All-4-One kids wield light sabers

Connecting with the community, River Valley Technical Center’s Kelly Broker-Campbell lit up the All-4-One Tinkering Club when the youth visited the Technical Center on Thursday.

Silent auction benefits RVTC student trip

DECA students enrolled in the Business & Financial Services program at River Valley Technical Center are getting ready for the 14th Annual DECA Silent Auction that will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 12.

Springfield Senior Center news

Yoga, foot clinic, Nickle Bingo, Knit Wits, shuffleboard, plans for Ogunquit Playhouse trip to see "Oklahoma!", "The Bobby Rydell Show, Live in Concert".

Alice in Wonderland exhibit at Springfield Library

Local artist Bob MacRae’s Alice in Wonderland exhibit runs through March into April. Mixed media, a photograph of Alice Liddell, a coat of arms and a bronze engraving are some of the ways artists have interpreted their love of Lewis Carroll’s Alice.

Easter Egg Hunt at Riverside Park in Springfield

The Association of Springfield Area Churches is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverside Park next to Riverside Middle School in Springfield, with the Easter Egg Hunt taking place at Noon.

Breach of bail results in nine-month sentence

Jesse Laflam, 45, of Springfield, Vt. was sentenced in Sullivan Superior Court in Newport, N.H. to serve a nine-month term of incarceration at the Sullivan County House of Corrections for violating the terms and conditions of his bail.

Partners sponsor drug drop-box

The Springfield Pharmacy and Turning Point Recovery Center and Springfield Prevention Coalition are working together to collect unused prescription drugs.

Gabriel Trivino sworn in as new member of Catamount Composite Squadron

Gabriel Trivino, son of Aerospace Education Officer and Pilot, 2Lt. Jorge Trivino was sworn in as a new member of the Catamount Composite Squadron on March 4. 2018 by Lt. Noll (Deputy Commander for Cadets).

LEGO engineers and their 2018 creations

Victoria Turco
Springfield

Thanks to NewsBank, its Chester Conference Center on Saturday, March 17 was once again filled with young engineers who created some fabulous entries in the seventh annual LEGO Contest, sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Thirty exhibitors in grades Pre-K through Seventh came from 11 towns in Vermont and two in New Hampshire.

VHCB awards $2.9 million for Vermont conservation projects

At a meeting on March 15, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board awarded money for projects in several communities including Springfield.

25th Annual Family Festival

Save the date: The Springfield Area Parent Child Center is hosting its 25th Annual Family Festival from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday April 28 at Riverside Middle School, chock full of family fun and information for our community.

Spring Farmer's Market announced

The Springfield Farmer’s Market will be holding two spring markets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays April 7 and May 5, at The United Methodist Church, 10 Valley St. in Springfield, Vermont.

Springfield May Festival - call to vendors

Mark your calendars for May 19th , the 8th annual May Festival at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Fairground Road in Springfield. The festival will include our popular plant sale.

Eagle Times articles now behind paywall

Without any advance announcement on their website, the Eagle Times is now making their online news stories only available to paid subscribers. And the same goes for articles in their free advertising paper 'The Message For The Week'!

Vermont House approves new gun restrictions

The Vermont House gave final approval to a package of gun ownership restrictions Tuesday night while opponents clad in orange hunting vests packed the State House.

SHS Coffeehouse shines spotlight on fine arts

Student instrumentalists, singers, actors, painters, linguists, and other artists showcased their talents in a coffeehouse-style evening of entertainment at Springfield High School on March 22.

Message from Montpelier

Report from Rep. Tom Bock, state representative from the Windsor 3-1 District, which includes Chester, Andover, Baltimore and North Springfield. Focus is on the two prevailing issues this month – gun violence and education finance reform.

Mental health counselor accused of sexually abusing teen patient

A Springfield mental health counselor has been accused of sexually assaulting a teenage patient.

Scott backs gun reform efforts

Gov. Phil Scott reiterated his support for stricter gun control laws at the Annual Governor’s Luncheon in Springfield on Monday.

