Celebrity Extra – November 21, 2024

#MiddleburyCT Q: Why is “Wicked” going to be a two-part film? How long was the Broadway musical? – E.L. A: “Wicked” was originally a novel written by Gregory ... Continue Reading →

Make pumpkin trifle for Thanksgiving

#MiddleburyCT #EasyPumpkinTrifle Looking for a simple yet stunning dessert for Thanksgiving? May I suggest a pumpkin trifle? This layered dessert is as versatile as it is delicious! ... Continue Reading →

Moments in Time – November 20, 2024

#MiddleburyCT On Dec. 2, 1972, the Temptations earned the last of their four chart-topping hits when “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” made it to No. 1 on the Billboard ... Continue Reading →

Keep your pets safe during the holidays

#MiddleburyCT #Holidays #PoisonousFoods DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Last Thanksgiving, we had the scare of our life. Our little dog “Mamie” jumped onto the counter and ate ... Continue Reading →

Doctor recommends bisphosphonates

#MiddleburyCT #Bisphosphonates #Osteoporosis DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an active, 5-foot-2-inch, 125-pound, 72-year-old Caucasian woman without a history of known osteoporotic risk ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – November 19, 2024

#MiddleburyCT Need a quick batch of cookies? Keep a box mix of cake on hand. Instead of the listed ingredients, add two eggs and a half-cup of oil to the mix. Mix and shape, then bake ... Continue Reading →

Glass lampshades were beautiful

#MiddleburyCT #GlassLampshades #PokemonCards As nights get longer and the days darker, it’s no wonder so many holiday traditions involve lights, from the Hanukkah menorah to ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of November 18, 2024

#MiddleburyCT #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A long-sought workplace change could be happening soon. Consider reworking your ideas and preparing a presentation just in case. ... Continue Reading →

Save money in 2025

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #SocialSecurity #AARP In a few weeks, those of us on Social Security will be getting approximately 50 extra dollars in our monthly benefit. Minus the $10 increase ... Continue Reading →

Lead paint endangers some in veteran housing

#Middlebury #LeadPaint #VeteranHousing VETERANS POST By Freddy Groves It’s one thing to send phony bills to the Department of Veterans Affairs or claim to be a small business ... Continue Reading →