Couch Theater – July 15, 2021

#Middlebury #Movies “McCartney 3,2,1” – Six decades’ worth of footage of Paul McCartney singing is not enough. There will never be enough. But somehow producer Rick Rubin ... Continue Reading →

Salsa adds spice to red snapper

#Middlebury #Salsa If you’re looking for a way to change your favorite fish recipe, try adding salsa. The word “salsa” really just means “sauce” in Spanish. There are ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – July 14, 2021

#Middlebury On July 30, 1619, in Jamestown, Virginia, the first elected legislative assembly in the New World – the House of Burgesses – convenes in the choir of the town’s ... Continue Reading →

Cat owner defends free-range felines

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: As an owner of six indoor cats, I would like to respond to your recent article (“Cats shouldn’t get free pass to poop”). In the ... Continue Reading →

Water play offers cool summer fun

#Middlebury Kids can splash it, squirt it, sprinkle it, stir it, pour it or spray it. In fact, practically the only thing kids can’t do with water is break it! That’s why ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – July 13, 2021

#Middlebury Dill planted near tomatoes will draw caterpillars away from the fruits. And it’s delicious. Potato salad will have more flavor if you whisk together all the dressing ... Continue Reading →

Umbrella stands part of Victorian hall trees

#Middlebury #Antiques Umbrellas were invented over 4,000 years ago in China. They were used for protection from sun, not rain. Umbrellas became fashionable in the 16th century, when ... Continue Reading →

COVID-19 Update – Monday, July 12, 2021 – 350,039 cases

#Middlebury #COVID19 #Coronavirus Reports are published Mondays and Thursdays, usually after 4 p.m., unless delayed due to a holiday. Report Highlights Middlebury had no new confirmed ... Continue Reading →

Household Hazardous Waste Event Saturday, July 24

#Middlebury #Southbury #HouseholdHazardousWaste The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) will host a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Paint Collection Day Saturday, July ... Continue Reading →

Turtles need our help

#Middlebury #Turtles By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY Basking in the sun on a log, gliding beneath kayaks on Lake Quassapaug, or trying to cross a busy road, turtles are a special part of ... Continue Reading →