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Tiger gymnasts enjoyed a satisfying competition at MUMS on Tuesday. See Sports, Page 1B.
ADDISON COUNTY
INDEPENDENT Vol. 70 No. 3
Middlebury, Vermont
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
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30 Pages
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