Penny toys now worth much more

#Middlebury #Antiques Children have always wanted to imitate the activities of people they see. So, toys have been made for centuries that are dressed to look like friends and, if possible, ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of May 11, 2020

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A seemingly stalled romantic situation could benefit from your reassurance that you want this relationship to work. And if you do, ... Continue Reading →

Joint pain not usual statin side effect

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old white male. I take one 20-mg pravastatin per day to manage my cholesterol. One of the side effects is joint pain. Are you aware ... Continue Reading →

Help fill the hours with an e-reader

#Middlebury #Seniors I don’t often recommend specific products in this column, but there’s one that many of us could use right now: a Kindle. The Kindle is a handheld reading ... Continue Reading →

Vets keep distance outside coffee shop

#Middlebury #Veterans I ventured into town today to check on the rumor: the town was dead, the streets empty, not a soul in sight. It was mostly true. Very few cars were parked along ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – May 7, 2020

#Middlebury Q: When will the season finale of “S.W.A.T.” air? Were they done filming before the pandemic stopped production? – E.O. A: The final episode of the current season ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – May 7, 2020

#Middlebury #DVD Movies reviewed in this week’s column have recently been released on streaming video and DVD. “The Rhythm Section” (R) – Stephanie (Blake Lively) lost her ... Continue Reading →

Give a Mother’s Day gift that keeps on giving

#Middlebury #MothersDay The COVID-19 crisis might make shopping for Mother’s Day a little challenging this year. Like many of you, our special family celebrations have taken place ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – May 6, 2020

#Middlebury On May 20, 1506, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus dies in Spain. Columbus, and most others, underestimated the world’s size, calculating that East Asia must ... Continue Reading →

Should one give CBD treats to pets?

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Should I give my dog CBD-infused pet treats to calm his anxiety? What other methods are available for giving CBD to pets? – Carlos in San ... Continue Reading →