Undermanned Minutemen breeze past Cosmos

The Mill River Minutemen were a dominating 5-0 winner in a Division II girls soccer game on a sunny Saturday.

What is PTAC, and how is it helping all these Vt. businesses?

PTAC was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the government marketplace. Vermont offices are in Springfield, Newport, Burlington and Rutland with the main office in Montpelier.

Springfield Warming Shelter enter 6th year of operation

The Springfield Warming Shelter is fast approaching our sixth season of operation.

First Friday Film: “Beyond Our Differences”

With all of the problems facing the world today — war, poverty, weapons, environmental degradation, starvation, overpopulation and severe desperation among millions — people are longing for meaning.

These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Vermont

FBI crime data identifies the most dangerous places in Vermont.

Springfield woman waives extradition to New Hampshire to face heroin and bail jumping charges

A Springfield woman has waived extradition to New Hampshire and will be arraigned there early next month on charges of heroin possession and bail jumping.

Business Spotlight: Vermont Soapstone

Glenn Bowman has been the owner of Vermont Soapstone for 32 years, a company that managed to stay in business since 1856.

Art and healing at Springfield’s Great Hall

From the rustle of conversation to the colorful tables of hors d’oeuvres, the Great Hall at 100 River Street was the perfect backdrop for the “Healing: The Transformative Imagery of Art” exhibit opening Thursday night.

Cosmos field hockey picks up first win

The Springfield sophomores - oops, Cosmos - got a peek at one possible future on Thursday along with a welcome nugget to feed a hungry present with a 6-1 victory over Fair Haven in a Marble Valley League field hockey match.

Windsor girls take down Cosmos, 2-1

Windsor made the most of a couple of kicks – one direct and one on a penalty – then had to hold on to gain a 2-1 win over Springfield in a Marble Valley League girls soccer game Wednesday at gloomy MacLeay-Royce Field.

Wall Street Journal: What Ever Happened to Howard Johnson’s?

Vermont’s last Howard Johnson's restaurant in Springfield, Vt., May 13, 2005.

HCRS hosts cookie-themed 5K run/walk

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s community mental-health agency, hosted its 2nd Annual 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, Sept. 8. This family-friendly event had a cookie theme, complete with home-baked cookies for all participants and photo ops with the Cookie Monster.

Community Asylum Seekers Project

Steve Crofter and his partner, Laurel Green, host an asylum seeking family at their farm. Who are asylum seekers and what happens once they arrive in the United States? Join us at the Springfield Town Library on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m., to learn about the local organization, Community Asylum Seekers Project (CASP).

Their high school yearbooks: Kavanaugh and Ford

Her yearbooks were scrubbed from the internet prior to her charges against Kavanaugh becoming public. His seems rather wild too.

Bringing back the nighthawk

91% decline in population. What can we do to bring the common nighthawks back to the Connecticut River Valley as breeding birds? Come and hear NH Audubon’s Becky Suomala on Oct. 26 to find out. The presentation is at the Unitarian Universalist church in Springfield, Vermont at 7 p.m.

Ron Patch: Bringing up the rear

In the past I have written a couple stories about the Connecticut River Log Drives. Recently, I discovered the photo you see with this article. This photo has a note that it was taken between Windsor and Springfield, probably about 1907.

Bellows Falls/Springfield football, chapter 103

Bellows Falls was the heavy favorite heading into the 103rd regular season football meeting of Bellows Falls versus Springfield. Although most parties won’t buy such logic, there is always a chance Springfield will win.

Les and Louise Roberts take Curb Appeal honors

“Do you have the guts to take on a fixer-upper?” asks a popular home improvement TV series. With that as their mantra, Les and Louise Roberts rolled up their sleeves, renovated every square inch of their “fixer-upper” inside and out, and won the 2018 Curb Appeal Challenge.

