Wow, What a Year for VINE Animal Sanctuary

From the donors who stepped up to help us buy a new tractor and build a new satellite site to the volunteers who stepped up to staff events or tackle on-site projects, our extended community made it possible for VINE to organize or participate in more than 60 events all the while taking care of more than 600 animals!

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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A big check for Ben's Buddies

Community Bank N.A. Springfield Branch Manager Ken Davis and Ben, with Ben’s mom Beth Adams, founder of Ben’s Buddies Social Group.

David's House Annual Karaoke Contest

Shirley Honulik

Valley Music Entertainment and Friends are hosting their annual karaoke contest to raise funds for David's House this Sunday afternoon Oct. 21 in Springfield. Lotsa music entertainment and raffle prizes too, all for a very good cause.

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.

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.

Relay For Life will honor 'survivors, caregivers and heroes'

This year, the Relay for Life of Windsor County is honoring all local cancer survivors, caregivers and heroes by inviting them to participate in a special, family-friendly, walking celebration on June 23 at Riverside Middle School in Springfield.

$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.

2018 Dam Run

For the 13th year in a row, the Springfield Dam Run will provide area residents with a great day of running, walking, and inspiration! This year’s race is on Sunday, May 6. 

(Video by Elliot Thompson)

Video: The Secret Reason We Eat Meat - Dr. Melanie Joy

Why do humans eat meat? If you ask the average Joe, they’ll tell you it’s because meat tastes good. If you ask social psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy, however, who has been studying the psychological drive behind eating meat for decades, she’ll give you a much darker — albeit interesting — answer.

Yarning for a Cause offers holiday comfort and joy

Volunteer needle workers of the Yarning for a Cause group have provided more than 400 hats to people in need ranging from preemie babies to sailors braving frigid seas. (Photo from Phaedra Mintun)

Springfield UUs collect funds for Syrian refugees with the help of St. Nick

At its annual Solstice Candlelight Service the Springfield UU Church had a visit from “St. Nick,” played by Jeff Taft-Dick. (Photo by Sharon Mueller)

Honor Flight New England Golf Tournament set

The first annual Ron Walker Memorial Honor Flight Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 at Crown Point Country Club in Springfield.

14-year-old to run 50th state marathon to save the eyesight of kids in need

When he crosses the finish line in Springfield, Vermont on Tuesday, 14-year-old Nikolas Toocheck will be completing a three-year quest to run a marathon in each of the 50 U.S. states – and he’s running for a cause.

Yarning for a Cause

In a quiet room at the Springfield Library, a small group of crafters meets once a week for a very big cause — they knit and crochet warm, soft hats to send to premature babies, soldiers serving on ships, people battling cancer, homeless families, and children and teens in need.

Petition looks to return funds to the town

Several residents are interested in seeing a return of funds to the Town of Springfield from the Southern Vermont Recreation Foundation. They have begun circulating a petition to rescind the vote taken in September 2002, which, they say, would allow the funds and the fund gains to be returned to the control of the town.

Clowning around

Seven clowns of the of Sinai Joes Clown Unit, comprised mostly of Springfield area residents, performed in Tewksbury, Massachusetts recently.

Students combat underage drinking with 'Project Sticker Shock'

Communities all over Vermont are working together to prevent alcohol-related injuries and deaths, with students and adults collaborating to address issues related to underage drinking.

Springfield Elks award bike to poster contest winner

Recently, Springfield Elks Drug Awareness Chair Jim Kirkwood held an Elks Poster Contest at Union Street School in Springfield.

Windsor County Relay For Life challenge

In every goal, there exists an inner challenge. The Event Leadership Team of the Windsor County Relay For Life wants you to realize that challenge and be part of the effort to excel beyond it.