VA suspends changes to caregiver program

#Middlebury #Veterans The Department of Veterans Affairs recently asked for public comment about proposed changes to the Family Caregiver program, and many of you must have replied ... Continue Reading →

Diamond Match Co. once located here

#Middlebury By DR. ROBERT L. RAFFORD Middlebury is matchless in many ways. Our hills embellish a rolling and picturesque landscape; Lake Quassapaug lends its beauty and provides great ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – Jan. 10, 2019

#Middlebury “What They Had” (NR) – “What They Had” captures the sweet heartbreak of loving someone who is slipping away, and the impossible decisions that we must make in ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – Jan. 10, 2019

#Middlebury Q: I’m a big fan of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” reality programs. I’ve often wondered, with so many of these couples breaking up after getting ... Continue Reading →

Fight flu, colds with healthy foods

#Middlebury Cold and flu season is upon us, but you can cook your way to better health and lessen your chances of getting the flu or a cold by eating certain healthy foods. One thing ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Jan. 9, 2019

#Middlebury On Jan. 24, 1848, a millwright named James Marshall discovers gold along the banks of Sutter’s Creek in California, forever changing the course of history in the ... Continue Reading →

Do dogs really need coats in winter?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: You recently addressed someone leaving a dog out in the cold. Your answer was great, except that I wonder about putting a warm vest on the dog. ... Continue Reading →

Make firestarters with recycled candles

#Middlebury #Firestarter Sometimes, as I’m pulling candle stubs and melted wax from candlesticks and votive holders at the end of the holidays or a birthday party, I think about ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Jan. 8, 2019

#Middlebury #Tip Studies show that people who eat more fiber take in fewer calories, and if you’re on a healthy mission, take heed: Keep your focus on whole food sources of fiber, ... Continue Reading →

Find advertising signs at antiques shows, art galleries, auctions

#Middlebury #Antiques Advertising signs are popular collectibles at antiques shows, but some are sold as art at galleries or auctions. Travel posters, French art deco wine ads, art ... Continue Reading →