Financial Aid Forms Workshop: Springfield High School

Area students interested in higher education are invited to join representatives of the non-profit Vermont Student Assistance Corp. on October 10th from 6 to 8 pm at the Springfield High School library for a free Financial Aid Forms workshop.

Out of Darkness Walk well attended in Springfield

This past Saturday, Sept. 22, between 80 and 100 walkers, many walking alone or with teams in memory of a specific person, turned out on a beautiful first day of fall to participate in the fourth annual Out of Darkness Walk against suicide on the Toonerville Trail in Springfield.

Town of Springfield to save up to $100K

Springfield Town Manager Tom Yennerrell had some good news for the board of selectmen at its regular meeting on Monday evening: improvements in safety could cut the worker’s compensation premium by as much as $100,000.

Quilters support Springfield Area Parent Child Center

This group of eight to 15 ladies meets twice a month for a day of social time, snacks, and sewing! To date, this group has donated over 200 blankets to the SAPCC Welcome Baby Bag program.

Minutemen girls blank Springfield

The Mill River girls soccer team is rounding into form, while the Springfield Cosmos are still finding their way.

GM boys top Springfield, 5-0

Brook Ordway-Smith scored two goals as Green Mountain defeated Springfield 5-0 in Marble Valley League Soccer action Friday.

Kickoff event for Button Up Campaign

There is no denying that this was a very hot summer. Now it is time to think about buttoning up and getting ready to stay warm this winter in an environmentally kind manner. The Springfield Town Energy Committee can help you do this.

Springfield schools bring health care to their campuses

Springfield Medical Care Systems has joined forces with the town’s schools to place more medical care providers on their campuses. “We’ve kicked this idea around for several years,” said Adam Ameele, the director of behavioral health. “Children are not getting the care they need.”

Springfield Elks award ENF grant to The Veterans' Place

Recently , Springfield Elks Lodge 1560’s Veteran’s chair person, PER Vicki Siliski applied for an Elks National Foundation Anniversary Grant worth $1500, with the recipient being “The Veteran’s Place Inc.” located in Northfield, Vt.

'Calvin Coolidge: Vermont is a State I Love'

Video: Coolidge: The Best President You Don't Know ®
Tracy Messer will present the next OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program on Tuesday Oct. 2. ‘Calvin Coolidge: Vermont is a state I love’ will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant Street in Springfield.

The place where roosters get rehabilitated

Roosters get abandoned in the forest or left by the roadside, if they’re not dumped on some unsuspecting farmer. However, Patrice Jones, co-founder of VINE Sanctuary in Springfield, wants people to know there’s a better way to deal with roosters.

Vermont officials urge schools statewide to replace fixtures after testing finds lead

During the “first draw,” a test that is taken before the water is allowed to run, 27 of 46 of the faucets and drinking fountains at Elm Hill showed at least 1 part per billion of lead, with the highest concentration 8 ppb in a sink.

Out of the Darkness walk supports suicide prevention

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. Many walkers are expected to participate in the annual Springfield Out of the Darkness Community Walk hosted by the Vermont Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Saturday, Sept. 22 at Toonerville Trail in Springfield.

North School Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale

Video: Yard Sale song by Tom Anderson

The North School Preservation Society will be holding another one of its popular fundraising yard sales this Saturday, September 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 49 Main Street in North Springfield. Proceeds go towards restoration work to the outside of the former schoolhouse.

Opportunistic Cosmos trim BF

Girls soccer - On Monday at Gurney Field in Springfield, the Cosmos cashed in on their chances and Bellows Falls cashed out as Springfield broke open a close game with three second-half goals along the way to a 4-0 Marble Valley League victory.

Springfield Garden Club award winners

Garden Club Scholarship winners Skylar Guida-Dailey, and Austin Turco with Jocelynn Zezza, scholarship chair.

Springfield energy workshops urge conservation

The Town of Springfield's Energy Committee is getting ready to show homeowners how to save money and energy, in cooperation with Efficiency Vermont's "Button Up" campaign. The first event is a presentation of two Efficiency Vermont workshops Oct. 4.

