Bake Sale & Raffle for Zach

Today outside Shaw's supermarket from 10 to 2. Zach, a local 17 year old, was badly burned earlier this month at his home in Springfield. He will have to remain in a Boston hospital for at least 6 months.

Dream of a manse on a Vt. hilltop runs into tradition, suspicion

For more than 150 years, the people who once farmed the picturesque land where J. Michel Guite at one time hoped to put his elegant new house lay buried in a little-visited cemetery on a hilltop.

Springfield man admits to grand larceny

A Springfield man pleaded guilty this week to breaking into his father's locked bedroom and stealing $1,200 from a safe.

New York taxi’s retirement: A quiet life on country roads in Vermont

The yellow sedan parked in front of a convenience store here in the Green Mountains caught the eye of Lucille Stanley — the N.Y.C. TAXI markings on the vehicle’s flank could not be missed.

SRDC holds annual meeting

Al Gobeille, Chair of the Green Mountain Care Board, was the featured speaker at Springfield Regional Development Corporation's annual meeting November 18th.

Man on probation charged with trafficking

A judge told a Weathersfield man his performance on probation was “pretty much as bad as it gets” and jailed him without bail for allegedly trafficking in heroin and bath salts.

New charges pressed for Springfield couple

New charges have been filed against a Springfield couple who were already implicated in serious drug charges earlier this year.

HCRS announces new staff members

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) recently welcomed nine new employees.

Town thanks Forguites for long service

Springfield officially gave thanks this week to retired Town Manager Robert “Bob” Forguites for his many years of service.

First snowstorm of the season

Snow began falling onto the Springfield Shopping Plaza at 11:30 this morning, transforming it into a winter scene by noon. 6 to 12 inches are expected to accumulate before it all ends before dawn.

McNaughton wants $100,000 to beef up town effort

Selectman George McNaughton wants to put some muscle behind the town’s effort to clean up — or eliminate — dilapidated buildings in town.

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Personalized Learning Plans help Springfield students set, track goals

Springfield High School and Riverside Middle School will begin the process of creating Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs) for students early in 2015.

Jordan Phelps named 2014 DAR Good Citizens Award nominee

Each year, the Springfield High School Counseling Department nominates one graduating student for the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Good Citizens Award.

State won't appeal Corrections lawsuit

The state will not appeal a court decision that deemed it unconstitutional to send male, but not female, inmates out of state, state officials say.

Seventh Empty Bowl Dinner a success

On Wednesday, November 19, community members gathered in the Springfield High School cafeteria for the seventh annual Empty Bowl Dinner.

Springfield Garden Club hosts Festival of Trees

One event in Springfield that helps to kick off this time of year is the Springfield Garden Club’s Festival of Trees. This year’s event was held at the Great Hall in the former Fellows Gear Shaper Building.

Springfield sportsman died after his best hunt

Fred Koledo loved his hometown of Springfield, golf and deer hunting. He died Monday after he shot a trophy buck.

Photo by Matt Burlew

Festival of Trees opens holiday season

The Festival of Trees, the Springfield Garden Club's fundraising holiday gala, will be held this Friday, November 21.

Teenage burn victim faces slow road to recovery

Zachary Stone-Humphrey was badly burned over his upper body and face this past Sunday and will be hospitalized in Boston for many months.

7th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner

On Wednesday, November 19th, the Springfield school’s 7th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner will be hosted by the Springfield High School Arts Academy and River Valley Technical Center Culinary Program.

Town writes off bad loans

Springfield Select Board has forgiven about $155,000 in bad loans.

Friends, family rally for Springfield family

Amanda and John Ellis with their son Presley and newborn daughter Vayda Earthquake Ellis, who was born Oct. 29 with a congenital heart defect.

After relocating cemetery, VTel CEO gets permit for Hartland plot

The Vermont Telephone Co. CEO who moved an ancient cemetery in Hartland to clear the way for a new home has received a wastewater permit for the site, but not necessarily the blessings of the many in town who have opposed his plans.

Yennerell takes Springfield manager oath

Thomas L. Yennerell took the oath of office to be Springfield's new town manager Monday morning.

North Springfield informational gathering

Despite cold rainy weather, 15 concerned North Springfield residents turned out Monday night to hear Will Hunter and grill him with questions for over an hour regarding the two sober houses he recently set up in the neighborhood.

Union Street students practice mindfulness

Students in Ms. Harty's third grade class at Union Street School in Springfield took time out recently to stop and smell the roses.

Senior Center's Christmas Bazaar this Saturday

Handmade jewelry, sweaters, ceramics, artwork plus luncheon table and food sale table.

