Diet can cut risk of prostate cancer

DEAR DR. ROACH: Do you believe that lycopene, which is found in certain foods such as cooked tomatoes, can help prevent prostate cancer? – C.R.O. ANSWER: Lycopene, a vitamin A-like ... Continue Reading →

Panthers lose to Stratford

By ROBERT HELD The Pomperaug Panthers fell to Stratford High School Friday night by a score of 27-7. Despite a strong 2-0 start to the season, this was the third loss in a row for the ... Continue Reading →

Five Tips for Haunting Your House this Halloween

(StatePoint) Halloween trails only behind Christmas when it comes to spending on decorations. Americans spent an estimated $6.9 billion on Halloween in 2013, according to the National ... Continue Reading →

Elizabeth R. Zinno Obituary

Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother Mrs. Elizabeth R. “Betty” (Ryan) Zinno, 69, of Middlebury passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family ... Continue Reading →

Girl Scout earns Gold Award

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM It’s been 25 years since a Middlebury Girl Scout has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. It is equivalent to the Eagle Scout ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury Senior Center – Week of Oct. 8 to 15, 2014

Columbus Day holiday The senior center will be closed Monday, Oct. 13, for the Columbus Day holiday. Medicare open enrollment Medicare open enrollment is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Check ... Continue Reading →

Largay Travel show Wednesday

Largay Travel and its travel partners aim to inspire travelers to travel for more than just a vacation. To help them do this, Largay Travel will hold an event based on the words of ... Continue Reading →

Jean Toomey obituary

WOLCOTT – Jean Toomey, 90, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, at Saint Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of Howard Toomey. Mrs. Toomey was born in Waterbury, Nov. 20, 1923, ... Continue Reading →

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Oct. 18

A Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection Day is scheduled for the towns of Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz

By Chris Richcreek Questions When was the last time four players were elected in the same year by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America to the Hall of Fame? In their first ... Continue Reading →