By Karen D. Lorentz Most everyone grows up knowing what Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving stand for. But Labor Day? A day that celebrates work by having the day off? This holiday marks the end of […]
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Finding work-life balance
By Kevin Theissen More than just an end to the summer season, Labor Day is a celebration of workers’ contributions to the well-being of our country and the economy. Labor Day was first celebrated on Sept. 5, 1882, in New […]
Celebrating Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer
Photo by Paul Holmes Labor Day is a bit of a misnomer. While the holiday is devoted to workers, many have the day off. Created by the labor movement in the late 19th century, Labor Day was established to highlight […]
Folk, blues highlight Labor Day at Coolidge Site
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 3-4 at 2 p.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH—The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts the 12th annual Plymouth Folk & Blues Festival on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3 and 4, 2 to 5 p.m. each day. The event […]