Moments in Time – March 24, 2021

#Middlebury On April 5, 1614, Pocahontas, daughter of the chief of the Powhatan Indian confederacy, marries English tobacco planter John Rolfe in Jamestown, Virginia. The marriage ... Continue Reading →

A runner’s plea to dog owners

#Middlebury #Dogs #Runners DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I witnessed an incident on my morning run that illustrated the reason why dogs need to be on a leash at all times in residential ... Continue Reading →

Edible bird’s nests imitate nature

#Middlebury #Easter Make simple no-bake bird’s nest treats with your kids to celebrate spring. Drop peanut M&Ms or natural-looking candy eggs in each one. Or for Easter, substitute ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – March 23, 2021

#Middlebury Buff out small scratches in glass with toothpaste. Apply a small dab and rub in circles lightly, then wipe away. “Establish a family lost and found for small items that ... Continue Reading →

Watch out for iron doorstop copies

#Middlebury #Antiques Iron doorstops have been very popular collectibles since 1985. They were first made in England, where they were called door porters. The invention of a hinge that ... Continue Reading →

COVID-19 Update – Monday, March 22, 2021 – 299,667 cases

#Middlebury #COVID19 #Coronavirus NOTE: Reports are issued Mondays and Thursdays. Report Highlights Middlebury had 5 new confirmed cases and no new probable cases for the four days ... Continue Reading →

Food drive challenge kicks off today!

#Middlebury #MVFD #Police #PublicWorks Competing town departments in Middlebury are kicking off a town-wide food drive today, Monday, March 22, to stock the Middlebury Food Bank. The ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of March 22, 2021

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The week promises a calmer aspect. Although there might be some lingering effects of a recent job problem, things should continue ... Continue Reading →

Why such frequent bathroom visits?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 91-year-old male who makes frequent visits to the bathroom to urinate. I am in good health and I wonder what causes this. Where does ... Continue Reading →

Senior center closed? Meet up in the parking lot!

#Middlebury #Seniors Is your senior center still closed? Most of them are, which means that we haven’t experienced our typical routines for a very long time. Mostly it’s ... Continue Reading →