As time went by, we looked back to our early discussions of what to name our fledgling. We decided to include one of the many well-known geographical sites around Addison County and particularly in its shire town, Middlebury. Should it be Otter Creek? There were already dozens of businesses saddled with the name of the river that bisects our county so that was dismissed. Ditto for Vermont, Addison County, Middlebury, Champlain Valley, and Green Mountain; they were everywhere

Kick-Start the Growing Season with Spring Yard Cleanup Spring clean isn't just for the inside of your home. When winter winds down, make sure you also take time to tidy your outdoor space. Spring yard work begins with spring yard cleanup. Clearing debris and dead, overgrown vegetation will revive the appearance of your landscape and also make room for new greenery. Follow these spring lawn tips to help wake up your yard and prepare it for growing season. Spring Lawn Clea

The nation’s housing stock is quickly aging. The median age of an owner-occupied home rose to 37 years in 2015, up from 31 years a decade ago, according to the latest data from the 2015 American Community Survey. As of 2015, more than half of the housing stock in the U.S. was built prior to 1980. Thirty-eight percent of the homes were built prior to 1970. Meanwhile, homes constructed after 2000 comprise 19 percent of the housing stock. “This housing stock aging trend signals