Cosmos softball dominant in round one win over Woodstock

The No. 5-seeded Springfield Cosmos softball team hosted No. 12 Woodstock on Tuesday evening, and after exploding for 7 runs in the bottom of the first, they would only continue to roll, winning 19-0 in just 4 ½ innings.

Annual Junebilee Sale at North School

The North School Preservation Society will be holding it’s annual Junebilee Sale inside North School, located at 49 Main St. in North Springfield on Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Video above is from a 2016 sale.)

Cosmos make quick work of rebuilding Wasps

Hannah Crosby not only gets the ball to the plate in rapid fashion, but she can back off just enough to get the opposition off-balance. During Tuesday’s five-inning mercy-rule game, Crosby — a junior who has been starting for three seasons — allowed just one hit (a bunt single) with nine strikeouts and one walk.

Results from Vermont’s New England Qualifier

Essex High School hosted the Essex Invitational on Saturday, May 26th, which is the New England Qualifier. Local Co-Ed varsity track and field programs were in action: Windsor, Bellows Falls, Green Mountain and Springfield.

Photo: Springfield's Cadence Wheeler launching into his first phase of the triple jump.

Workshop will focus on improving public speaking skills

The Rev. M'ellen Kennedy will hold a workshop on speaking in public, for large or small groups. The small group workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9 at the Springfield Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 Fairground Road, Springfield.

Springfield Elks hold annual Drug Awareness poster contest.

Springfield Elks Lodge 1560 recently held their annual Drug Awareness poster contest with the theme being, “Hero’s”. All third, fourth and fifth grade students at Union Street School participated.

Vt. Foodbank brings fresh produce to residents

VeggieVanGo is a program operated by the Vermont Foodbank that distributes, at no cost, healthy fresh produce to hungry people across our region. Delivery sites include Springfield Hospital.

Legislature recognizes HCRS’ 50th anniversary

HCRS was recognized by the Vermont House of Representatives for our 50th anniversary celebrated in 2017. In a concurrent resolution signed by the Senate and House of Representatives on May 3, HCRS was recognized for many highlights of their history.

Video: The Dance Factory - Springfield, Vermont

Stay Swing by Swingrowers, performed at The Dance Factory 2018 Spring Recital on May the twelfth. Choreography by Gretchen Abendschein.

Farmers’ Market set to open for the season

The nonprofit Springfield Farmers’ Market will be opening for their ninth season from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 2 on Lower Clinton St. (Route 11) near the trailhead of the Toonerville Walk / Bike Path. There is plenty of room for parking at this location.

Springfield on the Move helps brighten downtown

Springfield On the Move members mulched the Springfield Cinemas 3 courtyard recently on Green-up Day. Following that, a crew added to the perennials and planted the boxes with colorful annuals. More will follow, organizers said.

Springfield Garden Club prepares for annual beautification

A flower sorting crew from the Springfield Garden Club organizes flowers for members to plant the next day.

Garden Club to host gardening expert Charlie Nardozzi

Please mark your calendar and join the Springfield Garden Club on Wednesday evening, June 6, as they host gardening expert, Charlie Nardozzi. His topic is “Gardening in New England” with a focus on perennials, shrubs, vines and trees.
Video: Charlie Nardozzi talks about his speaking engagements on gardening.

Springfield Senior Center news

On Wednesday, May 30, come to the Springfield Senior Center at 1 p.m. for our 2018 Senior of the Year event. Here, you will find out whom you voted to be our 2018 Senior of the Year. Light refreshments will be provided and many congratulations given.

Springfield school district withdraws Carlock offer

The Springfield School Board has begun a new search for an assistant principal again after the offer to Madeline Carlock was withdrawn this week after the board learned she had been arrested last October.

'Yoga at Every Stage of Life' with Aimee Parnell

Come check out how yoga and meditation can improve your health and well being. Free, May 27. We’ll demonstrate sequences that soothe ailments like low back pain, headaches, indigestion, menstrual cramps, hot flashes, and arthritis.