Springfield wrestlers make local waves

Earlier this month, Springfield hosted their annual back-to-back wrestling tournaments and saw record numbers. The Schweitzer Memorial K-8 tournament welcomed ​over 260 youth wrestlers from all over the tri-state area; special guest Bob Backlund of WWE fame made a surprise appearance and wowed the entire crowd.

Counselor cited into court on charge he sexually assaulted juvenile patient

A counselor who has offices in White River Junction and Springfield, has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a juvenile patient.

OLLI Mozart program rescheduled for April 3

The OLLI Mozart program that was cancelled on March 13 due to a storm has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant St. in Springfield, Vt.

The Governor in town - safety first

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott addresses the crowd Monday at the annual Governor’s Luncheon at the Hartness House Inn in Springfield. Scott outlined far-reaching plans that touched on school safety, employment, taxes and development.

Springfielders explore wellness, inside and out during Wellness Week

More than 30 presentations available during Springfield’s first Wellness Week. In addition to traditional topics such as diet and exercise, workshops and lectures covered a spectrum of wellness issues including health benefits of volunteering, financial health, community dialogue with high schoolers, emergency planning, and spiritual health.

Landmark gun law moves ahead in marathon House session

A bill that makes sweeping changes to the state’s gun laws, including expanding federal background checks to the private sale of firearms, has gained preliminary approval in the House after a debate that started in the morning and stretched into the evening.

Police identify man found dead in culvert

Neale Gilson, 69, died overnight Tuesday. Police found him dead in a culvert at Springfield Hospital Wednesday around 9 a.m after the Country Village Community Care Home, where he lived, reported him missing around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

‘A Conversation with Archer Mayor’

Join the Friends of the Springfield Town Library at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at the First Congregational Church, 77 Main St., in Springfield, Vermont, for “A Conversation with Archer Mayor,” author of the New York Times bestselling, Vermont-based mystery series featuring detective Joe Gunther.

Sample News Group purchases Rutland Herald

Vermont’s Rutland Herald and Times Argus newspapers are being sold to Sample News Group, a newspaper company that owns the Eagle Times of Claremont and The Message for the Week in Chester, Vermont.

Deadline nears for participation in Weatherize Upper Valley

The deadline is March 31 for residents in Springfield and 10 other towns to sign up to participate in Weatherize Upper Valley. The Vital Communities program encourages homeowners to invest in energy efficiency projects by offering free or discounted home energy assessments and chances to win cash prizes.

Immediate Head Start openings in Springfield

SEVCA’s Head Start program in Windsor County offers a no-cost, high-quality early education program to income-eligible families with children ages 3 to 5. An extra classroom is open now in Springfield, with spaces available for 15 children to attend from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

State moves to ease vehicle inspection rules after complaints

Vermont is moving to relax motor vehicle inspection standards a year after the rollout of an electronic database system that many believe unfairly burdens drivers, especially lower-income residents with older cars.

Study cited by Trump polled just 20 drug users

Lawrence, Massachusetts' status as the source of New Hampshire’s drug addiction scourge isn’t quite as clear-cut as President Donald Trump portrayed it to be in his national speech in Manchester on Monday. There is Springfield, Vermont also.

Student survey answers provide shocking results

The state’s biennial youth survey revealed startling results for Springfield High School students — especially the school’s female students.

Kick Butts Day aims to get Vermonters to quit

Eighteen Vermont schools joined high schools around the country in honoring National Kick Butts Day on Wednesday.

Connecticut man leads VSP on high-speed chase

A Connecticut man was arrested Monday night after fleeing an Interstate 91 traffic stop, resulting in a high-speed pursuit that ended in Springfield, Vermont.

State Police encounter pregnant woman injecting heroin at Springfield Park & Ride

Vermont State Police say a woman, who is several months pregnant, was found to be injecting heroin at the Springfield Park and Ride Monday night.

Next OLLI program is Cheshire Railroad, Mozart program rescheduled

Alan Rumrill will present the next OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program on Tuesday, March 27. “The Construction and History of the Cheshire Railroad” will be presented at 2 p.m.

Enjoy the healing power of Irish music with the Shrewd Berries

The Shrewd Berries are performing at the Springfield Town Library on Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. The evening is free and open to the public. Families and dancing are encouraged!

