Cat can’t keep paws out of water dish

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have an older cat, Haley, who has developed an annoying habit. After using the litter box, she puts her paws into her water dish (the dish ... Continue Reading →

Potato latkes aren’t just for Hanukkah

#Middlebury “When the calendar turns to December, we’re a blended family as far as holiday traditions go,” said professional caterer and mom Carole Blumenberg Garrigos. Her ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Nov. 27, 2018

#Middlebury Add a few drops of water to votive cups before adding a candle. The wax will float on the water, and when the candle burns down, it won’t get stuck in the votive ... Continue Reading →

Collectors seek early coffee mills

#Middlebury Morning coffee has been a necessity for centuries, and there have been numerous patents for coffee-making machines. The first American patent was given to Thomas Bruff Sr. ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of Nov. 26, 2018

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A project benefits from your organizational skills that get it up and running. Your success leaves a highly favorable impression. ... Continue Reading →

Platelet donations are perfectly safe

#Middlebury #Platelets DEAR DR. ROACH: I am writing about platelet donations. As a way of giving back, I donate platelets. I was wondering if there is a time that a person should stop ... Continue Reading →

Time to cash those old savings bonds?

#Middlebury #Seniors Did you stash away savings bonds years ago? Do you know what they’re worth now? While savings bonds used to be a great way to put money aside for the future, ... Continue Reading →

Islands’ veterans’ appeals claims given top priority

#Middlebury #Veterans Maybe you didn’t catch it on the news, but recently there was a Category 5 super typhoon in the Pacific Ocean that impacted the Northern Mariana Islands. ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – Nov. 23, 2018

#Middlebury #Sports Questions Who holds the major-league record for most consecutive games reaching base safely at least twice per game? Which of the following major-league players ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – Nov. 22, 2018

#Middlebury “We the Animals” (R) – Raul Castillo and Sheila Vand play Ma and Paps to three wild, unbroken brothers in upstate New York. The young, inexperienced parents unleash ... Continue Reading →