Go green this summer

#Middlebury #Greens Summer is one of the best seasons to indulge in beautiful, leafy green vegetables. These include the most common varieties seen in grocery stores or farmer’s ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – July 31, 2019

#Middlebury On Aug. 17, 1877, though only a teenager, Billy the Kid kills his first victim, an Arizona blacksmith. Just how many men the outlaw killed is uncertain. Billy himself reportedly ... Continue Reading →

Keep pets’ paws cool in summer

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We’re now in the full grip of summer. Please remind your readers to be careful walking their dogs on the hot pavement, because it can burn ... Continue Reading →

Mary Lou Holmes Obituary

#Middlebury #Obituary Mary Lou Holmes, 85, of Middlebury passed away July 29, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Conn., after a brief illness. She was the wife of 40 years ... Continue Reading →

Turn nature finds into artful sunprints

#Middlebury #Sunprints “You know, it makes a fellow think, The shape of you, the shape of me, the shape of everything I see …” begins Dr. Seuss in one of his whimsical, poetic ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – July 30, 2019

#Middlebury Yet another use for a microfiber cloth: Keep one in your vehicle to dust the dashboard or remove smudges from your windshield. Bring a binder clip and a zip-top plastic ... Continue Reading →

‘Pile-O-Gold’ paperweight given as gift

#Middlebury #Antiques A paperweight that looks like a forgotten mound of gold coins is a vintage puzzle that has been solved. A pristine example was offered for sale recently with the ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of July 29, 2019

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your honesty is, as always, admirable. But you might want to be more tactful in discussing a sensitive issue with a family member. ... Continue Reading →

When specialists disagree

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a snowbird who uses two different cardiologists for my health, and I am devoted to both of them. However, they have conflicting advice. I have ... Continue Reading →

Social isolation linked to bone loss in women

#Middlebury #Seniors If you ever wanted a compelling reason to join a group or get out more, here it is: A new study shows that poor social relationships contribute to bone loss in ... Continue Reading →