Couch Theater – May 21, 2020

#Middlebury #DVD Movies reviewed in this week’s column have just been released on video and DVD. “Birds of Prey” (R) – Margot Robbie is at her overly bright, psychotic best ... Continue Reading →

COVID-19 Update – May 20, 2020 – 39,017 cases

#Middlebury #COVID19 #Coronavirus On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Connecticut state officials said there were 39,017 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state as 12 p.m. This is an increase ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury restaurants ready for outdoor dining

#Middlebury Middlebury Zoning Enforcement Officer Curtis Bosco said six Middlebury restaurants opened outdoor dining May 20, as permitted by the State of Connecticut. They are: Kitchen ... Continue Reading →

Make Memorial Day more than a holiday

#Middlebury #MemorialDay #COVID19 Memorial Day is a federal holiday created to remember those who died while serving our country. Because of the battle we are currently waging against ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – May 20, 2020

#Middlebury On June 3, 1800, President John Adams becomes the first acting president to take up residence in Washington, D.C. Unfortunately the White House was not yet finished, so ... Continue Reading →

Are therapy dogs tax deductible?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I spend quite a bit of money each year on my two Corgis: veterinary care, grooming, toys and a pet sitter. They’re also registered as therapy ... Continue Reading →

COVID-19 Update – May 19, 2020 – 38,430 cases

#Middlebury #COVID19 #Coronavirus On May 19, 2020, Connecticut state officials said there were 38,430 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state as of Monday, May 18, at 8:30 p.m. This is ... Continue Reading →

Stuffed new potatoes – a Spanish tapas snack

#Middlebury Do your kids snack all day? Some parents call it “grazing.” And when kids grab a bite here or there, it’s fine, as long as their quick forays into the kitchen ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 19, 2020

#Middlebury “I found a small waste basket that fits right between the wall and my dryer. There’s a gap that’s about 8 inches wide. The lip of the basket keeps it from ... Continue Reading →

Airline chair from 1930s reappeared in 1990s

#Middlebury #Antiques Kem Weber (1889-1963) followed a strange path in his life, going from a farmer in Berlin to a famous modern architect and designer in the United States. He apprenticed ... Continue Reading →