If you’re of a certain age, you may remember “The Mod Squad,” that late ’60s/early ’70s television show where three hip outsiders fight bad guys who prey on other kids. Gardener’s Supply Company in Burlington and Williston has its own version of Pete, Linc and Julie. Instead of infiltrating the counterculture to expose crime, the company’s “Bod Squad” investigates and eliminates silent villains who rob employees of their health and well-being: poor posture and ill-fitting equipment.... Read more

Can a cuddly little planet from Vermont help bring a little peace to Earth?

We’ll find out after September 11, the day Japan launches a cargo shuttle bringing equipment and supplies to the International Space Station. That cargo includes a soft, round Earth, along with Moon and Mars pillows, made by Hugg-A-Planet of Essex Junction.... Read more