Couch Theater – Aug. 29, 2019

#Middlebury #DVDs “The Hustle” (PG-13) – In this remake of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Josephine Chesterfield (Anne Hathaway) is an elegant and refined beauty ... Continue Reading →

Give cooks a break with Labor Day dish

#Middlebury #LaborDay The first Monday in September is Labor Day, a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. It’s also a day of recognition of ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Aug. 28, 2019

#Middlebury On Sept. 10, 1608, English adventurer John Smith is elected council president of Jamestown, Virginia – the first permanent English settlement in North America. Smith ... Continue Reading →

Are you (and your pets) ready to bug out?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: What can I do to protect my dog and two cats if an asteroid strikes the Earth? – Curious in Fresno, California DEAR CURIOUS: To be honest, I haven’t ... Continue Reading →

Go wacky, artsy with plain clay flowerpots

#Middlebury Flowerpots are more than just containers for fragrant herbs, summer’s begonias or fall’s chrysanthemums. Grab a plain clay pot the next time you and your kids ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Aug. 27, 2019

#Middlebury What’s going on sale in September? Look for cookware, dishes, pool toys and pool accessories, patio furniture, plus great deals on new cars (2020 models and closeout ... Continue Reading →

Some old lawn sprinklers have high value

#Middlebury #Antiques Decorators and gardening columnists are reporting that the latest look for a garden includes furnishings to make it look like an indoor room. Chairs, tables, rugs, ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of Aug. 26, 2019

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Despite your Aries penchant for wanting to tackle a problem head-on, you might want to take a little more time to see how a current ... Continue Reading →

Does high potassium mean no bananas?

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old man in excellent overall health. Routine bloodwork recently showed an elevated potassium level of 5.6. For the most part, I follow ... Continue Reading →

Beware heat’s impact on seniors

#Middlebury #Seniors Summer heat … although the days are getting shorter, it’s just not ending. As seniors, we need to beware the impact that heat can have on us, especially ... Continue Reading →