SHS Alumni Association hosts 15th annual golf tournament

The Springfield High School Alumni Association will host their 15th annual Golf Tournament at Crown Point Country Club Friday, June 15.

Vermont Community Loan Fund Receives New investor

The Vermont Community Loan Fund has received a $2 million investment from Bank of American Merrill Lynch.

Bellows Falls defends home-diamond on Senior Day

The visiting Springfield Cosmos fell behind early and couldn’t recover, as Bellows Falls picked up a 14-4 win on Wednesday night in only five innings of work.

Springfield softball earns road win at Bellows Falls

Bellows Falls softball hosted Springfield on Wednesday evening, and even with the Terriers playing lights-out defense in the first two innings, the Cosmos offense proved to be too powerful. Springfield plated 14 runs over the final five innings to beat Bellows Falls on the road, 14-0.

Springfield student receives Congressman Welch’s Choice Award

Eva Harris of North Springfield was one of the Congressman Peter Welch's Choice Award winners in that category for “Pesticide,” created with ink and Prismacolor marker. 

Meet Keith Stern

Meet Keith Stern, Republican candidate for governor, from North Springfield. His only scheduled campaign appearance in this area for the next two months. After tonight, he's busy campaigning in other parts of Vermont.

Turn Off Texting in Springfield

Here’s a photo of Youth Safety Council Presenter Paul Burroughs (red jack, in front) with Springfield High School students and the Turn Off Texting mobile driving simulator. Young Southern Vermont drivers are learning how important it is to stay focused behind the wheel!

Video: Some dairy farms fold. Some keep going.

Farmers Clark Hinsdale III in Charlotte and Heidi and Mike Dolloff in Springfield see the future of dairy in VT differently.

VAULT Open Studio Weekend

Gallery at the VAULT is pleased to feature Springfield native, Deb Craigue at this year’s Open Studio Weekend May 26 and 27. Craigue is a self-taught artist who has been inspired by the nature around her since childhood, enjoyed then and now on horseback rides in the area. She paints using a magnifying glass and invites the viewer to examine the detail of her work.

Video: End the UFO/ET Disclosure nonsense

Cosmos softball wins on Senior Night, 9-5 over Lady Jacks

An old-school CVL matchup feel was evident for Monday’s game, which was a perfect night for five Springfield seniors with a come-from-behind, claw-it-out a win over Windsor, 9-5. Springfield recognized their 5 seniors before the game: Madee Stagner, Hailey Rabtoy, Laura Wentworth, Gillian Guy and Lizzy Chambers.

Yellow Jackets Baseball takes care of Springfield in five innings

Only leading 3-0 after two innings, Windsor exploded for seven runs in the third, six in the fourth, and seven more in the fifth for a commanding road-win over Springfield on Monday, 23-1.
Photo: Springfield's Adam Stokarski scoring the Cosmos' lone-run.

RVTC students earn Aaron Douglas Outstanding Dependability Award

The River Valley Technical Center (RVTC) awarded the Aaron Douglas Outstanding Dependability award to students at a gathering on Friday, May 18.

Business Spotlight: Black Rock Steakhouse

Black Rock Steakhouse, located at 284 River St. in Springfield, is a traditional steakhouse with a sizzling twist. Their lunch and dinner menus feature many classic dishes that you can cook right at your table.

Springfield Unified Basketball team closes season at the semi finals

The Springfield Unified basketball team ended their season Saturday night in an upset against Mill River 40-30 in a semi final game to bring their overall record to 7-3.          

 Photo by Sue Dana

Criminal case pending for new assistant principal

A newly hired assistant principal in the Springfield School District was arrested last fall for simple assault and criminal mischief, according to court records.

Cosmos turn tables on Mill River

The Cosmos, who lost to Mill River 22-4 a week ago, held on for a nail-biting 5-4 win over the Minutemen in a Division II game at Birsky-Wyman Field Friday.

