PHOTOS: Missisquoi Valley Union cuts ribbon on new fitness center; Governor Scott and Jake Steinfeld talk about the importance of exercise

PHOTOS: Missisquoi Valley Union cuts ribbon on new fitness center;  Governor Scott and Jake Steinfeld talk about the importance of exercise

SWANTON Looking to change from I can’t to I can, Jake Steinfeld exploded in front of the Thunderbirds crowd early Thursday morning. Because this is what happens when you start exercising. You’ll think to yourself: If I can do this, what else can I do? Steinfeld had students, teachers, administrators and Governor Phil Scott excited … Read more

LZ Granderson: U.S. policy essentially discourages having children. Now our economy is paying the price

LZ Granderson: U.S. policy essentially discourages having children.  Now our economy is paying the price

The largest health care strike in U.S. history was called off last week when Kaiser Permanente and unions representing 75,000 workers finally reached a temporary agreement. This follows a planned three-day work stoppage by unions that has given their employers a preview of what will happen if the standoff continues. Kaiser clearly didn’t want to … Read more