“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” ~ Burton Hillis Share this: Share on X (Opens in new ... Continue Reading →

Poem A Day – Dec. 19, 2016

#MIDDLEBURY Love Poem Susan Wheeler My mother wouldn’t stand up to wave. My father made certain the door locked behind me. But when I went for your door you came too. Your mouth made ... Continue Reading →

Poem A Day – Dec. 18, 2016

#MIDDLEBURY New Jersey Craig Morgan Teicher I was afraid the past would catch up with me, would find this new house too like the scarred old childhood home. But it hasn’t yet. ... Continue Reading →

Priest blesses Middlebury Knights’ new rotisserie/smoker

#MIDDLEBURY #KoC The Rev. Dennis Vincenzo blesses the new Knights of Columbus rotisserie and smoker Nov. 27 as members, left to right, Arnold Nordby, Lou Orsini, Vincenzo, Joseph Hanggi ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – Dec. 17, 2016

#MIDDLEBURY By Chris Richcreek Questions Who was the last Kansas City Royals player before Kendrys Morales in 2015 to belt three home runs in a game? Between 1970 and 2000, who hit ... Continue Reading →

Poem A Day – Dec. 17, 2016

#MIDDLEBURY The Candle Indoors Gerard Manley Hopkins Some candle clear burns somewhere I come by. I muse at how its being puts blissful back With yellowy moisture mild night’s ... Continue Reading →

Poem A Day – Dec. 16, 2016

#MIDDLEBURY The Idler Alice Dunbar-Nelson An idle lingerer on the wayside’s road, He gathers up his work and yawns away; A little longer, ere the tiresome load Shall be reduced ... Continue Reading →

Know Middlebury’s winter parking ordinance

#MIDDLEBURY #POLICE #WINTER Middlebury Police Chief Fran Dabbo, on behalf of his department and the Middlebury Public Works Department, reminds residents that winter weather conditions ... Continue Reading →

Poem A Day – Dec. 15, 2016

#MIDDLEBURY The Sea David Baker urchins spread. They want enough room on the seabed, along the black basaltic jet of offshore reef, sun-pied, out-swept, or down along the darker overcrowded urchin ... Continue Reading →

Fire and fireplace safety tips for the holiday season

#MIDDLEBURY #FIREPLACE #SAFETY (StatePoint) The holiday season is full of family, friendship and good cheer, but it’s important to keep in mind that this time of year also can pose ... Continue Reading →