Moments in Time – May 8, 2024

#MiddleburyCT On May 20, 1506, the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus died in Valladolid, Spain. The first European to explore the Americas since 10th-century Vikings set up colonies ... Continue Reading →

Pet’s allergies blossom in spring

#MiddleburyCT #Cat #Allergies #Allergens DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 7-year-old cat, Sunbeam, has a tough time in the spring when the pollen starts to fly. He sneezes frequently, his ... Continue Reading →

Selectmen disagree on referendum vote

#MiddleburyCT #Referendum By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Middlebury’s newest selectman, Jennifer Mahr, holds an opposing view from Middlebury’s first selectman, Edward B. St. John, ... Continue Reading →

Plant-based diet gives diabetics great results

#MiddleburyCT #PlantBasedDiet #Diabetics DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent column about treating diabetes left me wondering. Diabetes, as I understand it, is usually a result of too much ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – May 7, 2024

#MiddleburyCT Buff spots off of silver with toothpaste. Rub gently with a soft cloth, rinse and dry. Keep your dishcloths and sponges germ-free and smelling sweet. Once weekly soak ... Continue Reading →

Toothpick holders can be small beauties

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #ToothpickHolders #Remington Collectibles don’t need to be utilitarian. In fact, many of today’s collectibles have a purpose that has been lost ... Continue Reading →

Learn how to take a hike

#MiddleburyCT #MiddleburyLandTrust #Hiking By JANINE SULLIVAN–WILEY May is a beautiful month. The blitz of flowering that began in April continues, and the woods are filled with ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of May 6, 2024

#MiddleburyCT #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might need to do a bit more investigating before making a career move. You do best when you come armed with the facts. Meanwhile, ... Continue Reading →

Getting walking, finally

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Walking After a less than satisfactory experience trying to order a treadmill online, I signed up at the rec center with a freebie seniors account to have a ... Continue Reading →

When you think you can’t be shocked …

#Middlebury #Veterans #OIG #ForcedLabor VETERANS POST By Freddy Groves The Office of Inspector General for the Department of Veterans Affairs uncovers, investigates and helps bring ... Continue Reading →