Moments in Time – November 9, 2022

#MiddleburyCT On Nov. 7, 1885, at a remote spot called Craigellachie in the mountains of British Columbia, the last spike is driven into Canada’s first transcontinental railway. ... Continue Reading →

Pumpkin gives bread pudding a seasonal twist

#Middlebury #PumpkinBreadPudding In a season traditionally overflowing with good things to eat, let’s add another entry to the dessert table, shall we? I’m talking about ... Continue Reading →

Veterinary careers can be rewarding

#Middlebury #VeterinaryCareers DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’d love to work with animals as a career. But I’m not sure I want to go through years of college to become a veterinarian, ... Continue Reading →

Excess connective tissue leads to outward skin condition

#MiddleburyCT #LiverCancer #ConnectiveTissue DEAR DR. ROACH: In my 40s, I developed lumps in the palm of my hands. I was diagnosed with Dupuytren’s contracture and underwent hand ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – November 8, 2022

#MiddleburyCT Got soap scum? Mix dishwashing detergent with baking soda and use it to scrub bathroom walls. It’s very effective, and surprisingly gentle, as baking soda is a ... Continue Reading →

Poster art features tandem bicyclists

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #PosterArt This 1894 poster could have been made for an Olympic event in the early 1900s or well into the 20th century. Tandem bicycling was a Summer Olympics ... Continue Reading →

Inspector General’s Office uncovers fraud

#Middlebury #Veterans #Fraud VETERANS POST By Freddy Groves It’s always amazing what folks think they can get away with, especially when the Department of Veterans Affairs Office ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of November 7, 2022

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel compelled to get involved on the “right side” of a seemingly unfair fight, but appearances can be deceptive. Get ... Continue Reading →

CPAP, bedrail products recalled

#Middlebury #Seniors #SocialSecurity Several disturbing items have been in the news lately. Have you heard about these product recalls? CPAP machines: Two dozen different CPAP machines ... Continue Reading →

Help for veteran caregivers expands

#Middlebury #Veterans VETERANS POST By Freddy Groves The Department of Veterans Affairs is giving a helping hand to veteran caregivers of all eras. The Program of Comprehensive Assistance ... Continue Reading →