Open hospital board meetings to the public

In light of the ongoing financial crisis at Springfield Hospital it is clear that Vermont’s hospitals must be more accountable to the public.

Letter from Springfield Hospital - Page 2

Re: Feature story in the Eagle-Times, "Springfield Hospital board of directors hears complaints from community members"

Opinion: Put a hold on changes at Springfield Hospital

We’re worried. For the past three years Springfield Hospital has been losing money. It’s no wonder, after our recent personal experiences with their billing practices. Now, in bad financial times, they are considering replacing their current emergency department (ED) service with a new one.

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.

Not a formula for thriving

This letter concerns the recently revalued property and tax increase in Springfield, Vermont. I did an analysis of the numbers and what follows are some of my findings.

How and why the Eagle Times is different from social media

I have been paying more attention to social media, particularly Facebook, first because we have been advertising for open positions at the paper through this medium, and second to follow the threads that spin out on “What’s Up Claremont” and “What’s REALLY Up Claremont.”

Voting threats haven't mattered to national leadership for decades

Does anyone here have confidence that the American voting system is secure, stable, and designed to protect the voting rights of every eligible American voter? This is an op-ed piece submitted to us from retired Windsor County Side Judge William Boardman of Woodstock.

Trump isn’t another Hitler, he's another Obama

This may be the most significant summation of US politics you'll read this month. Commentary from progressive liberal journalist Caitlin Johnstone.

Commentary: End Vermont’s draconian vehicle inspection system

If Gov. Phil Scott were sincere in his wish to improve Vermont’s affordability index, he would be wise to direct the Legislature to act with urgency to unwind the state’s draconian vehicle inspection system.

A New England dairy farmer gives thanks

It’s that time of year, when we all think about what we’re thankful for. As a New England dairy farmer, I certainly can appreciate my life and my calling, and I know many of my fellow dairy farmers feel the same. So, as a dairy farmer … what am I thankful for?

The Importance Of Educating The People To Maintain Freedom

The following piece is written by Rahul Manchanda who was a top tier immigration lawyer and regular pundit on mainstream news shows including Fox and CNN.   His job: Sell the Iraq war – and then war on Iran – to the American people. But after a fact-finding trip, he started spouting truth. And that was when bad things started happening to him...

Opinion: Keep theater in Springfield

This summer the Springfield Community Players will produce its 97th year of quality amateur theater in the Southview School, a former elementary school built during World War II.

Accept that Trump is our president

Democrats damning Donald Trump today should remember the Republicans who did the same to Barack Obama — and remember how harmful that was. We’ve got to move past our past political injustices and face our country’s future.

National Popular Vote

A Legislative Report from Windsor County Senator Dick McCormack.

The Trumpocalypse Is Near! Repent, and Repeal Obamacare!

An op-ed piece submitted to us from retired Windsor County Side Judge William Boardman of Woodstock.

Viewpoint: Relief from a lifelong burden

'Why do I need food stamps? Why has poverty been a lifelong disruptor of my dreams and achievements? Because I was born a female.'
Mimi Yahn is a writer, researcher and social-justice activist currently dividing her time between Barre Town and Springfield.

Video: It's time for a heart-to-heart

From a former liberal to *a lot of* the current ones...it's time for a heart-to-heart. I am not a Trump supporter by choice or default. I'm also not a Republican. – Carey Wedler

Opinion: Promises are not persuasive

I cannot understand why presidential candidates never say “I’m going to try to make” instead of “I will make” good on all my campaign promises.

Opinion: Bock for House

Tom Bock is running as a Democrat for the House of Representative seat for District 3-1, representing the towns of Chester, Andover, Baltimore, and North Springfield.