Moments in Time – Nov. 14, 2018
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On Nov. 26, 1872, the Great Diamond Hoax, one of the most notorious mining swindles of the time, is exposed. Two Kentucky cousins had salted a mine with a few diamonds, ... Continue Reading →
Was case of ‘Bird Lung’ an allergy or infection?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I was a very active, healthy 68-year-old until March, when I was hospitalized for two weeks for bilateral pneumonia. I was told by doctors at the hospital ... Continue Reading →
MLT property has unique features
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By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY
Mother Nature intervened with the first nor’easter of the season, postponing the public introduction to the newest Middlebury Land Trust (MLT) ... Continue Reading →
Woven placemats hold Thanksgiving memories
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I’m thankful for Thanksgiving. It’s a time to gather with friends and relatives around a table, savor one another’s favorite dishes, anticipate pies with ... Continue Reading →
Now Here’s A Tip – Nov. 13, 2018
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“I have two guest bedrooms that hardly get used until holidays. I keep the beds made up, but when I am expecting guests I will usually strip the beds to freshen the sheets ... Continue Reading →
Skittles turkey sells for thousands
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The 16-inch-high turkey made in 1907 (see photo) is not a toy, but a “package” that held game parts. It is made of a composition material and has glass eyes and metal ... Continue Reading →
Salome’s Stars – Week of Nov. 12, 2018
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep your feelings to yourself as you work through an awkward circumstance. Complaining is useless, and also unwise since your words ... Continue Reading →
Puppy has a taste for socks
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 18-month-old puppy, Sparks, will go for any sock he sees, shred it to bits and try to swallow it. I take away any sock he gets hold of, and I ... Continue Reading →
Medicare for 2019
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We have until Dec. 7 to make final decisions about our Medicare plans. If you make changes, they will start Jan. 1, 2019. Many of us will decide to stay ... Continue Reading →
Still seeking records 45 years after fire
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In July 1973 a fire broke out in the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis. By the time it was finally put out four days later, with the help of firefighters ... Continue Reading →
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