Moments in Time – April 10, 2024

#MiddleburyCT On April 22, 2000, 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez, who was the sole survivor of an abortive attempt by 13 other Cuban citizens to enter America as illegal immigrants, was ... Continue Reading →

Little dog has a lot of moxie

#MiddleburyCT #Hyperactivity #Walks DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted a small mutt from the local shelter and named her “Moxie.” She’s adorable but really energetic. ... Continue Reading →

Constant Aleve and ibuprofen use can cause damage

#MiddleburyCT #Osteoarthritis #Aleve #Ibuprofen #Tylenol DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, age 70, had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his neck, for which he would take Aleve to relieve ... Continue Reading →

Now Here’s a Tip – April 9, 2024

#MiddleburyCT A topcoat a day keeps the manicurist away! Revive your polish by giving the ends a quick coat of clear topcoat daily to extend the life of your manicure. “I like ... Continue Reading →

Regency style wine rack a 20th century piece

#MiddleburyCT #Antiques #RegencyStyle #WineRack #Typewriter Furniture revivals have taken place since at least the 19th century and probably earlier. New technology made earlier ornate ... Continue Reading →

DOT installation to affect Exit 17 westbound

#MiddleburyCT #WrongWayDriver The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will install wrong way driver detection equipment on I-84 westbound at Exit 17 in Waterbury. The installation ... Continue Reading →

Salome’s Stars – Week of April 8, 2024

#MiddleburyCT #Horoscope ARIES (March 21 to April 19) New opportunities spring up for the Arians. Kick up those heels and go, go, go for them. Remember, someone special will be rooting ... Continue Reading →

Seniors worry about money, health and safety

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Money #Health #Safety It’s very helpful to have friends and acquaintances scattered across the country when I need to do another informal poll. This time ... Continue Reading →

VA increases care access

#Middlebury #Veterans #VA #AccessSprints VETERANS POST By Freddy Groves The Department of Veterans Affairs has been going all out to provide expanded access to care to veterans. They’re ... Continue Reading →

Grow native; buy local

#MiddleburyCT #NativePlants #BuyLocal By JANINE SULLIVAN–WILEY There is a strong emphasis now on growing native plants for their benefit to birds, bees, butterflies, insects in general, ... Continue Reading →