Couch Theater – Nov. 8, 2018

#Middlebury “Incredibles 2” (PG) – Superheros are banned, and the Incredible family is relegated to a dreary existence. But wait! A mysterious patron seeks to bring back the glory ... Continue Reading →

Get the scoop on winter squash

#Middlebury Winter squash are prominently displayed at grocery stores in the fall and winter months, but many shoppers pass them by because they don’t know what to do with them. ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Nov. 7, 2018

#Middlebury On Nov. 19, 1863, at the dedication of a military cemetery at Gettysburg, Pa., President Abraham Lincoln delivers one of the most memorable speeches in American history. ... Continue Reading →

Cat returns home riddled with fleas

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I went on a weeklong Caribbean cruise with friends and left my cat, Fuzzy, with a pet sitter who kept her in her home. The sitter had good references, ... Continue Reading →

Help kids make mini succulent pumpkins

#Middlebury Just in time for Thanksgiving and December holiday gatherings, stylish mini pumpkins can star in stripes, white and various shades of orange for eye-catching place settings ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Nov. 6, 2018

#Middlebury Here’s a great recipe substitution: “If you do not have cream, melted vanilla ice cream can be used for icings on cakes or pastries.” – P.B. in North Dakota “I ... Continue Reading →

Faience bowl is one of many Emile Galle creations

#Middlebury Talented artists often become well-known for just one type of art when they actually created many different things. Emile Galle (1846-1904), the famous artist known for ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of Nov. 5, 2018

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You enjoy the attention early in the week, but it might be a good idea to opt for some privacy by week’s end so that you can ... Continue Reading →

Risks, benefits of HPV vaccine for boys

#Middlebury DEAR DR. ROACH: What are your thoughts on the pros and cons of HPV vaccine for boys? – L.P.B. ANSWER: There are risks and benefits to the individual, but also benefits ... Continue Reading →

Get cash for your old cell phone

#Middlebury How many of us stick our old cellphones in a drawer when we buy a new one? Too many of us, more than 50 percent, according to a recent survey. Some of us have just thrown ... Continue Reading →