I have passed so many visible benchmarks along the way. I can see the number on the scale. I can count the notches on my belt. I know how baggy my jeans have become. All of those things pointed toward a positive test result. That wasn’t good enough, though.

You want to keep your family comfortable in the winter, and your heating system helps make that happen. But did you know that heating makes up about 45 percent of total energy use in the typical home? These eight simple winterization tips won’t cost you much, but they will make your home more comfortable and efficient all winter long.

The economic indicators for Q1 and Q2 of 2020 paint a vivid picture of how the coronavirus has impacted our local economy. As shutdowns, regulations and mandates were imposed in the name of public safety, many within our business community were left scratching their heads and trying to map what is to come.