Turn clocks ahead for DST

Daylight Savings Time (DST) officially begins at 2 am Sunday morning. If you won’t be awake at that time, either move the clocks ahead one hour before you retire for the evening ... Continue Reading →

The Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) and your tax return

DIVERSIFIED TAX TIDBITS by Mark A. Burns On your 2014 tax return, for the first time, you will see the implications of The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). The degree to which you ... Continue Reading →

The eyes have it

WINNING WAYS – Insights for Constructive Living by PAT IANNUZZI Have you ever had a conversation with someone who avoided making eye contact with you? How did you feel about ... Continue Reading →

Butler takes firsts at karate competition

      Melanie Butler of Middlebury finished first in Black Belt Board Breaking and Forms divisions at a Cheezic Tang Soo Do Karate Tournament in Waterbury on March 1. ... Continue Reading →

Seniors say “no” to sharing health information

By MATILDA CHARLES How do seniors feel about sharing their health information? A poll dealing with health-data privacy conducted last fall by Truven Health Analytics, in conjunction ... Continue Reading →

New column focuses on helping parents

SCHOOL DAZE by Mrs. M. Greetings to all! Welcome to “School Daze” by Mrs. M. Every month I will share information with you, parents of school-age children, on a variety of topics. ... Continue Reading →

Rose Shaker Obituary

One of the original founders of The Shaker Auto Group WATERBURY — Our beloved Rose Shaker passed away into eternal rest on March 2, 2015. She was surrounded by three generations of ... Continue Reading →

Keeping a dog off the counter

By Sam Mazzotta DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My poodle mix, Shep, loves to jump up on the kitchen counter – not just put his paws up, but his entire body. He will do it whether we’re ... Continue Reading →

Nora and Phoebe need homes

NORA Nora is an extremely affectionate, pretty and petite cuddler. This spayed female calico mix cat is approximately 4 years old and is fine with other mellow cats. She is a total ... Continue Reading →