Moments in Time – August 18, 2021

#Middlebury On Sept. 2, 31 B.C., at the Battle of Actium, Roman leader Octavian wins a decisive victory against the forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, queen of Egypt. Antony and ... Continue Reading →

Dog’s begging spirals out of control

#Middlebury #DogBegging DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Our dog, Boadicea, is a sweetheart, but when she wants a treat she turns into a little monster. She drools on my arm, chews on my roommate’s ... Continue Reading →

Whip up a fluffy cloud of happiness

#Middlebury #Pavlova Look at the dessert in the picture! It’s a Pavlova, named after legendary Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova after she toured Australia and New Zealand in the ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – August 17, 2021

#Middlebury Rubbing alcohol can be used to remove ballpoint-pen ink from most upholstery. “Polish wall tiles in the bathroom using car wax. They will repel water really well. Just ... Continue Reading →

Figural bottles came in many shapes

#Middlebury #Antiques “Figural bottles” are just what you would imagine – bottles shaped like living creatures or familiar objects. The earliest American clear glass figurals ... Continue Reading →

COVID-19 Update – Monday, August 16, 2021 – 363,417 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 six new confirmed ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of August 16, 2021

#Middlebury #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A troubling situation takes a positive turn and moves toward a resolution that should please you and your supporters. Meanwhile, ... Continue Reading →

Non-stop acid reflux? Look at surgical options

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old female who has suffered from acid reflux for many years and has been taking Prilosec (omeprazole) for at least 15 years. I have ... Continue Reading →

We’ve gotten careless

#Middlebury #Seniors If you read the news, you know there are serious questions about how well the vaccines we’re been taking actually protect against COVID. Especially worrisome ... Continue Reading →

VA lists exposure presumptives for particulate matter

#Middlebury #Veterans The Department of Veterans Affairs has created a list of three presumptive conditions related to particulate matter exposure. Specifically, it will now cover asthma, ... Continue Reading →