SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Elks Lodge sent two competitors to the Vermont Elks Hoop Shoot in Barre, Vermont, on Saturday, Jan. 27. When the day was done, they both finished second in their age group, according to a press release. Matthew Durphey of Springfield, competing in the 8- and 9-year-old[Read More…]
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Edgar May to hold February swim event for children
SPRINGFIELD — Every month, the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center hosts a children’s event. The February event will take place just when area schools are breaking for vacation. Parents can bring their children to the Edgar May from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 for three hours of[Read More…]
HCRS and SMCS receive grant funding for innovative program
SPRINGFIELD — Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s community mental-health agency, and Springfield Medical Care Systems (SMCS) are two of four recipients in the state of Vermont to receive funds as part of the Vermont Family Centered Healthcare Home Project (VFCHP). The Vermont Department of Mental Health was[Read More…]
Library will host 6-week ‘Move to Improve’
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Town Library will host a 6-week “Move to Improve” program beginning Thursday, Feb. 8, and running through March 14. The program, scheduled for 5:30-6:30 p.m., is designed to get participants moving safely and within their own limitations. Instructors from the Edgar May Health and Recreation Center[Read More…]
‘History of Spices’ is next OLLI Program
SPRINGFIELD — Hank Kaestner will present the next OLLI-Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13. “The History of Spices” will be presented at the Nolin Murray Center next to St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Pleasant St. Kaestner, former director of spice procurement for McCormick & Co.,[Read More…]
Students can apply for 2018 Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarships
SPRINGFIELD — Students in Springfield, Chester, Ludlow and surrounding areas can apply for a community service scholarship opportunity. The Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually to deserving students in recognition of volunteered time and talent. These scholarships are open to students in communities served by the Crown Point Board[Read More…]
Senior Solutions Therapy, in your backyard
By MaryLu A. Olson, LICSW Everyone could likely benefit from talk therapy, but that doesn’t mean your insurance will agree you need it! How do you know if you or someone you love is suffering from a mental health or substance use disorder and needs treatment? According to the U.S.[Read More…]
Winter Carnival features sledding, races, fireworks and more
SPRINGFIELD — The big event is just around the corner: The Springfield Winter Carnival will take place this weekend at Crown Point Country Club. Friday evening, Feb. 9 will kick off with bonfire and open skating and sledding under the lights. The Crown Point Pub will be open, serving burgers,[Read More…]
Local Roundup; Bellows Falls knocked off
It was a was a low scoring affair between Bellows Falls and Hartford on Tuesday but it was Hartford who came away with the 67-41 victory. With both teams playing good defense and pressing each other, Hartford had just a 22-16 lead at the half. The second half however was[Read More…]
Newport speeds past Mascoma 55-48
The Tigers Greysan Beaulieu #10 makes a strong move to the hoop for 2 of her 12 points tonight. Newport improves to 9-6 with the win tonight and currently stands in 11th place in D3. Newport head to the Den on Saturday to face FM. – Chris Shaban NEWPORT – [Read More…]