Sports Quiz – Dec. 7, 2018

#Middlebury Questions Who was the last N.L. player before the Marlins’ Giancarlo Stanton in 2017 (59 home runs) to hit 50 or more home runs in a season? In 2017, Boston’s ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – Dec. 6, 2018

#Middlebury Q: I heard that Roseanne had a heart attack. Is this true? How old is she now? Also, how are the ratings for her old show doing without her? – K.A. A: Roseanne Barr, who ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – Dec. 6, 2018

#Middlebury #DVDs “The Happytime Murders” (R) – Brian Henson steps out of the warm and fuzzy Muppets world to the raunchy – I mean, tauntingly raunchy – land where puppets ... Continue Reading →

Make a holiday dinner for every appetite

#Middlebury Every year, my sisters and I start planning our family holiday gatherings a few weeks ahead of time. In our immediate family of 25 adults and children, we have folks who ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Dec. 5, 2018

#Middlebury On Dec. 18, 1620, the British ship Mayflower docks at modern-day Plymouth, Mass., and its passengers prepare to begin their new settlement, Plymouth Colony. By spring, ... Continue Reading →

How long can a dog stay out in winter?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog loves to be outside so much that I built a wire run across my backyard so he can stay outside longer while I do chores inside and keep an ... Continue Reading →

Cozy up to no-sew polar fleece scarves

#Middlebury Be warm and feel cozy with easy, no-sew polar fleece scarves. Make one for each member of the family – including your dog! – in the same plaid or pattern, and you’ll ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Dec. 4, 2018

#Middlebury #Tip Metal skewers are great for a barbecue, but the tip also can be used to create fancy designs on an iced cake, just like a pencil. “If you get stuck in the snow, ... Continue Reading →

Footstools for chairs date to the Egyptians

#Middlebury Footstools, also called footrests, are not a new idea, but there are many different types, shapes and sizes. The most popular style today is the small, short, four-legged ... Continue Reading →

Voters approve Question No. 2

#Middlebury By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY We are now deep in the season of giving thanks and giving gifts. Voters started the season of giving off early on Election Day Nov. 6 when a whopping ... Continue Reading →