Fact Check Friday

Dozens have posted videos online about the questionable Acosta-Intern tussle video released by the White House but this person seems to be the only one who actually went to the source video to come up with the truth.

Voter opinions strong, studies mixed on effects of a higher minimum wage

Dan Foley, the owner of a construction business in Springfield, said he voted Republican in part because of issues like the minimum wage.

Springfield native on the ballot for governor

I believe my Vermont roots, diverse experience in public and private industries, love of my neighbors and our local communities, as well as, my commitment to empowering people to live dignified and productive lives qualifies me for the job. As Governor, I will lead us to a brighter future.

Mason Wade for State Senate

Independent candidate for Windsor County State Senator Mason Wade was in town last week greeting voters outside of Shaws. Wade lives in one of the most isolated spots in the county, a mile from the nearest power line. That helps keep him a free and independent thinker.

Op Ed: I’m Walking Away from the VT Democratic Party

Video: Puggy's Corner - Candidates Beth Gray and George McNaughton

The candidates challenging Alice Emmons and Bob Forguites for the two State Representative seats from Windsor District 3-2.   Host: Ernest "Puggy" Lamphere.   Produced by SAPA-TV

McNaughton: we should keep it local

Progressive candidate and former Springfield selectman George McNaughton is running for the Windsor 3-2 district House seat because he wants to see better representation for Springfield in the legislature.

Seven aiming for three Windsor senate seats

A lengthy slate of candidates are campaigning for the three seats in Vermont’s Windsor Senate district, with a variety of viewpoints on the gun safety legislation signed into law this spring by Gov. Phil Scott.

Video: Meet the Candidates Forum 2018

This event was presented by the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce this past Tuesday to give the community an opportunity to ask questions of the candidates running to represent Springfield and Windsor County in the state legislature. SAPA TV volunteer videographer Weston Marshall got it all, 2 hours, 45 minutes. (After you start it playing, click on speaker icon for the audio.)

Beth Gray pushes for successful Springfield

Beth Gray is running for the state House of Representatives in Windsor District 3-2. Responding to an Eagle Times questionnaire, Gray said her top priorities would be economic.

Forguites, Emmons look forward to next Vermont House session

Democrats Robert Forguites and Alice Emmons have represented Springfield in legislative district Windsor-2 for several years now, and are looking forward to serving two more years, if voters support them again.

Message from a candidate

With this year’s mid-term elections almost here, I ask all of our citizens to look closely at our state incumbents and candidates. Local government has a much more direct effect on all of us, and our state elections are of the utmost importance.

Video: Puggy's Corner – Beth and Randy Gray

Get to know the North Springfield husband and wife team running for state offices.   Host: Ernest "Puggy" Lamphere.   Produced by SAPA-TV

Legislative candidates meet public in Springfield

Four candidates for state House seats, and seven candidates for state Senate seats, met the public in a forum last night at the Hartness House. Among the topics were the T.I.F. (Tax Incremental Financing District) program, which is intended to spur economic development; Act 46, which may force some school districts to merge with each other, and Act 250, which deals with development.

This Year in Politics is Really Different

Jon Margolis, a Vermont journalist, will present the OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program Tuesday, Oct. 30. “This Year in Politics is Really Different (and That’s Not Fake News)” will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant Street in Springfield.

Candidates for the VT House of Representatives: a Q&A

The Eagle Times focuses on the following Vermont Windsor districts that include our coverage area (not all towns included): WDR-1, WDR-2, WDR-3-1, WDR-3-2, and WDR-5.

Christine Hallquist to meet with voters in Chester

Christine Hallquist, Democratic candidate for governor, will appear in Chester, Vt. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 at the Chester Town Hall, second floor, at 6:30 p.m. This event is presented by the Chester Town Democratic Committee and the Springfield Town Democratic Committee.

'Meet the Candidates' night

The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce helps promote democracy for the region through its “Meet the Candidates” nights. On Oct. 23 at the Hartness House Inn, the chamber is hosting a moderated public forum for the Windsor 3-2 State House District and the Windsor County Senate.

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.