Springfield Town Library news

Mark your calendars for National Library Week, April 8 to April 14. We’ll have coffee and local baked goods, food donations for fines and a local celebration like our counterparts in Vermont.

New York to be first state to require mental health education in schools

In July, New York will become the first state in the U.S. to require all schools to incorporate mental health education into their curriculum.

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Video: Prince Ea with the one minute a day way to better mental health

Imagine if every public school taught classes on mindfulness, and how to deal with rejection, depression, anxiety and loneliness. And imagine if these classes were mandatory like Science or Social Studies.

Springfield’s first Wellness Week event line-up

The is the first annual Springfield Wellness Week! Monday, March 19 through Sunday, March 25, the Springfield community is hosting a series of health and wellness related activities, free and open to the public!

Corned beef, cabbage, and camaraderie at RVTC Cafe St. Patrick’s feast

A roomful of enthusiastic diners, many decked in St. Patrick’s Day green, enjoyed a feast of traditional Irish foods at the RVTC Cafe on March 15.

Fugitive runs from Springfield Police straight into the Black River

A fugitive jumped into the frigid waters of the Black River on Thursday to escape police and then "immediately" requested their help in order to get back out.

Vernal Equinox Vegan Potluck

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and the return of spring, VINE Sanctuary invites the public to celebrate all things green at our quarterly vegan potluck from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Sunday, March 18, at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Fairground Road.

Community Dialogue Night with Springfield High School students

You are invited to a Community Dialogue Night hosted by students from Springfield High School at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at the Nolin-Murray Center.

Gallery at the VAULT announces free newsletter

Gallery at the VAULT, 68 Main St., in Springfield, Vermont, is pleased to announce the introduction of an addition to its outreach to the greater community.

Annual Governor’s Luncheon

Governor Phil Scott will visit Springfield on Monday, March 26 to speak, answer questions, and enjoy lunch in our community. Brought to you by the Rotary Club of Springfield in collaboration with the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Keith Stern for Governor fundraising raffle

$10 gets you a chance to win a S&W M&P 15 Sport II firearm. Drawing to be held March 17. Only 1000 tickets being offered.

Springfield Elks honor longest and oldest members

The Springfield Elks Lodge 1560 recently had their annual “Membership Recognition Night.” Before Elk of the Year and Officer of the Year were awarded, they honored two gentlemen who have been members for over 70 years.

HCRS police liaison to assist Vermont State Police

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s community mental-health agency, has announced that it’s partnering with the Vermont State Police in order to further assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

Trump uses pardon power to free Vermonter

On Friday, President Donald Trump pardoned a Navy sailor from Vermont who had taken snapshot images of classified areas inside a submarine, serving a year in federal prison for it.

SHS Arts to hold free Coffeehouse and Theater event

Video: SHS Madrigal Singers & Ensemble perform "Somebody to Love"
The Springfield High School Arts Department invites students, parents, family and community members to the third annual Winter “Coffeehouse” and theater event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at the high school.

Opinion: A true look at the gun debate

With the current Gun Debate and the laws in front of the Vermont Legislature and soon to be the Federal Legislature, I feel there are important parts of the conversation missing... I put together this well researched, cited article to address many of the things I want to say. It is time to have a real conversation that both sides want to ignore!

HCRS welcomes new staff members

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

Cosmo girls’ team plays tough in defeat

Playing in her final high school game, Madee Stagner led the Cosmos in scoring versus Randolph with 12, and Gabby Wardwell added 9.

‘COVERing’ repairs for those in need

The nonprofit group COVER Home Repair Inc. provides urgently needed home repairs and improvements for people with low-income, the elderly or disabled. But when you ask the organization’s staff and volunteers, they say their main work is mending communities.

Police seek clues in Castleton cold case

Thursday, on the 20th anniversary of the killing of Springfield native Michael Dubaniewicz, the Vermont State Police Major Crime Unit issued a release seeking information on the unsolved homicide.

Mud Season getaway with Edgar May

On Saturday, March 17, the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center is sending a bus to Burlington’s ECHO Leahy Science Center on the Lake Champlain waterfront. There are 50 seats available on this all-inclusive trip in the comfort of a premier coach.