brother's arm during knife attack

A White River Junction resident is facing a possible life sentence after police in Springfield say he viciously slashed his younger brother early Sunday morning during a heated argument in an apartment on River Street.

Springfield runs past Oxbow, 58-41

The Springfield Cosmos girls basketball team shrugged off a lethargic first half and turned to their press to open up a close game, running away with a 58-41 win over Oxbow on Friday night.

Terriers trip up Cosmos

The Bellows Falls varsity boys basketball team remained undefeated with a 57-40 rout of rival Springfield on Friday evening.

Chamber of Commerce performs ribbon cutting for Willow Farm Pet Service

Tom and Carolyn Tourville are the new owners of Willow Farm Pet Services in North Springfield. The business itself is approximately 10 years old and moved into its current location eight years ago.

SMCS welcomes Zita Ficko, MD to Springfield Urology

Springfield Medical Care Systems is pleased to announce that Zita Ficko, MD, has joined effective Springfield Urology on Dec. 10. She previously worked with Dr. Bettencourt at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and at the Veterans Hospital in White River Junction, Vermont.

Video: Springfield Hospital is in financial trouble and the state's top health care regulator says hospital officials weren't transparent about their challenges, and it's not the only small hospital in the region that's in trouble.

Celebrating Rumi – The Timeless Persian Poet

Saturday, December 15th, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse, Free. In these times of intolerance and religious factionalism, a voice of hope and compassion rings down through the ages. It’s the voice of that great 13th century Persian Sufi mystic and poet, Mevlana Jellaludin Rumi.

Local slaughterhouse recalling 10,000+ pounds of beef

Vermont Packinghouse, LLC, a North Springfield establishment, is recalling approximately 10,828 pounds of raw intact bone-in beef quarters.

Trump releases border security promo video

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Opinion: Cutting welfare to illegal aliens would pay for Trump’s wall
The US Census Bureau’s latest “survey of income and program participation” shows that 62 percent of illegal-immigrant-headed households are on the federal dole — more than double the rate for households headed by native-born Americans.

Humane society seeks food, toy donations

The Springfield Humane Society is trying to bring Christmas to the kennels.To that end, they have launched a holiday donation drive. They’re looking for pet food, treats, and toys.

15 arrested in area drug sweep

A major drug sweep operation in southeast Vermont by the Vermont Drug Task Force has resulted in 15 arrests.

Family Center in need of donations

The year will soon be drawing to a close and the Springfield Family Center is in need of donations of non-perishable food items and also monetary donations to help those in need in the community have a great holiday meal. The non-perishables include canned vegetables, fruit, gravy, and soups.

SMCS announces leadership change

Tim Ford

The Springfield Medical Care Systems (SMCS) Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of CEO Tim Ford, effective immediately. Chief of Practice Operations Josh Dufresne will serve as the primary administrative contact for SMCS and Springfield Hospital until an interim CEO and CFO are named.

Springfield wrestling team primed for a strong season

Fantastic work by the Springfield VT Wrestlers yesterday! The Junior High/JV crew hit Otter Valley in Brandon VT - every single kid put forth their very best effort on the mats.

Lister wanted in Springfield assessor’s office

Like a lot of towns, Springfield is finding it more and more difficult to hire listers. Monday night, the select board changed the job description and pay scale for listers, hoping to keep the one they have and fill a vacancy.

Springfield approves hazard mitigation plan

At the end of a long process that involved public meetings and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Springfield select board approved a hazard mitigation plan at their meeting Monday night.

Springfield Hospital can’t pay its bills. ‘It’s very unnerving.’

For the past year or so, doctors said they haven’t been able to get supplies needed to run their offices. Some say the hospital is months behind on health insurance payments. Several businesses in Springfield and doctors in the area have stopped doing business with the hospital.

Springfield Art Gym Christmas party

On Friday, Dec. 14, from 6-9 p.m., join the Springfield Art Gym as we celebrate the holidays with a good old-fashioned cookie swap, singing Christmas Carols, and creating decorations for the holiday season.

Chamber Of Commerce seeks nominations for 2018 Citizen and Organization of the Year

Every year the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce honors a Citizen of the Year and an Organization of the Year for their outstanding leadership, civic pride, and commitment to the betterment of Springfield and the surrounding area.  Deadline for submissions is 12/28/18.