Springfield woman facing up to life in prison after being charged with multiple sales of fentanyl

Less than a month after her mother was arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl, a 30-year-old Springfield woman has pleaded innocent to three felony counts alleging that she too sold the drug from the family's apartment on Wall Street to informants earlier this year.

River Valley Technical Center offers Tech Camp

Intro to Video Production and Film Making is just one of the exciting offerings that will be available or campers this year at River Valley Technical Center's Tech Camp. Other programs include Let's Get Cooking where they learn basic cooking skills.

Video: Chamber's May Mixer held in new restaurant

The Springfield Regional Chamber Commerce held their monthly gathering for members today, hosted by Gallery at the VAULT and the new restaurant next door. The Copper Fox begins serving the public this Friday, May 18. (Music by the Stringfield Springers)

Springfield May Festival will include food, crafts, music

The eighth annual 2018 May Festival will feature a plant sale, food, crafts, flea market, art show and entertainment, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Church.   Photo by Diane Kemble

Chamber thanks community for successful Green Up Day

The weather cooperated beautifully for this year’s Green Up Day, and the 48th annual event was a great success! The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce was joined Saturday, May 5 by more than 100 community members helping to Green Up Springfield and the surrounding areas.

Green Up Day synergy in Springfield

Bright sunshine, blue skies, and comfortable temperatures put spring in the steps of the many volunteers digging, planting, spreading mulch, and picking up trash at the People’s United Bank parking lot Saturday morning, May 5.

Cosmos softball rolls past visiting Hartford, 17-7

Springfield softball opened up with four runs in the first innings, five more in the second, and four more in the third for an early 13-4 lead, and would use this advantage to coast through the rest of the game, beating the Hartford Hurricanes 17-7 on Wednesday night.

$3,000 a month, that ain't hay! (oh yes it is)

VINE Sanctuary in Springfield cares for over 600 rescued farm animals, spending at least $3K a month on hay. Today they are participating in the statewide Vermont Gives Day online fundraiser. Every dollar donated will buy 10 pounds of hay.

Delta Dental Plan of VT awards $120,000

The Delta Dental Plan of Vermont Board of Trustees approved a two-year grant of $120,000 to the Vermont Head Start / Early Head Start programs to support the Vermont Head Start Association Tooth Tutor program.

Brigham out, Saypack in to head athletics in Springfield

The Springfield High School Cosmos have a new interim athletic director in the midst of spring sports season.

Student Art Festival

The Springfield High School Arts Department invites families and neighbors to enjoy the artistic work of our students this year, on display for the eyes and ears during the annual Arts Festival on Thursday, May 24 at the high school.

Stern to seek GOP nomination for governor

Keith Stern, 62, of North Springfield, has been planning to run for governor since last summer. Stern said the state is “broken.” “Something has to be done about it," he said. "I didn’t hear anybody else with tangible ideas so I said, ‘let me do it."

Local results from North and South CVC Track Meets

Springfield’s Cadence Wheeler splashes down 40’ 5.5” from his initial takeoff to win the 2018 Connecticut Valley Conference Championship in Triple Jump on May 8th.

Betrayed: Can gun-rights activists 'Take Back Vermont'?

Since Governor Scott dropped his long-held opposition to new gun laws in February and called for an array of firearm regulations, he has faced a revolt from some of his most fervent supporters.

HCRS trains law enforcement and crisis workers

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services, southeastern Vermont’s non-profit community mental-health agency, held a Team Two Training session April 27 at the Hartford Police Department for 25 first responders.

Video: 'It's the Trump Economy, Stupid'

 

Youth Solidarity Rally Parades Into Newport

North Country Union High School in Newport hosted an event this past weekend that saw some 170 teens from around the state march from the school to downtown Newport’s Pomerleau Park for a gathering at the gazebo to voice their concerns. "Every Kid Deserves a Loving Supportive Family" says a sign carried by Brendan Olmstead of Springfield.

