Seniors say “no” to sharing health information

By MATILDA CHARLES How do seniors feel about sharing their health information? A poll dealing with health-data privacy conducted last fall by Truven Health Analytics, in conjunction ... Continue Reading →

New column focuses on helping parents

SCHOOL DAZE by Mrs. M. Greetings to all! Welcome to “School Daze” by Mrs. M. Every month I will share information with you, parents of school-age children, on a variety of topics. ... Continue Reading →

Rose Shaker Obituary

One of the original founders of The Shaker Auto Group WATERBURY — Our beloved Rose Shaker passed away into eternal rest on March 2, 2015. She was surrounded by three generations of ... Continue Reading →

Keeping a dog off the counter

By Sam Mazzotta DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My poodle mix, Shep, loves to jump up on the kitchen counter – not just put his paws up, but his entire body. He will do it whether we’re ... Continue Reading →

Nora and Phoebe need homes

NORA Nora is an extremely affectionate, pretty and petite cuddler. This spayed female calico mix cat is approximately 4 years old and is fine with other mellow cats. She is a total ... Continue Reading →

Maria (Matos) Santos Obituary

Maria (Matos) Santos, 94, of Waterbury, widow of Antonio J. Santos, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Santos was born ... Continue Reading →

Spot checks find underage drinkers

Middlebury Police Chief James Viadero reported that the Middlebury Police Department, working with agents from the State Liquor Control Commission, conducted spot checks of Middlebury ... Continue Reading →

St. John presents town budget, reductions start

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Middlebury First Selectman Edward B. St. John presented a proposed 2015-16 $10.30 million town budget to the Board of Finance (BoF) at the board’s Feb. 11 ... Continue Reading →

Botsford requests 2.48-percent budget increase

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Region 15 Superintendent of Schools Regina Botsford on Monday night presented to the Board of Education a proposed 2015-16 budget of $65.26 million, a 2.48 percent, ... Continue Reading →

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