Turmeric: Ancient spice has modern benefits

#Middlebury Turmeric has “spiced up” the news over the past few years! It’s a unique ingredient with an ancient history. Turmeric is thought to have originated in India over ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Sept. 12, 2018

#Middlebury On Sept. 30, 1889, the Wyoming state convention approves a constitution that includes granting women the right to vote. Admitted into the union the following year, Wyoming ... Continue Reading →

Some kids prefer pocket pets

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I decided my 10-year-old daughter was ready to have a pet after watching her interact with friends’ dogs and cats. When I asked her if she’d ... Continue Reading →

After school time is prime time for kids

#Middlebury After-school time is prime time for school-age kids. Like that commute when adults switch gears from the end of their workday to home life, it’s a transition period ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s A Tip – Sept. 11, 2018

#Middlebury Don’t have a toothbrush holder? No need; just slip your toothbrush into an empty water bottle, and you’ll have a secure holder plus a water cup to swish with ... Continue Reading →

Decorative screens can act as giant paintings

#Middlebury Decorative screens were being used in rooms in China by the 7th century. But they were not used in Europe until the 1500s. It wasn’t until the 17th century that they ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of Sept. 10, 2018

#Middlebury ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With your Arian charm quotient at an almost all-time high this week, plus all the facts to back you up, you just might win over the last doubters ... Continue Reading →

Shingles vaccine can prevent complications

#Middlebury DEAR DR. ROACH: My boyfriend, who is in his 60s, got the recommended shingles shot a couple of years ago. Three weeks ago, he got a very bad case of shingles. It went from ... Continue Reading →

More seniors are filing for bankruptcy

#Middlebury A recent study revealed that an increasing number of seniors are filing for bankruptcy. Taking their assets and subtracting debts, these seniors have an average wealth of ... Continue Reading →

Vets stranded when VA drops the ball

#Middlebury A small home-health service in New Hampshire had to stop taking care of its 15 veterans when the Department of Veterans Affairs stopped paying the bills. Unlike major corporations, ... Continue Reading →