36th annual Vermont Apple Festival

The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 36th annual Vermont Apple Festival is just around the corner. The event will be held at Riverside Middle School on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to our usual festivities, we’re adding some fun new elements to celebrate this milestone year.

Joint Federal/State investigation seizes heroin valued at approximately $95,000

A St. Johnsbury couple were arrested September 6 following a traffic stop on I-91 in Springfield. Troopers searched their vehicle and found 4,000 bags of heroin that later tested positive for the presence of fentanyl.

Springfield Rotary Penny Sale coming up Oct. 20

The 66th Annual Springfield Vermont Rotary Club Penny Sale is coming up on Saturday, October 20th at Riverside Middle School in Springfield, starting at 6 pm.

New Incubator Aims to Grow Tech, Business Startups in Springfield

Springfield once was renowned as a center of the machine tool industry. Now an alliance of nonprofits and town officials say they have taken a big step in making it known as a hub for the digital economy.

Sam Creigh opens UU Coffeehouse season

Video: Sam Creigh "Green Mountain Flyer"

Sam Creigh will be the first performer of the season at the Unitarian Universalist Coffeehouse Music series Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.

Curb Appeal Challenge selects winners

The Springfield Curb Appeal Challenge announced five winners of the 2018 contest on Saturday, Sept. 15 with an awards ceremony at the Great Hall.

Springfield gets $1 million for new gigabit economic initiative

From the governor on down, state and local leaders gathered in at a Main Street restaurant in Springfield Tuesday to celebrate a new beginning-- the Black River Innovation campus.

Comedy that raises money for local schools

Video: Comedian Tom Hayes jokes about New Hampshire

Springfield Vermont’s Elementary School PTA Comedy Night Fundraiser is on Saturday Sept. 29. Doors open at 7 p.m. for a silent auction, refreshments and Trout River Brewing Company. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Springfield Hospital celebrates 105th anniversary with Great Hall exhibit

The Great Hall, in celebration of Springfield Hospital’s 105th Anniversary is pleased to present, “Healing: The Transformative Imagery of Art,” a group exhibition of 12 artists.  

State funds will help pay for safety upgrade in all district schools

Plans are in the works to add more security cameras, door locks, portable radios and other security measures to all four schools in Springfield, as a result of state school security grants the district has been awarded.

Cosmos defeat Terriers

Soccer, like all sports, is about opportunities and what you do with them. On Monday at Gurney Field in Springfield, the Cosmos cashed in on their chances and Bellows Falls cashed out as Springfield broke open a close game with three second-half goals along the way to a 4-0 Marble Valley League victory.

The Official ReThink911 Video

In July 2013 the umbrella organization ReThink911.org which comprises of a number of groups within the 9/11 Truth Movement released this video which features experts questioning the plausibility of the government's official story.

Why Steampunk in Springfield, Vt.?

Video: 'Vintage Tomorrows' Steampunk Documentary at Comic Con

The Steampunk Festival may be taking a break this year, but Steampunk will be alive at the Springfield Town Library Thursday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Join us to view a wonderful film by Byrd Mcdonald and learn the origins of the Steampunk movement.

HCRS welcomes new staff

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s community mental-health agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of 19 new professionals whose talents will augment HCRS’ services in the Hartford, Windsor, Springfield, Bellows Falls, and Brattleboro regions.

Vietnam veteran facing potential life sentence over alleged kidnapping and sexual assault

A Vietnam veteran is facing a potential life sentence following an investigation by the Vermont State Police into allegations that he drove a younger woman to a closed rest area alongside Interstate 91 in Springfield back in April and had sex with her against her will.

‘Tis the season for Steampunk at the VAULT

While the Steampunk festival is on hiatus this year, the Steampunk beat goes on at the Gallery at the VAULT on Main Street with a special Steampunk show until Sept. 26.

