Local Women Team Up to Run Daylong Relay Race Benefitting the March of Dimes

The 24-hour Ragnar Relay is referred to as a slumber party without sleep.

  Twelve area women hailing from Middlebury, Woodbury, Southbury and Sandy Hook, covered nearly 180 miles from Plymouth to Provincetown, Mass., in just over 23 hours on May 11 and 12 to win the Women’s Open Division of the Ragnar Relay Cape Cod.  The ‘Hard KORBELles’ team, sponsored by Korbel Champagne, featured runners from age 28 to 52. The group not only was the first female team to cross the finish line, but together with three other local teams, all under the direction of Dana Roth of Newtown, helped raise more than $20,000 to support the Connecticut Chapter of the March of Dimes. The ‘Hard KORBELles’ team was one of four local groups originally brought together by Roth to compete in the Ragnar Cape Cod. The other three teams are: …

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Woodbury-Middlebury Briefing: Thursday, May 17— Special Region 14 BOE Meeting

The 2012-13 Region 14 Board of Education budget will be discussed at a meeting tonight.

  Today is Thursday, May 17, the 138th day of the year and World Information Society Day. Today's Headlines Events & Reminders Today's Weather Thursday in Middlebury: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind between 8 and 10 mph. Thursday Night in Middlebury: Clear, with a low around 42. North wind between 3 and 6 mph. Thursday in Woodbury: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind between 9 and 13 mph. Thursday Night in Woodbury: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind between 3 and 6 mph. Today in History 1792: The New York Stock Exchange is formed. 1939: The Columbia Lions and the Princeton Tigers play in the first televised sporting event in the U.S., a collegiate baseball game in New York City. 1954: The U.S. Supreme Court hands …

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New Morning Market's New Store Opens Tomorrow — Friday, May 18

At 8 a.m. Friday, May 18, the new New Morning Market will officially open its doors to the public.

  After a long history in town, New Morning Market is moving a short distance down the road from its 738 Main St. South location. Although the projected opening date was Thursday, May 17, the new opening date is Friday, May 18, according to a pre-recorded message on New Morning Market's telephone system. On Friday, New Morning Market customers can buy their organic and green goods at the 129 Main St. North location. Will you be visiting the new store? Tell us what you think in the comments and enjoy the pictures taken at the Tuesday, May 15, preview party. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Interested in Middlebury and Woodbury's news, events, community bulletins, blogs and businesses? …

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Woodbury-Middlebury Patch Back

I Am Mom Enough

In this first of a series, the author examines the intersection of hyper-parenting and feminism. Where do we go from here?

  In another shocking example of poor journalistic judgment, the current Time magazine cover of an attractive mother breastfeeding her three year old son stoked intense debate among mothers across the nation just in time for Mother’s Day. The cover, reading “Are you Mom enough?” invites the reader to learn about the unorthodox childcare advice administered by longtime parenting guru Dr. William Sears. Dr Sears, who recommends a technique called attachment parenting, advises a host of techniques designed to foster—he says—a safe and secure childrearing environment. The attachment parenting mother breastfeeds on demand until the child self-weans, sometimes not until kindergarten. The mother wears the young baby in a sling — nearly all day, …

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Woodbury-Middlebury SportsBeat: Where Are They Now?

First installment on former great athletes from our area and what they're doing in their second careers.

  [Note: Want your photos and/or write-ups from Woodbury-Middlebury youth or recreational sports featured on Woodbury-Middlebury Patch? Here's how!] MO VAUGHN (Norwalk) Known as "The Hit Dog" during his 12-year career in the Major Leagues, Vaughn lives in Solon, Ohio, where he owns and operates "Mo Vaughn Transport," which is a trucking company. The former first-round pick of the Boston Red Sox and the 1995 American League MVP also owns and operates OMNI New York LLC, which bought and rehabilitated more than 1,100 units of distressed housing in the New York metropolitan area. The company manages these properties to provide low-cost housing using government tax credits. RICH DIANA (Hamden) A graduate of Hamden High School, Diana was an All-…

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Woodbury-Middlebury Eye on the Beltway: Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act; Domestic Violence Act

And DeLauro and Murphy oppose Republican plans for domestic violence act.

  BLUMENTHAL: The senator was one of a few legislators honored by the Sports Fan Coalition for supporting legislation to eliminate the FCC's sports blackout rule on Tuesday night. The other recipients were Commissioner Robert McDowell, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Reps. Joe Barton (R-Texas), Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.). Blumenthal tweeted about the awards ceremony and posted a photo: "Honored to be Sports Fans Coalition’s Most Valuable Lawmaker for work on sports blackouts w/ @DavidGoodfriend @brifred http://bit.ly/Jf6F4j" LIEBERMAN: The senator released a response to the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's approval of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act…

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Share Your Story & Photos: Girl Scouts Celebrate 100th Anniversary

Hundreds of Girl Scouts from across the state are celebrating the organization's birthday at the Girl Scouts 100th Jubilee at the Durham Fairgrounds on May 19.

  For 100 years, Girl Scouts have been helping build courage, confidence and character in girls and young women all across the country. On Saturday, May 19, hundreds of Connecticut Girl Scouts — past and present — will gather at the Durham Fairgrounds to celebrate the 100th Anniversary Girl Scouts Jubilee. The event is a celebration of all things Girl Scouts and we're encouraging participants to share their photos and stories of the event with Patch. It's easy! Just upload your photo(s) here and include a brief description of what's happening in the photo. Feel free to take photos before, during and after the event! In addition, Patch's photo gallery may give Girl Scouts a unique opportunity to earn their Photography Badge. Check with your…

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Wine of the Week Wednesday

Wine of the Week Wednesday: Gai'a 14-18h Rosé

With the start of summer upon us, this Greek wine is perfect for warmer weather.

  Memorial Day weekend is coming up fast, also known as the unofficial start of summer. Bill Blore of Nutmeg Wine and Spirit Shoppe picked a warm weather warm to help Patch readers kick off the summer season: Gai'a 14-18h Rosé. The Gai'a website describes the wine and suggests some food pairings: A particularly attractive deep rosé color, a fruity aroma with strong hints of cherry and gooseberry, typical of Agiorgitiko, and light, refreshing flavours characterize the wine. Enjoy it with salt-baked foods, white meat, pizza without garlic and cold plates. It is particularly charming when combined with Chinese and Southeast Asian dishes. Food Pairings   View past wine recommendations on our Wine of the Week Wednesday topic page. Got a recipe …

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