Couch Theater – June 24, 2021

#Middlebury By RACHEL ROSE “Queen Bees” (PG-13) – If it took you 20 years to finally get over the anxiety of high school cliques, “Queen Bees“ shows that it all comes back ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – June 24, 2021

#Middlebury Q: I’m really enjoying the new comedy “Hacks” on HBO Max. It’s yet another brilliant performance by Jean Smart, whom I’ve watched since her “Designing ... Continue Reading →

Three cheers for the red, white and green

#Middlebury A Fourth of July picnic, an ice-cold watermelon, patriotic songs and lots of loud, brilliantly hued fireworks are my idea of a wonderful holiday celebration. Watermelons ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – June 23, 2021

#Middlebury On July 8, 1776, a 2,000-pound copper-and-tin bell now known as the “Liberty Bell” rings out from the tower of the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) ... Continue Reading →

Pets shell-shocked by nightly fireworks

#Middlebury #Fireworks DEAR PAW’S CORNER: What is with the constant setting off of loud fireworks almost every night for the past year? My two dogs are so stressed out that they ... Continue Reading →

Celebrate Independence Day with strawberry shortcake

#Middlebury #FourthofJuly Sweet, fragrant local strawberries are plentiful right now, just in time for making strawberry shortcake, a classic summer treat that can star on your Fourth ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – June 22, 2021

#Middlebury Add a cinnamon stick or softener sheet to your vacuum bag when you change it. As you clean, you will distribute the good smell throughout your home. There’s been ... Continue Reading →

Shake hands with Uncle Sam

#Middlebury #Antiques How national symbols are chosen is often a mystery. Uncle Sam is not our oldest symbol. There were two other figures that represented our budding country during ... Continue Reading →

COVID-19 Update – Monday, June 21, 2021 – 348,757 cases

#Middlebury #COVID19 #Coronavirus Reports are published Mondays and Thursdays, usually after 4 p.m.  Report Highlights Middlebury had no change in confirmed or probable COVID-19 ... Continue Reading →

Watch out for online shopping scams on Prime Day

#Middlebury #PrimeDayScams CROMWELL, Conn.— The Better Business Bureau said this year Amazon isn’t the only retailer rolling out discounts for Prime Day (June 21-22, 2021). Walmart, ... Continue Reading →