Celebrity Extra – January 13, 2022

#Middlebury Q: Who plays Beth on the hit show “Yellowstone”? I’ve never seen her before. – M.C. A: Kelly Reilly plays headstrong Beth Dutton, daughter to Kevin Costner’s ... Continue Reading →

DEEP says limit exposure to wood smoke air pollution

#Middlebury #WoodStove (HARTFORD)— With the arrival of frigid temperatures across Connecticut, many residents are turning to wood to heat their homes. But did you know that one old, ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury Lions Club – Part I of II

#Middlebury #LionsClub By DR. ROBERT L. RAFFORD Helen Adams Keller (1880-1968), the Alabama-born political activist, lecturer and author, changed the world. Speaking in Cincinnati ... Continue Reading →

Healthy soup makes eating vegetables easy

#Middlebury #Soup Like most folks, I’ve resolved to eat more vegetables in the new year. Here’s an inexpensive and appetizing idea that’s been making my goal much ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – January 12, 2022

#Middlebury On Jan. 26, 1788, Capt. Arthur Phillip guides a fleet of 11 British ships carrying convicts to the colony of New South Wales, effectively founding Australia. The date eventually ... Continue Reading →

Off-leash dogs bane of his walks in woods

#Middlebury #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog, Hatch, and I frequently walk the trails of a state park near my house. A leash is required in the park, but many dog owners ignore ... Continue Reading →

Easy grilled cheese sandwiches for a crowd

#Middlebury #GrilledCheese Is there such a thing as easy entertaining? When reviewing our busy December days, I admit that in spite of my intentions, parties became a bit of a production ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 11, 2022

#Middlebury Freshen stuffed animals by securing a few in a pillowcase and adding a fabric softener sheet. Put in the dryer on low heat for 20 minutes, then remove and brush out the ... Continue Reading →

Bell toys date to late 1800s

#Middlebury #Antiques #BellToys Bell toys, a type of pull toy that had moving parts that rang a bell, were made in America just after the Civil War. The Gong Bell Co. of Connecticut ... Continue Reading →

COVID-19 Update – Monday, January 10, 2022 – 605,116 cases

#Middlebury #COVID19 #Coronavirus Reports are published Mondays and Thursdays, usually after 4 p.m., unless delayed due to a holiday. Report Highlights Middlebury had 40 new confirmed ... Continue Reading →