Video: 5th/6th grade girls basketball coach storms off

At a game held at Windsor Recreation Center Friday night, the Springfield team's coach gets maybe just a little bit too bristled.

Springfield voters are asked to address blighted buildings

Town meeting voters will be asked to say, yes, there are blighted neighborhoods and buildings in Springfield.

Compassion on the mountain

During the evening snow-making operation of Jan. 2, an Okemo Mountain employee came upon two beagles alongside a trail. He called his night operation manager who knew two beagles had been missing since Dec. 26.

Restaurant gives back to community

One local restaurant is helping families affected by the ailing economy by offering meals for whatever amount they think they can afford to pay.

Boxing club pounds out plenty of talent

In the back corner of the Furman Building, there is work being done. The kind of work that happens here is inspiring. It's helped change some lives and it's in the process of building others.

Springfield Hospital Gets Stimulus $

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Hospital Awarded $1.3 Million to Expand Community Health Centers

Springfield Hospital has been awarded $1.3 million to become Vermont’s eighth Federally Qualified Health Center, providing primary care for residents of southeastern Vermont.

Hospital secures $1.3M in fed funds

$1.3 million in funds from President Barack Obama's federal stimulus plan will be coming its way to Springfield Hospital to help fund health care for low-income residents.

The Caring Hearts Of Lively Lights

They boxed up care packages filled with toiletries, hats, gloves, and scarves to deliver to the Department of Children and Family Services in hopes of easing the transition of children being placed in emergency foster-care.

Town eyes federal stimulus funds

Springfield hopes to take advantage of President Barack Obama's economic stimulus program and get local approval at town meeting for $9.2 million in water and sewer improvements.

Springfield's Person of the Year Named

Friday night brought a festive gathering of Springfield's business leaders to Crown Point Country Club.

Filming Begins For Obama Invitation

Filming has begun for the Obama Advertisement the fourth graders at Park Street School are making to send to the White House in an attempt to get President Obama to visit them and Vermont.

Students Shoot for Presidential Visit

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Project calls for "Codapedists"

Greenbranch Publishing and Betsy Nicoletti, of Springfield, VT, today announced the formation of Codapedia™ the largest collaborative online encyclopedia for medical coding and reimbursement for physician services.

RVTC budget stays nearly flat

Declining enrollment and fiscal conservatism has resulted in an increase of less than 1 percent for the proposed budget for the River Valley Technical Center. The RVTC Board of Directors adopted a proposed budget Wednesday for fiscal year 2009-10 of $2,969,022, which is an increase of $6,862, or about one-quarter of 1 percent, more than the current budget of $2,962,160.

On the front line against snow

Around the Springfield Public Works Department, Roger Griggs, 67, is better known by his nickname of "Bullitt."
He's not sure how the name originated, but after 20 years on the job, he's known as one of the department's most loyal truck operators.

Skitchewaug Trail work set for 2009

The future $3 million reconstruction and repaving project for Skitchewaug Trail, the last remaining promise the state made to the town in exchange for hosting the new maximum-security prison, is slated to be done this spring or summer.

Ellis Block to receive emergency funds

The state of Vermont has approved a $165,000 grant to help stabilize the fire-damaged Ellis Block. The block is home to the Springfield Theater, which hosted the 2007 premier of the movie "The Simpsons."

Grant to help Ellis Block work

If 2008 was a year of misfortune for the Ellis Block in Springfield, then 2009 is shaping up to be the year in which the historic building will stage its comeback.

Parent Child Center plans $3.9M facility

The Springfield Area Parent Child Center (SAPCC) has chartered plans to construct a $3.9 million facility adjacent to its current building with a new road leading to the center.