Social Security strategies change

by Matilda Charles Starting this month, May 2016, changes to Social Security will eliminate strategies seniors have used to maximize benefits. Unlike what some doom-mongers have said, ... Continue Reading →

Poem A Day – May 6, 2016

#MIDDLEBURY Collectors Marion Strobel The barnacle of crowds – Like a tuck On a finished skirt, unnoticed – He collected his material Covertly: A ragpicker, A scavenger ... Continue Reading →

Beware aggressive ‘IRS’ threatening calls

#MIDDLEBURY CROMWELL, Conn. – May 5, 2016 – The Connecticut Better Business Bureau is seeing a peak in the number of telephone calls from frightened consumers who are victims ... Continue Reading →

Hard work leads to salon ownership

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Asije Mamudi, owner of Aviara Salon & Spa in Middlebury, has loved styling hair ever since she was a child. So it was natural that she would go to hairdressing ... Continue Reading →

Poem A Day – May 5, 2016

#MIDDLEBURY After You Have Vanished Kevin Prufer The little red jewel in the bottom of your wineglass is so lovely I cannot rinse it out, so I go into the cool and grassy air to smoke. Which ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury town budget defeated; Region 15 budget approved

#MIDDLEBURY #SOUTHBURY Middlebury’s town budget was defeated Wednesday, May 4, by 11 votes. Votes for the budget totaled 646. Votes against the budget totaled 657. The Region ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury Lions Club requests deceased veteran Information

#MIDDLEBURY The Middlebury Lions Club is seeking information on recently deceased veterans so the club can be sure a flag is placed on their gravesite for Memorial Day. Each year, Middlebury ... Continue Reading →

Cook up a Mother’s Day to Remember

Pinot Noir Rosemary Butter Spring Vegetable and Chevre Tart (Family Features) Mother’s Day is a time for wining, dining and celebrating moms everywhere. Make this Mother’s ... Continue Reading →

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.” ~ Author Unknown Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share ... Continue Reading →

Poem A Day – May 4, 2016

#MIDDLEBURY My Most Recent Position Paper Bob Hicok A little bit of hammering goes a long way toward making the kind of noise I want my heart to look up to – or have you ever gone ... Continue Reading →