We remember Sandy Hook

#MiddleburyCT #SandyHook Today is the 10th anniversary of the heartbreaking tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Residents in Middlebury and surrounding towns are so ... Continue Reading →

How to make the best latkes for Hanukkah

#MiddleburyCT #Hanukkah #Latkes Beginning at sunset Sunday, Dec. 18, the Festival of Lights begins. The eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights, also known as Hanukkah, is celebrated by ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – December 14, 2022

#Middlebury On Dec. 28, 1900, Mrs. Lulu Jenkins, of Chicago, was paid $4,000 in compensation for the lynching of her husband in Ripley County, Indiana. Mr. Jenkins allegedly was involved ... Continue Reading →

After neutering, follow the veterinarian’s advice

#MiddleburyCT #Pets #Neutering DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I believe strongly in natural cures and treatments for people and pets. Recently, my tomcat, Jessup, went to the vet to get fixed, ... Continue Reading →

Follow-up colonoscopy necessary due to many polyps

#MiddleburyCT #Health #Colonoscopy DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old male. This year, I had a colonoscopy. They found some small polyps and one larger polyp. All polyps tested negative ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – December 13, 2022

#MiddleburyCT B.G. in Minnesota writes: “If you want to freshen up drawers with sheets, pillowcases or in your luggage, just place a dryer sheet inside. They really do leave a nice ... Continue Reading →

Chenets are French andirons

#MiddleburyCT #Andirons #FiestaDinnerware “Chenet” is the French word for “andiron,” the iron brackets that hold logs in a fireplace. The andirons keep the burning logs off ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of December 12, 2022

#MiddleburyCT #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Restless Rams and Ewes might want to let others finish a current project while they start something new. But if you do, you could ... Continue Reading →

Food bank trip brings joy

#MiddleburyCT #FoodBank A few months ago, I escorted three very nervous elderly ladies to the food bank. By “escorted,” I mean I had to scout out the situation in advance, come ... Continue Reading →

Start the year with these two tasks

#MiddleburyCT #Veterans VETERANS POST By Freddy Groves In a matter of weeks, we’ll have a new year when, ideally, we’ll have more control over our lives. Here are two things ... Continue Reading →