Linda Prescott of Middlesex joins others in reading Frederick Douglass's speech "The Meaning of the 4th of July to the Negro" on the steps of the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier on Tuesday. Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
The Barre Lion's club donated a new flagpole to Currier Park, seen Tuesday. Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
The Montpelier pool held a free family day Tuesday as citizens flocked to escape the heat. Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
Orisno, played by Christopher Scheer, during rehearsal for Twelth Night at Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier on Tuesday Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
Orisno, played by Christopher Scheer, and Cesario, played by Courtney Wood, during rehearsal for Twelth Night at Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier on Tuesday Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
Sebastian, played by Damian Leverett, embraces Olivia, played by Laura Michelle Erle, during rehearsal for Twelth Night at Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier on Tuesday Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
Sir Toby, played by Nick Wheeler, dances with Maria, played by Kate Kenney, during rehearsal for Twelth Night at Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier on Tuesday Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
(Left to Right) Sir Andrew, played by Robert Nuner, Sir Toby, played by Nick Wheeler, and Feste, played by Damian LEverett, during rehearsal for Twelth Night at Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier on Tuesday Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
(Left to Right) (Back Row): Laura Michelle Erle, Christopher Scheer, Molly Walsh (Middle Row): Kate Kenney, Courtney Wood, Robert Nuner (Bottom Row): Nick Wheeler, Damian Leverett.
Lisa Mattogno of Rubber Bubbles walks down State Street, balloons in tow, before the Montpelier Independence Day Parade on Tuesday. Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
Tim Weller of Bristol showers State Street with bubbles before the Independence Day Parade in Montpelier on Tuesday. Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
The State House Lawn is full of activity before the Independence Day Parade in Montpelier on Tuesday. Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
Runners set out on State Street for the Montpelier Mile before the Independence Day Parade on Tuesday. Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
Thomas O'Leary is the first male finisher at the Montpelier Mile on Tuesday. Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
Laura Dissly is the first female finisher at the Montpelier Mile on Tuesday. Josh Kuckens/Staff Photo
