Moments in Time – May 10, 2023

#MiddleburyCT On May 27, 1679, the Habeas Corpus Act passed, strengthening an individual’s right to contest unlawful arrest and imprisonment. The act is considered one of the ... Continue Reading →

Readers sound off on dogs’ front yard ‘gifts’

#MiddleburyCT #DogPoop #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have so many thoughts after reading the letter from the woman with the shared driveway whose neighbor leaves her dog’s ... Continue Reading →

Medication used for perimenstrual asthma poses health risk

#MiddleburyCT #PermenstrualAsthma #CareFacilities #TipJar DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 55-year-old perimenopausal woman who developed asthma a few years ago. My symptoms always start ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 9, 2023

#MiddleburyCT My mom was dealing with a rough health patch recently, and my dad was in charge of all her doctor visits. There was a lot of follow-up to keep track of, and many different ... Continue Reading →

Tramp art is a form of American folk art

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #TrampArt The most heartfelt things are made by hand. This picture frame can surround a loved one with colorful hearts. It’s an example of American folk ... Continue Reading →

Planning & Zoning to consider B&Bs

#MiddleburyCT #B&B At their May 4 meeting, the Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) accepted an application for a zoning text change to allow town wide bed and breakfast ... Continue Reading →

The Saga of Bessie Webster – Part II

#MiddleburyCT #BessieWebster By DR. ROBERT L. RAFFORD Part II of V – Betsey “Bessie” Webster, a Native American woman, was born into poverty in Middlebury, Connecticut, on September ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of May 8, 2023

#MiddleburyCT #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) That sometimes contrarian Arian streak emerges and could affect an important decision. Try to keep your mind open to the possibilities, ... Continue Reading →

Covid is still here

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Covid As of this writing, there are still between 1,500 and 2,000 Covid deaths per week in the U.S. alone. Pause a moment to consider that number. Various charts, ... Continue Reading →

Veterans needed for Gulf War illness study

#Middlebury #Veterans #GulfWarIllness VETERANS POST By Freddy Groves The Department of Veterans Affairs has just hooked up with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to do a five-year ... Continue Reading →