Marjorie “Jane” Fontaine Obituary

#Middlebury #Obituary Loving and devoted mother, grandmother and sister Mrs. Marjorie Jane (Herrick) Fontaine, 78, of Middlebury passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Dec. 17, ... Continue Reading →

Scented pomander balls add to holiday decor

#Middlebury Inserting whole cloves into a firm apple or citrus fruit to create what is known as a pomander is a lovely traditional craft you might remember doing when you were young. ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – Dec. 18, 2018

#Middlebury Putting up new calendars? Before you toss your old one, be sure to look through it for important anniversaries, and cut out and save any pictures or art that might be reusable ... Continue Reading →

Majolica punch bowls were popular in the 1860s

#Middlebury $Antiques If you were getting ready for the traditional Christmas party in 1860s England, you might have been searching the storage cupboards for the holiday punch bowl. ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of Dec. 17, 2018

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Careful, Lamb. Don’t let your generous nature lead to some serious overspending as you contemplate your holiday gift-giving. ... Continue Reading →

Forget bottled water; tap water is better

#Middlebury #alopecia DEAR DR. ROACH: Bottled and purified water sales have increased over the years. I often see advertisements showing filters attached to faucets that “take out ... Continue Reading →

New scam has you pay with gift card

#Middlebury #Seniors If you get calls from people claiming to be from the utility company or an alleged family member, or even the Internal Revenue Service, and they try to scare you ... Continue Reading →

New GI Bill fiasco leaves Vets in debt

#Middlebury #Veterans The Forever GI Bill, which expands education benefits for veterans and their families, was supposed to take effect Aug. 1, 2018. It didn’t happen. Due to ... Continue Reading →

Steinmanns developed Westview Heights subdivision

#Middlebury #WestviewHeights By DR. ROBERT L. RAFFORD Between 1900 and 1950, the population of Middlebury expanded from 736 residents in 1900 to 3,318 in 1950, a population increase ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – Dec. 14, 2018

#Middlebury #Sports Questions Who was the first African-American pitcher in the major leagues? Name the last Texas Ranger before Neftali Feliz in 2010 to win the American League Rookie ... Continue Reading →