Editorial: Time to eat our spinach, fight tariffs on Canada

“Vermont needs a leader who will rally governors and legislatures from Maine to Washington, and shout from the rooftops about the idiocy of such tariffs.”

Lieutenant governor candidate Ryan McLaren touts his experience, leadership

McLaren has worked in the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles under Gov. Peter Shumlin, and has served as senior aide to Sen. Peter Welch for the past decade

Editorial: Policy and your pocketbook — War in Iran cost you $441 in just six months, Trump’s cuts to clean energy cost you more

“The folks at Energy Innovation estimate Trump’s energy policy since his second term will increase costs for the average American household by $460 per household in 2035.”

After the country’s 250th, thoughts on patriotism, unity

“Americans in every state were happy to celebrate the country; not so much Mr. Trump.”

Editorial: A barn-raising, mayhem, and land as community

“For much of this rainy June I’ve been out-of-state on family affairs … What I didn’t miss was the mayhem of the news cycle.”

Editorial: Is Vermont more or less affordable under Gov. Scott?

Gov. Scott blames others, but he’s the guy with the full-time paycheck and the one person authorized to mobilize the state’s workforce to tackle the big issues.

Editorial: Significant choices require committed voters

The citizens’ duty is to learn about the candidates, get to know them by attending candidate forums, and encourage friends and neighbors to do the same.

Editorial: Scott backs off forced merger

His mantra to make Vermont affordable clashes with the reality that he has not been effective in making that happen.

College sends 558 graduates off to the future

Graduates were recognized for the contributions they’ve made to the Middlebury community and offered some guidance for the chapter ahead.

Community Note: Newsroom trauma, thankful outcome

A brief note to report that our beloved sports columnist and retired Middlebury College professor Karl Lindholm had a health scare here at the office Tuesday morning.

Editorial: Working for the common good

In this era of narcissistic leaders and misplaced values, it seems more important than ever to honor those who work for the common good.

Scott should grab victory on education, then address health care & energy costs

There’s a huge disconnect between the Scott administration’s affordability mantra and reality.

Editorial: College’s strategic plan is as bold as it is optimistic

It’s all part of the vision captured by Baucom in the title of his team’s strategic plan: “Excellence. Purpose. Joy.”

Editorial: People power & Act 181

As details come into focus, public pressure is shaping the path forward.

Opinion: Congratulations to Angelo Lynn

Angelo Lynn is named an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.

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