Botsford requests 2.48-percent budget increase

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Region 15 Superintendent of Schools Regina Botsford on Monday night presented to the Board of Education a proposed 2015-16 budget of $65.26 million, a 2.48 percent, ... Continue Reading →

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One-car accident cuts power to local businesses

Middlebury Police Chief James Viadero said a local business owner was involved in a one car-motor vehicle accident at approximately 4 a.m. today on Rte. 63 near 850 Straits Turnpike. ... Continue Reading →

Poem A Day – Feb. 23, 2015

Disarming of Shadow, Arming of Light Rachel Eliza Griffiths I wish I were like Johnny Cash & thought my heart was mine. I’ve worn a black suit my entire life. It suits the ... Continue Reading →

Police ask for help locating Subway store robber

Sunday, Feb. 22, at approximately 7 p.m., Middlebury Police officers responded to the Subway Sandwich Shop at 750 Straits Turnpike in Middlebury on a report of an armed robbery in ... Continue Reading →

Poem A Day – Feb. 22, 2015

Interim Lola Ridge The earth is motionless And poised in space … A great bird resting in its flight Between the alleys of the stars. It is the wind’s hour off …. The ... Continue Reading →

Eversource says clear snow from gas meters, vents

BERLIN, Conn. (Feb. 20, 2015) – With more winter weather on the way, Eversource is encouraging customers to safely remove snow and ice from gas meters and vents, especially when clearing ... Continue Reading →

Fundraiser will feature magician

  The Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host a pasta dinner and “Night of Magic” with Jim Sisti Saturday, March 21, at 5 p.m. at the Middlebury Fire ... Continue Reading →

MRTC offers scholarships for high school seniors

The Middlebury Republican Town Committee (MRTC) has announced its scholarship opportunities for the 2015 graduating class of high school seniors. One $1,000 and two $500 scholarships ... Continue Reading →

Ralph Frederick Gilnack Jr. Obituary

Husband of Janet (Johnson) Gilnack Ralph Frederick Gilnack Jr., 81, of Middlebury passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. He was the husband of Janet (Johnson) Gilnack and the late Irene ... Continue Reading →