Moments in Time – June 24, 2020

#Middlebury On July 9, 1877, the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club begins its first lawn tennis tournament at Wimbledon, then an outer suburb of London. Twenty-one amateurs ... Continue Reading →

Are high rehoming fees legitimate?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: In a private Facebook group I belong to, someone is offering a pet for adoption, saying it belonged to their recently deceased mother-in-law. They ... Continue Reading →

COVID-19 Update – June 23, 2020 – 45,899 cases

#Middlebury #COVID19 #Coronavirus On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, Connecticut state officials said there were 45,899 COVID-19 cases in the state as of 3:30 p.m.* This is an increase of 117 ... Continue Reading →

Enjoy flag-inspired July Fourth fun

#Middlebury #JulyFourth I eagerly count down the days to the Fourth of July. It’s a special time when Americans gather to celebrate our independence. In my extended family gathering, ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 23, 2020

#Middlebury Someone late for dinner? To keep potatoes warm without drying them out (as would happen in an oven), set their serving dish in a larger pan of hot water and cover. “I ... Continue Reading →

Uncle Sam doorstop rare and desirable

#Middlebury #Antiques Iron doorstops became a hot collectible with rising prices about 1990. A 1985 book picturing doorstops and several auctions, which included rare doorstops, sent ... Continue Reading →

COVID-19 Update – June 22, 2020 – 45,782 cases

#Middlebury #COVID19 #Coronavirus On Monday, June 22, 2020, Connecticut state officials said there were 45,782 COVID-19 cases in the state as of Sunday, June 21, at 8:30 p.m. This is ... Continue Reading →

COVID-19 Update – June 21, 2020 – 45,755 cases

#Middlebury #COVID19 #Coronavirus On Sunday, June 21, 2020, Connecticut state officials said there were 45,755 COVID-19 cases in the state as of Saturday, June 20, at 8:30 p.m. This ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of June 22, 2020

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A plan you’ve kept on hold for a long time finally could be greenlighted. But in typical Aries form, you’ll need to be ... Continue Reading →

At-home allergy shots pose too-high risk

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: After giving myself allergy shots at home for years, my allergy doctor’s group has decided that it’s too dangerous for patients to do ... Continue Reading →