Moments in Time – August 31, 2022

#Middlebury On Sept. 12, 1846, Elizabeth Barrett elopes with Robert Browning. Despite her father’s dislike of Browning, calling him an unreliable fortune hunter, Elizabeth and ... Continue Reading →

Blue-green algae is a potentially deadly risk for pets

#Middlebury #BlueGreenAlgae #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: A couple of weeks ago, my family took a trip to a nearby pond. Our dog Jessup splashed and played along with us. On the drive ... Continue Reading →

Different drinking water doesn’t cause diarrhea while traveling

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: While reading one of your recent columns, I learned that all water, except for distilled, contains electrolytes. I wondered if there are differences ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – August 30, 2022

#Middlebury This week we offer a hodgepodge of tips. Here’s one of my favorites: Use kitchen tongs to retrieve an item that is stuck behind a heavy piece of furniture. It is much ... Continue Reading →

Toleware popular in 1700s

#Middlebury #Antiques Toleware was popular in New England and nearby areas in the 1700s. Collectors today identify the existing pieces by similarities in the shapes and painted decorations ... Continue Reading →

Dispose of household hazardous waste September 24

#Middlebury #NVCOG #HouseholdHazardousWaste Do you have paints, cleaners, or other chemicals you need to dispose of? The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) and participating ... Continue Reading →

New children’s center to open

#Middlebury #Bright&Early #Children’sLearningCenter By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Bright & Early Children’s Learning Center may be new to Middlebury when it opens its doors ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of August 29, 2022

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A strong social whirl brings a new round of good times to fun-loving Rams and Ewes. Also, Cupid is busy aiming arrows at single Lambs ... Continue Reading →

Build muscles with strength training

#Middlebury #Seniors #StrengthTraining Strength training is one of the best things we can do for ourselves to maintain strong bones, increase muscle strength and improve mobility, balance ... Continue Reading →

PACT Act to provide burn pits benefits

#Middlebury #Veterans #BurnPits VETERANS POST By Freddy Groves The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, also known as the PACT Act, is intended to provide benefits and health ... Continue Reading →