Business Spotlight: Log Cabin Quilting

Try and spot Log Cabin Quilting on quiet Dell Road in Springfield, and its pretty impossible. The handsome gray cape does have a separate side entrance for this small business but no real signage to point the way.

Springfield reviews ordinance for “nuisance” properties near schools

The Springfield Select Board will hold a public hearing Tuesday, May 29 on proposed amendments to the town’s ordinance regarding neglected properties located near schools or child care facilities.

UU Coffeehouse presents Tom Ghent

Again this May, Tom Ghent will perform at the UU Coffeehouse Saturday, May 19. Ghent’s songs have been recorded by Kris Kristofferson, Gene Watson, Bobby Bare, Mama Cass, Bobby Goldsboro, Michael Settle, Rita Coolidge, Charlie Louvin, and dozens of others.

Green Mountain softball leaves Springfield with win

Green Mountain’s softball team was able to grab a road victory over the Cosmos on Saturday night, winning 9-2 behind a strong offensive start and a complete-game from pitcher Erika Knockenhauer.

Chiefs baseball picks up win over Springfield

Green Mountain used a five-run first inning and productive pitching from freshman Rex Hill and eighth grader Dylan McCarthy to cruise to victory over the Cosmos on Saturday evening, winning 12-2 in six innings.

Annual Eileen Austin Neal Spirit of Nursing Award

At its annual breakfast celebrating National Nurses’ Week, Springfield Medical Care Systems recently awarded Marcia Manner, RN, CDE, the 2018 Eileen Austin Neal Spirit of Nursing Award.

Springfield Town Library May challenge book group

Join us at the Springfield Town Library Thursday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. for the next meeting of the Library Challenge Book Group. Our challenge this month is to read a book that takes place in another country or one that you own but have never read.

lnmate receives extra month in Springfield jail for trying to bring in heroin packets

An inmate who smuggled a “bundle” consisting of ten bags of heroin into the Springfield jail back in March has been sentenced to an extra month behind bars as a result of the incident.

'Charlie Brown' opens 98th season of Springfield Players

Join Charlie and his friends, the “Peanuts,” on another comedic adventure here at The Springfield Community Players as we present, “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown [Revised]”.

Springfield native opens farm-to-table restaurant on Main St.

Chef Nick Matush has come full circle. He is preparing to open his new restaurant, the Copper Fox, at 56 Main Street in Springfield at the place where he started his career in the culinary arts.

“Starting Your Own Business” workshop in Springfield

The Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC) would like to announce an upcoming workshop for those thinking about starting their own business. This workshop, titled ‘Starting Your Own Business,’ is aimed at helping future entrepreneurs turn their passions into a full-fledged business venture. The workshop will be held Thursday, May 24 at Springfield Regional Development Corporation office on Clinton Street in Springfield from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Springfield Hospital honors Dr. Delores Barbeau

On May 4, at its 62nd Apple Blossom Cotillion and before almost 1,000 attendees, Springfield Hospital presented the George F. Leland Community Health Award to Delores Barbeau, MD, MPH.

HCRS hires new staff members

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s nonprofit community mental-health agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of 11 new professionals whose talents will augment HCRS’ services in the Hartford, Brattleboro and Springfield regions.

Springfield area students lend a hand in Bellows Falls

Students from the River Valley Technical Center in Springfield have been lending a helping hand with Bellows Falls town beautification.

Chamber thanks community for successful Green Up Day

The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce was joined May 5 by more than 100 community members helping to Green Up Springfield and surrounding areas.

11-year-old girl goes missing, then turns up

An 11-year-old student who went missing after a class field trip Thursday afternoon was found about four hours later that evening, authorities said.

New assistant principal will split time between schools

After being offered an interim principal position in Cavendish and then declining, Madeline Carlock has settled with the Springfield School District.

Tech Camp offers summer activities for students

Students entering grades 7-9 who love to make, create, cook, design, and explore may want to attend Tech Camp at the River Valley Technical Center, which will offer excellent summer activities.