Moments in Time – Jan. 22, 2020

#Middlebury On Feb. 8, 1587, after 19 years of imprisonment, Mary Queen of Scots is beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England for her complicity in a plot to murder Queen Elizabeth ... Continue Reading →

Fees can be high for rehoming pets

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m very sad about this, but I need to find a new home for my two cats. I’m in my 70s and have some chronic health conditions ... Continue Reading →

Local contractor faces larceny charge

#Middlebury #Larceny Middlebury Police Chief Fran Dabbo said Samuel Montville, a local contractor, has been charged with larceny for failing to perform work for which he had received ... Continue Reading →

Bundt pans give form to winter ice lanterns

#Middlebury Ice is nice! Especially when you create a warm welcome to your home with a creative, icy greeting on a dark winter’s night. From popular snowball-size ice candles ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Jan. 21, 2020

#Middlebury Before removing a splinter, ice the area. There will be less fussing, and a wooden splinter might absorb some liquid, causing it to swell enough to pop out a bit more. “I ... Continue Reading →

Whale oil lamps once used as lights

#Middlebury #Antiques Many 18th-century lamps used oil to get light. If whale oil was not available, the lamps could use olive oil. The oil was kept in a reservoir, usually metal, ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of Jan. 20, 2020

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Use that Arian charm to help make a difficult workplace transition easier for everyone. News about a long-awaited decision can be ... Continue Reading →

No screening tests for bile duct cancer

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: A family friend has just been diagnosed with bile duct cancer. She is a breast cancer survivor and is 75 years old. The tumor is said to be the size ... Continue Reading →

You’re never too old to try something new

#Middlebury #Seniors There’s something to be said for continuing to learn as we get older. Not only does it keep our brains active, but sometimes learning new things is just plain ... Continue Reading →

AccessVA: One portal to rule them all

#Middlebury #Veterans Tired of remembering all the user names and passwords you need to do things online? The Department of Veterans Affairs has created a one-door portal to access ... Continue Reading →