VA adds benefits application in Spanish

#Middlebury The Department of Veterans Affairs now offers a Spanish version of the application to receive benefits. Hispanic Americans have been very much part of the U.S. military, ... Continue Reading →

Many seniors live on only Social Security

#Middlebury A big percentage of retired seniors have only Social Security for income. The average Social Security benefit is $1,409.91 per month. Taken together, those two facts can ... Continue Reading →

Should you switch to alkaline water?

#Middlebury DEAR DR. ROACH: With everyone drinking a lot of water during the summer, I noticed that the water depot where I fill up my gallon jugs supplies water in different ranges ... Continue Reading →

Sports Quiz – Aug. 24, 2018

#Middlebury Questions In 2017, Chris Sale became the first Boston Red Sox pitcher to strike out 10 or more batters in 12 games before the All-Star break. Which Boston pitcher did it ... Continue Reading →

Celebrity Extra – Aug. 23, 2018

#Middlebury Q: I’ve seen previews for a new, live-action “The Little Mermaid.” Is there anything you can tell me about it? It looks really good! – Jeanette F. in Florida A: ... Continue Reading →

Couch Theater – Aug. 23, 2018

#Middlebury “Deadpool 2” (R) – Your favorite fourth-wall-breaking, red-and-black-spandex-wearing, irreverent superhero is back in action in “Deadpool 2.” While recovering ... Continue Reading →

Make way for summer squash

#Middlebury I vividly remember when I first fell in love with summer squash. My newly planted kitchen garden was full of all types of herbs, tomatoes, peppers and long, vibrant green ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – Aug. 22, 2018

#Middlebury On Sept. 7, 1776, during the Revolutionary War, the American submersible craft Turtle attempts to attach a time bomb to the hull of British Admiral Richard Howe’s ... Continue Reading →

Fat cat complains about diet

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Help! My 6-year-old cat Misti has a serious weight problem, and the veterinarian said she needs to drop several pounds. The vet told me to feed ... Continue Reading →

Enjoy watermelon before summer ends

#Middlebury As summer wanes, I’m all for bringing on one last hurrah for watermelon. It’s such a convenient, “good for you” cool-down snack that quenches thirst and ... Continue Reading →