Storms hit and miss around region

Several calls came in simultaneously at the onset of Friday's storm, said Capt. Dan Baldwin with the Springfield Fire Department.

Stellafane 2009

Photos: 46 images from Springfield's famous annual amatuer telescope makers convention held August 13 - 16 and attended by astronaut Alan Bean.

Roadwork might be delayed until spring

Residents and travelers who use Summer Street will have to wait a little while longer for its long-anticipated overhaul.

VAULT will use grant to fund 2 jobs

To the gallery at The VAULT, $5,000 is manna from heaven.

Flood damage prompts lawsuit

A downtown property owner has filed a $30,000 lawsuit against the town, claiming a sidewalk project caused his buildings to flood twice.

The Stellafane Experience

I was there for Stellafane, the granddaddy of all star parties and one the largest such gatherings on the planet. Nearly 1,000 kindred cosmic spirits had gathered to escape the pall of city lights and to steep themselves in darkness for a few precious nights.

Springfield Police log

Local incidents responded to by the Springfield Police Department, week of August 9 through the 15th.

Woman denies custody interference

A Springfield woman is facing charges of custodial interference after police allegedly found children they were searching for hiding in a parked van in the police station parking lot.

Celebrating celestial anniversaries

From the 40th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing to the 400th anniversary of Galileo turning his telescope to the heavens, the amateur telescope makers of Stellafane have a lot to celebrate during their convention this weekend.

Moonwalker Alan Bean in town

Captain Alan Bean, the fourth astronaut to walk on the moon in 1969 is the keynote speaker at a fundraising dinner tonight to benefit the Stellafane Amatuer Telescope Makers which is holding its annual convention here through Sunday.

A Clunker of a Program?

Just off the main road in Springfield, Vt., a long-depressed Connecticut River town best known for winning the competition as the true home of the cartoon character Homer Simpson, stands a temporary monument to Washington’s effort to marry economic stimulus and environmental consciousness.

Man denies charges in DUI-4 arraignment

A Chester man, who told Springfield policemen that things would be different if he met them on the street without their uniforms on, denied his fourth drunken driving charge Aug. 4, according to court records.

Therapeutic horseback riding open house

The public is invited to an open house and awards ceremony 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Dream On Curls Riding Center, 153 Kirk Meadows Road. The Center helps disabled people through therapeutic riding. Awards will be given to riders and demo lessons will be offered. Also on tap is a barbecue lunch at noon and a silent auction.
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Chrysler dealers waiting to hear their fate

Local Chrysler dealers are still in the dark after a conference call Friday dismissed all rumors of announcing dealers that the now bankrupt manufacturer intends to close.
Patrick Kelley, owner of Kelley Sales & Service in Springfield, said that his dealership should be "all set."

Downtown water main breaks

A water main in front of the Town Library was accidently broken during work Tuesday morning to excavate and replace parts of the aging town water system. Nearby residents and businesses south of the break were without running water most of the day.

Iconic farm goes silent

The herd of Holstein milkers has left Mooreland Farms, and for the first time in 56 years the milk truck hasn’t stopped at Springfield’s iconic hilltop farm.

Inmate sues jail guards

An inmate at the Springfield jail has filed a lawsuit seeking damages from 18 prison guards, officials and response team members involved in quelling a riot in the Rutland jail last year.

Much to like

Residents who attended a community values workshop Wednesday evening with the Springfield Planning Commission all seemed to put the town's two major rivers at the top of their list when asked what they love and value about the town.

A place of their own

Dave Hinckley, 18, thinks there's room in town for an all-ages music venue. His new music club, 802 Music, is scheduled to open its doors at 5 p.m. today.

Stimulous funding for the arts

Gov. Jim Douglas has announced 42 arts organizations around Vermont will share in $606,000 in stimulus funding, including $5,000 to the Gallery at the VAULT in Springfield for “gallery co-managers”.

Detour causes snafu

Bridge construction appears to be sending some drivers the wrong way down a one-way street. In early June, construction began on the Community Center Bridge, at the intersection of Main, South and Clinton streets.

Garden tour to explore local produce

Sharon Mueller first organized the Springfield Area Farm and Garden Tour three years ago out of an interest to show people that it's possible to grow a lot of your food.

Springfield invites public input

Residents are invited to come to the Town Hall today and tell people what they love about Springfield and what the town should do to protect it.

Governor Douglas Announces $1.7 Million In Downtown Tax Credits

Governor Jim Douglas has announced the allocation of $1.7 million in tax credits for a dozen Vermont communities to assist in the renovation or repair of buildings in downtowns and village centers. Governor Douglas announced the projects at a ceremony in Springfield – the site of two approved projects.

The convenient truth

The heyday of the mom and pop corner grocery store is long gone falling victim to changes in consumer buying habits and the super-size chain supermarkets.

VT's 'beer czar' sees plenty of good stuff brewing

Kurt Staudter, 51, has his dream job: He is executive director of the Vermont Brewers Association, the group that represents Vermont's thriving craft breweries and brew pubs.

NH takes the air out of VT in 40-6 rout

Vermont quarterback Grant White of Springfield surged to a first down during Saturday's Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl in Windsor. Then the air went out of the ball for Vermont and New Hampshire administered a 40-6 spanking.

Woman dies in Interstate 89 crash

An accident on Interstate 89 Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of a 59-year-old woman after she was ejected from the car, according to Vermont State Police.

Video: Tax credits help boost Vermont economy

Gov. Jim Douglas was in Springfield to announce a new tax credit project in Vermont which may bring new jobs to several different communities.

Downtown renovations get state aid

Gov. James Douglas traveled to a downtown that will hopefully one day see better days when he announced $1.7 million in tax credits to revitalize buildings in 12 towns across the state.