Conservation Commission approves distribution facility application

#MiddleburyCT #DistributionFacility #InlandWetlands The Middlebury Conservation Commission on May 10, 2023, approved Inland Wetlands Application #490 from Drubner Associates for the ... Continue Reading →

Turn off lights tonight to help migrating birds

Cornell University’s BirdCast model predicts high-intensity bird migration over our region tonight, Wednesday, May 10. Large numbers of birds will be flying! To protect migratory ... Continue Reading →

Make Mother’s Day sweeter with easy chocolate truffle

#MiddleburyCT #MothersDay #NoBakeTruffle Mother’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate the love and sacrifice of all the amazing mothers and mother figures in our lives. This ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – May 10, 2023

#MiddleburyCT On May 27, 1679, the Habeas Corpus Act passed, strengthening an individual’s right to contest unlawful arrest and imprisonment. The act is considered one of the ... Continue Reading →

Readers sound off on dogs’ front yard ‘gifts’

#MiddleburyCT #DogPoop #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have so many thoughts after reading the letter from the woman with the shared driveway whose neighbor leaves her dog’s ... Continue Reading →

Medication used for perimenstrual asthma poses health risk

#MiddleburyCT #PermenstrualAsthma #CareFacilities #TipJar DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 55-year-old perimenopausal woman who developed asthma a few years ago. My symptoms always start ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 9, 2023

#MiddleburyCT My mom was dealing with a rough health patch recently, and my dad was in charge of all her doctor visits. There was a lot of follow-up to keep track of, and many different ... Continue Reading →

Tramp art is a form of American folk art

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #TrampArt The most heartfelt things are made by hand. This picture frame can surround a loved one with colorful hearts. It’s an example of American folk ... Continue Reading →

Planning & Zoning to consider B&Bs

#MiddleburyCT #B&B At their May 4 meeting, the Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) accepted an application for a zoning text change to allow town wide bed and breakfast ... Continue Reading →

The Saga of Bessie Webster – Part II

#MiddleburyCT #BessieWebster By DR. ROBERT L. RAFFORD Part II of V – Betsey “Bessie” Webster, a Native American woman, was born into poverty in Middlebury, Connecticut, on September ... Continue Reading →