Fire at Springfield Housing Authority

At approximately 7:11 a.m. Monday morning, the Springfield Fire Department was dispatched to the Springfield Housing Authority at 110 Mountain View Drive to respond to a structure fire in a 12-unit building.

Local Hoop Shoot results

Springfield Elks Lodge 1560 recently held there annual Hoop Shoot for boys and girls, ages 7 to 13. This year was a record turn out compared to years past with 43 young competitors.

Money, Employee morale put Springfield Hospital’s health in question

For the past few years, the nonprofit health care system — which includes the 25-bed Springfield Hospital, as well as health centers in Charlestown and the Vermont communities of Ludlow, Londonderry, Rockingham and Springfield — has reported losses.

Springfield apartment damaged in fire

A Springfield apartment was heavily damaged by fire this morning. It happened at about 7 a.m. at the Springfield Housing Authority complex on Mountain View Drive.      (Photo credit: John McDonald)

Slaters open big against Cosmos, 79-25

Fair Haven threw a blanket of furious defense over Springfield and ran away to a 79-25 victory in Friday’s boys Marble Valley League season opener.

Nobel Peace prize winners seek justice for war rape victims

Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and Yazidi activist Nadia Murad, an ISIS sex slave survivor, were presented with the Nobel Peace Prize today, as they challenged the world to combat rape as a weapon of war.

Video: Springfield works to reinvent itself as hub for tech jobs

Springfield, Vermont, used to be known as the machine tool capital of the world. But as manufacturing jobs moved overseas, the region saw a decline. Now, the town is working to reinvent itself, not with handmade tools but instead with high-speed internet.

Proposed Springfield school budget at $28.3 M, includes staff cuts

Kevin Coen

The Springfield School District has proposed a total budget of $28,326,559, but it includes staff cuts of 19.5 positions, most of them teachers. “We’re opposed to the cuts,” said Kevin Coen, English teacher and head of the Springfield Teachers’ Association. “Making these cuts so quickly will hurt the students.”

Santa Claus is coming to town

Calling all kids and their families! Greet Santa as he arrives by fire truck to light the Springfield town tree. Be in People’s United Bank parking lot on Main Street at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7.

BRIC awarded $724,000 grant

The Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) and Senator Patrick Leahy announced today that BRIC has received $724,000 in federal grant funds to support the continued creation of a digital economy ecosystem in Springfield, VT.

Springfield Hospital changes stem from cost, quality factors, providers say

At the hospital’s board of directors meeting on Nov. 13, several hospital workers expressed concern about the planned change this coming April from the Emergency Services of New England, Inc. of Chester (ESNE) to Bluewater Emergency Partners of Brunswick, Maine

SRDC to buy Park Street School for business incubator

The Springfield Regional Development Corporation (SRDC) has invoked a purchase option to buy the Park Street school building in Springfield.

Trans ex-inmate sues DOC, claims harassment, assault in male prison

A former Vermont prisoner is suing current and former top-ranking state Department of Corrections officials, claiming that despite being transgender and asking to go to a female facility they placed her in the Springfield male prison where she was beat up by another inmate.

Jim Kenyon: A Second Chance at Less Time

Eric Daley went to prison when he was 23 after leading Vermont State Police on a high speed chase that resulted in the death of Trooper Michael Johnson in 2003. After 15½ years behind bars, Daley, now 38, is seeking to have his sentence vacated due to “ineffective assistance of counsel.”

Democrats really do love Republicans — when they’re dead

You can’t pick up a newspaper or go near a television without hearing leftists gush with praise for the late President George H.W. Bush. Who knew they felt this way?

Students present their small businesses at Beyond the Unicorn fair

The annual Beyond the Unicorn Craft Festival at Riverside Middle School Saturday, Dec. 1 was bustling with crowds right from the start. New this year, RMS students occupied the fourth floor, offering child care and their own products and services.

In the Kitchen With CBD, a Not-So-Secret Ingredient

This is not your grandmother’s Christmas cookie. Or is it? There was a time, not so long ago, when the term CBD required explanation, when it carried more than a whiff of mystery.

EPA review of Old Springfield Landfill Superfund Site cleanup protects health and environment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed a comprehensive review of the Old Springfield Landfill Superfund Site in Springfield, Vermont by performing a required Five-Year Review.

Kibbe pleads guilt on two counts

NH Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald announced that Ian Kibbe, 31, of Springfield, Vermont, pleaded guilty today in the Sullivan County Superior Court to one count of unsworn falsification and one count of obstructing government administration.