Early-morning fire in Springfield

A Randall Hill resident was awakened early Sunday morning by the sound of crackling flames and managed to escape safely from a small but fierce blaze that had firefighters from seven Vermont and New Hampshire towns responding at 3 a.m.

Springfield teenager airlifted for burn injuries

A Springfield teenager suffered severe burns Sunday morning when he accidentally set off an explosion by using a lighter too close to a gasoline can, authorities said.

Stolen artwork recovered

This $2,600.00 piece of art that was swiped off the wall of the exhibit Fibrations at the Great Hall in Springfield was recovered in Newport NH.

Missing cul-de-sac at heart of dispute

A cul-de-sac built more than 35 years ago is at the center of a neighborhood dispute that has landed in the lap of the Springfield Select Board.

Forguites era wraps in Springfield

By his own count, Robert Forguites has attended more than 450 Springfield Select Board meetings during his time as town manager.

Man admits thefts in two counties, avoids jail

A Springfield man pleaded guilty to seven charges related to three incidents in three counties, including a copper theft that caused thousands of dollars in damage at a Londonderry home.

Springfield High School honor roll

First SHS honor students list of the 2014-2015 school year.

Open fishing on the Black River

A change in state regulations that is sure to be welcomed by all the die-hard anglers out there.

Springfield restricts shooting range

The Springfield Police Department’s shooting range on Brockway Mills Road will be only for the local police from now on.

New fracas jails man on probation

A Springfield man who is on probation for a recent domestic violence conviction has been ordered held without bail, after he allegedly shoved his way into a woman’s apartment in Cavendish at midnight.

Electricians and electrical helpers needed

Seeking VT licensed electricians and electrical helpers for a large scale solar project in Springfield.

Springfield election final tally

Close to one third of the voters registered in Springfield voted in the midterm election.

Remember someone special with Hearts of Hope

Join the "Hearts of Hope 2014" project and remember a loved one, a friend, a co-worker or someone battling cancer now in a very special way with a personalized, handmade ornament.

Lions Club brings Spot Vision Screening to Springfield

The Springfield Lions Club, through the generosity of Lion Stan Patch, has a new Spot Vision Screening Device and has set to work screening children in Springfield.

Solar intersection

At the junction of routes 10 & 106, in what was once the lawn and horse pasture of Abby Lynn Motel, Springfield's most visible solar array installation is nearly complete.

Coalition wants to bring Vermont prisoners home

In the seven years since Sha'an Mouliert's son was sent to a privately run prison a thousand miles away, the Vermont woman hasn't laid eyes on him.

Fabric and thread break new artistic traditions at Great Hall exhibit

A new art show at The Great Hall focuses on New England fiber artists.

Teen sentenced for role in shooting

A Springfield teenager has been sentenced for his role in the shooting of a drug dealer.

The Great American Trailer Park Musical

Live comedy performed by the Springfield Community Players. November 7, 8, 14 & 15. Matinee November 9.

Apple Blossom children's applications due Dec. 8

Elementary school children in grades kindergarten through 4th are invited to participate in the 59th annual Apple Blossom Cotillion in Springfield.

Looking for the next Apple Blossom Queen

High school senior girls are invited to participate in the 59th annual Apple Blossom Cotillion. Applications must be received by December 8.

Emmons wins again, Forguites to Statehouse

Democrat Alice Emmons of Springfield will again represent the Windsor 3-2 district in the Vermont House after she cruised to re-election Tuesday along with first-time candidate Robert “Bob” Forguites.

Emmons, Forguites easily outdistance Jokinen

Springfield residents re-elected Rep. Alice Emmons and tapped Springfield Town Manager Robert Forguites to be their other representative.

Local election day vote results

Update: Now includes Justice of the Peace results.

Springfield Animal Hospital hosts Halloween festivities

When most people think of Halloween they think of trick-or-treating, candy and people dressing up in costume. Recently, however, Halloween has become a holiday for dressing up one’s pet.

North Springfield solar array project underway

Perhaps the most visible solar array in Springfield is being installed at the corner of Route 10 and Route 106 in North Springfield.

Election Day 2014 Photos

Noontime on candidates' row.  So far,  there appears to be a good turnout of voters  at the polls.

Sample ballots

Election Day this Tuesday, November 4th. Polls open at Riverside Middle School at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.

Scott to Scott

Republican candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor Scott Milne and Phil Scott enjoy an election eve  campaign stop in Springfield this morning.

Charges dropped in cruiser damage case

Criminal charges have been dropped against a Springfield man who allegedly poured several gallons of gasoline into the air vent of a police cruiser in August.