FCC chief’s visit aims to boost net neutrality repeal

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai visited Springfield as part of a New England tour, which started on Monday and concludes Friday. Pai has been visiting rural areas all over the country to hear their challenges. His priority, he said, is to connect all Americans with high-speed internet.

A letter about improving Springfield

To have more jobs, Springfield needs people to come and establish businesses, or to move their businesses here. That’s why the downtown streetscape improvements in the works are so important.

Springfield will rise again

I was born in Springfield, raised in North Springfield, and graduated from Springfield High School in 1988. I attended CCV and graduated from Johnson State in 2009.

Video: Windsor County Senate Kickoff

In Springfield's Copper Fox restaurant yesterday, State Senator Dick McCormack talks briefly about the election campaign season ahead and then Vermont Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman has more to add.

The nation's top telecommunications regulating official visits Springfield

A little rain did not stop Trump-appointed Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai from climbing into a bucket loader and being hoisted to the top of a wireless hotspot in Springfield, Vermont, Wednesday.

19th Annual RiverSweep spans two days, four towns

Since 2000, volunteers with the Black River Action Team have gathered at the end of each summer to paddle, wade, pull, reach, walk, and grapple with trash of all kinds in an effort to clean up the Black River. On Saturday, September 8th, Springfield Sweepers spread across town and reeled in a handful of shopping carts, 35 bags of trash and more.

A walk around on the surviving root of the ancient volcano

As I stood on the summit of Mount Ascutney looking down at the town of Windsor, I stood corrected. During the recent attempt by Robert Hutchins of Hartland to get the state of Vermont to rename this iconic moutain Cas-Cad-Nac, he said that a local geologist told him Ascutney had been the site of an ancient volcano.

SSCF replaces superintendent again

Vermont’s largest prison has a new director less than two years after its last leadership change.

Cosmos girls nip Slaters in wild affair

It was a game that had a little bit of everything: seven goals, four yellow cards, a tie-breaking tally and game-ending controversy.

OLLI presents 'Cuba: Past and Present'

Award-winning author Elayne Clift will present the next Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 2pm.

Solidarity Forever: Songs of Union and Labor

All are welcome to the Springfield Town Library at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13. Using live and recorded music, Mark Greenberg will survey American labor songs from the beginnings of the Industrial Revolution, through the Wobblies, and into the coal wars of the 1930.

Springfield boys take down BF for first win

Springfield boys soccer traveled to Bellows Falls Union on Friday evening to take on the Terriers in a clash of 0-1 teams. Because of a tough loss to Green Mountain two days prior, Springfield was motivated more than usual, and the Cosmos used this to fuel them to a 6-0 road-victory.

Park Street School reimagined

This computer rendering shows the redesigned entrance at the rear of the Park Street School in Springfield. The area was a playground and here is regraded to open the lower floor and make the building entrance ADA compliant.

Springfield and Bellows Falls football slow to open

The shocking news is how Springfield continues to pack in the fans year after year. Cosmos athletic director Rich Saypack saying they had close to 700 fans. The head count in Bellows Falls saw about 400 faithful fans in attendance.

Lions Club 5th annual Fishing Tournament

The 5th annual Springfield Lions Club Fishing Tournament will take place Sunday, Sept. 9 at Hoyt’s Landing on Route 5 along the Connecticut River in Springfield. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. There is a registration fee, but children 12 and under are free.

Mill River rolls to win over Cosmos

Senior quarterback Colby Fox passed for three touchdowns and ran for two more as Mill River beat up on Springfield 39-0 Friday night in a Division III football game at Brown Memorial Field.

$25,000 Coverys grant supports pharmacist at SMCS Rapid Access Clinic

Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation in Boston recently awarded a $25,000 grant to Springfield Medical Care Systems (SMCS). The grant supports an innovative new concept to include pharmacist consultation services as a component of its Rapid Access Clinic.