Burn ban
Record races
Fast and far
The state has banned outdoor burning due to the extended dry conditions. See Page 3A.
The Middlebury Maple Run saw beautiful weather and two new marks set. See Page 20.
All three local high school track DQG ÀHOG WHDPV UHFHQWO\ KLW WKH oval. See Sports on Page 1B.
ADDISON COUNTY
INDEPENDENT Vol. 69 No. 19
Middlebury, Vermont
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