Paw’s Corner – Young puppy just can’t ‘hold it’

By SAM MAZZOTTA DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We adopted a puppy last month. Jake is having some problems adjusting to his new home. He has soiled his own bed three times so far (we crate ... Continue Reading →

Poem A Day – Dec. 19, 2015

What the Thrush Said John Keats O Thou whose face hath felt the Winter’s wind, Whose eye has seen the snow-clouds hung in mist, And the black elm tops ‘mong the freezing ... Continue Reading →

Woodbury Transfer Station holiday hours

  The Town of Woodbury announced the Transfer Station at 82 White Deer Rocks Road in Woodbury will be open Wednesday, Dec. 23, and closed Friday, Dec. 25. Also, it will be open ... Continue Reading →

Four tips for a safe holiday season

(NAPS)—Between picking up last-minute presents and visiting guests and family, don’t forget safety precautions around the home to avoid preventable accidents, especially with small ... Continue Reading →

Poem A Day – Dec. 17, 2015

The world, how Martha Rhodes The world, how greenesses pop up. I’d forgotten. To be found millions of years later, mountains of bones ground down. The tiniest with the largest. You ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury Fire Calls – Nov. 15 to Dec. 1, 2015

The Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department responded to the following calls: 2015-11-15 – 18:50 – Main Street in Watertown. Mutual aid. 2015-11-15 – 20:37  – ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury EIDC discusses marketing, streetscape plans

The Middlebury Economic and Industrial Development Commission (EIDC) at its Nov. 24 meeting unanimously voted to not renew a yearly membership in the Connecticut Economic Resource Center ... Continue Reading →

Fire prevention poster winners announced

Middlebury Fire Marshal Jack Proulx announced the following winners of the 2015-2016 Annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest. Cash prizes were donated by the Middlebury Volunteer Fire ... Continue Reading →

Madeline A. (Zonghetti) Mangine obituary

Madeline A. (Zonghetti) Mangine, 98, of Naugatuck passed away at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Watertown Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. She was the widow of William Mangine, the former owner ... Continue Reading →

Tips for picking and presenting perfect holiday gifts

  (StatePoint) With a few simple tips, your holiday gifts can be personal, meaningful and beautifully wrapped. Pick a Present Spend time brainstorming. Make a list of the recipient’s ... Continue Reading →