Celebrity Extra – Dec. 20, 2018

#Middlebury Q: Why was Kevin Hart fired as host of the Oscars? I know it had to do with something he posted on Twitter. Did they find a new host yet? – D.B. A: Hart wasn’t fired ... Continue Reading →

Parents gave a gift of faith and food

#Middlebury My father, Howard, was in the Air Force, and my mother, Angeline, was a homemaker. They didn’t have a lot of money to buy Christmas presents for my three siblings ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Dec. 19, 2018

#Middlebury On Jan. 4, 1785, the older of the two Grimm brothers, Jacob, is born in Hanau, Germany. His brother Wilhelm is born the following year. As young men, the brothers published ... Continue Reading →

Spending soars on gifts for pets

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I love buying gifts for my pets at Christmas. My ex-boyfriend, however, says I spend too much money and that my dog and two cats don’t care ... Continue Reading →

Marjorie “Jane” Fontaine Obituary

#Middlebury #Obituary Loving and devoted mother, grandmother and sister Mrs. Marjorie Jane (Herrick) Fontaine, 78, of Middlebury passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Dec. 17, ... Continue Reading →

Scented pomander balls add to holiday decor

#Middlebury Inserting whole cloves into a firm apple or citrus fruit to create what is known as a pomander is a lovely traditional craft you might remember doing when you were young. ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Dec. 18, 2018

#Middlebury Putting up new calendars? Before you toss your old one, be sure to look through it for important anniversaries, and cut out and save any pictures or art that might be reusable ... Continue Reading →

Majolica punch bowls were popular in the 1860s

#Middlebury $Antiques If you were getting ready for the traditional Christmas party in 1860s England, you might have been searching the storage cupboards for the holiday punch bowl. ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of Dec. 17, 2018

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Careful, Lamb. Don’t let your generous nature lead to some serious overspending as you contemplate your holiday gift-giving. ... Continue Reading →

Forget bottled water; tap water is better

#Middlebury #alopecia DEAR DR. ROACH: Bottled and purified water sales have increased over the years. I often see advertisements showing filters attached to faucets that “take out ... Continue Reading →