New steps to an appeal

#Middlebury The Department of Veterans Affairs reached a big goal two weeks early in September: It delivered 81,000 appeals decisions for fiscal 2018. That’s 28,000 more decisions ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – Oct. 5, 2018

#Middlebury #Sports Questions Entering 2018, when was the last time a pitcher started 36 or more games in a major-league season? Which major-league team did Lou Piniella manage first, ... Continue Reading →

DEEP Fishing Report – Oct. 4, 2018

#Middlebury #Fishing The email with the fishing report included this information: “Note that we started our 2018 BROODSTOCK ATLANTIC SALMON stockings. Mount Tom Pond (115 fish) ... Continue Reading →

Columbus Day Weekend Events

#Middlebury Columbus Day Weekend events Oct. 5 – 8, 2018 This weekend’s events include the Blessing of the Animals, an art exhibit, a rummage sale, a fundraiser for the Master’s ... Continue Reading →

Boutique offers wedding savings

#Middlebury By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Ballantyne Brides in Middlebury offers brides savings on their wedding gowns, veils, and accessories, including hair ornaments and vintage jewelry for ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – Oct. 4, 2018

#Middlebury Q: I’m a big fan of Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott from the Hallmark channel. Apparently, they’re going to star in a new mystery series and have starred together ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – Oct. 4, 2018

#Middlebury “The First Purge” (R) – As has been established in the first three films in this series, the Purge is a horrific (or hedonistic) annual set-aside of 12 hours during ... Continue Reading →

Healthy eating helps control blood pressure

#Middlebury If you didn’t have high blood pressure before, there’s a good chance you do now. Last year, new guidelines from the American Heart Association, the American ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Oct. 3, 2018

#Middlebury On Oct. 20, 1803, the U.S. Senate approves a treaty with France providing for the purchase of the territory of Louisiana, which would double the size of the United States. ... Continue Reading →

Husband needs to stop barking at dog

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Whenever our dog Champ starts barking, my husband barks back at him. I know he’s doing it as a joke, but Champ keeps barking right through ... Continue Reading →