Celebrate fortune, happiness and health in the Chinese New Year

#MiddleburyCT #ChineseNewYear #EggFuYung This year, Chinese New Year begins on Sunday, Jan. 22 and will culminate with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 5 as we welcome the year of the Rabbit. You ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – January 18, 2023

#MiddleburyCT On Jan. 30, 1661, Oliver Cromwell was ritually executed. That is, his corpse was. The former Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England was posthumously convicted ... Continue Reading →

Emotional support animals are a lifelong responsibility

#MiddleburyCT #EmotionalSupportAnimals DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I am wondering how I can get an emotional support animal. I noticed a woman in the local pharmacy today whose dog wore ... Continue Reading →

Family history of breast cancer prompts man to get examined

#MiddleburyCT #BreastCancer DEAR DR. ROACH: My mother and both of her sisters had breast cancer in their 30s, with my mother eventually passing after her third bout at age 43. They ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – January 17, 2023

#MiddleburyCT Make ice cubes out of punch when you are entertaining. I like to make different combinations, which can be adapted for adult and child parties. One that I like very much ... Continue Reading →

Some antique Betty lamps have high value

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #BettyLamp Think how difficult it was before 1800, when you had to have light to work at night and there were only candles or several kinds of oil lamps. By ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of January 16, 2023

#MiddleburyCT #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An old adversary wants to make amends now that a new year has commenced. The decision is yours, but wouldn’t it be nice to ... Continue Reading →

Having a pet is good for seniors

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Pets The studies are clear: Owning a pet is good for us. For those of us who stay home much of the time, having a pet can be a boon to our physical and mental ... Continue Reading →

Help veterans in 2023

#MiddleburyCT #Veterans VETERANS POST By Freddy Groves Recently retired or unemployed, at loose ends and wondering what your next steps should be? If you’re looking for ways to ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – January 13, 2023

#MiddleburyCT #Sports Questions Who won the women’s gold medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships eight consecutive times from 1998-2005? What player, nicknamed the “Latvian ... Continue Reading →