Hop Brook Lake beach closes temporarily

#Middlebury #HopBrookLake The Army Corps of Engineers announced Thursday, June 28, that on Friday, June 29, it will temporarily close the swimming area at Hop Brook Lake on Route 63 ... Continue Reading →

Salad celebrates the red, white and blue

#Middlebury #KitchenDiva One of the most recognized symbols of the Fourth of July celebration is the American flag. It began with 13 stars, and today 50 stars are displayed to represent ... Continue Reading →

Is doggie door a safe escape?

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: The article about not leaving pets outside for too long because of coyotes is silly. There’s an easy solution: Just install a dog ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – June 28, 2018

#Middlebury #MomentsInTime On July 15, 1606, Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn is born in Leiden, the son of a miller. His humble origins may help account for the uncommon depth of compassion ... Continue Reading →

Deviled eggs are a summer favorite

#Middlebury #DonnasDay Nothing sparks memories of family picnics and barbecue get-togethers like a platter of bright yellow-and-white deviled eggs. Sometimes dressed up with a dusting ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – June 27, 2018

#Middlebury #NowHeresATip Moving tip: Put books into suitcases, which often have wheels and good handles, in order to transport them. Books placed in boxes can get unbalanced when ... Continue Reading →

Antique wooden Uncle Sam has value

#Middlebury #Kovels   Uncle Sam wearing a blue tailcoat with stars, red striped pants, a red striped top hat and sporting a beard and goatee is not the first symbol for the United ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of June 25, 2018

#Middlebury #horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Count to 10 if you must, but don’t lose your temper, despite that person’s (you know who!) efforts to goad you into reacting. ... Continue Reading →

Genetic screening may be helpful for some

#Middlebury #ToYourGoodHealth DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 62-year-old female who weighs 97 pounds and is 4 feet, 10 inches tall. I’m a non-smoker, non-drinker. I’m a mother of ... Continue Reading →

VA slashes backlog of claims appeals

#Middlebury #VeteransPost The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a major reduction in the number of disability claim appeals that had piled up. This year it managed to clear ... Continue Reading →