Senior Scamming 101

#Middlebury #Seniors One in 18 seniors will become the victim of scammers this year, and those thieves will steal $3 billion from us. Others say these figures are too low because many ... Continue Reading →

We’re not victims

#Middlebury #Veterans Veterans make up about one-third of the federal workforce. That means a lot of us were affected by the shutdown. Some in the mainstream press (as well as the government ... Continue Reading →

Francis “Frank” W. Luskay obituary

#Middlebury #Obituary Mr. Francis “Frank” W. Luskay, 91, of Middlebury passed away Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. He was the husband of Jennie (Manzik) Luskay. Frank was born in Waterbury, ... Continue Reading →

Winning Ways – The Power of Empathy

#Middlebury Insights for Constructive Living by PAT IANNUZZI Empathy is a feeling. It’s the ability to demonstrate recognition, awareness, and appreciation for the thoughts and ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – Feb. 8, 2019

#Middlebury #Sports Questions Since 1969, how many times have the Boston Red Sox won the A.L. East title? Two Minnesota Twins were 20-game winners during the 1990s. Name them. Four ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – Feb. 7, 2019

#Middlebury “Widows” (R) – Director Steve McQueen (“12 Years a Slave”) kills it in this woman-centric, dark and penetrating crime caper. A gang of crooks is killed while ripping ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – Feb. 7, 2019

#Middlebury Q: Is it true that Chris Harrison is going to be the next Bachelor? I think it’s a great idea if it’s true. – M.M. A: The longtime host of ABC’s “The ... Continue Reading →

Hooray! Chocolate for Valentine’s Day

#Middlebury #ValentinesDay With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, have you wondered how the connection between chocolates and love was created, or how the tradition of giving ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Feb. 6, 2019

#Middlebury On Feb. 24, 1836, Texan Col. William Travis sends a desperate plea for help when the Mexican army of 5,000 soldiers badly outnumber the several hundred defenders of the ... Continue Reading →

Don’t fleas know it’s winter?

#Middlebury #Fleas DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Help! It’s January, and I shouldn’t have fleas in my house, but they’re everywhere. I don’t give my dog or cat a ... Continue Reading →