Culture at a Glance: A Photographic Narrative

First Run Burlington 2012

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Runners line up before the First Run, Burlington' s Annual 5K Road Race, in Burlington, VT on Sunday, January 1, 2012. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Runners line up before the race while a race official reminds racers of the rules before First Run, Burlington' s Annual 5K Road Race, in Burlington, VT on Sunday, January 1, 2012. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Runners take off at the start of the First Run, Burlington' s Annual 5K Road Race, in Burlington, VT on Sunday, January 1, 2012. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Runners start the race down South Union Street during the beginning of First Run, Burlington' s Annual 5K Road Race, in Burlington, VT on Sunday, January 1, 2012. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Runners make their way down South Union Street during the beginning of First Run, Burlington' s Annual 5K Road Race, in Burlington, VT on Sunday, January 1, 2012. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

AJ Breen (center) races behind Kegan Bergeron during First Run Burlington's 1-mile Children's Road Race, in Burlington, VT on Sunday, January 1, 2012. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Sloane Guillian (left) and a friend race during First Run, Burlington' s Annual 5K Road Race, in Burlington, VT on Sunday, January 1, 2012. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Ryan Robiteille, of Winooski, cruses down the last stretch during First Run, Burlington' s Annual 5K Road Race, in Burlington, VT on Sunday, January 1, 2012. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Joe Bekaert, of Burlington smiles after completing First Run, Burlington' s Annual 5K Road Race, in Burlington, VT on Sunday, January 1, 2012. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Runners pass the finish line during First Run, Burlington' s Annual 5K Road Race, in Burlington, VT on Sunday, January 1, 2012. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Team Hoodie Footie gather after all completing First Run, Burlington' s Annual 5K Road Race, in Burlington, VT on Sunday, January 1, 2012. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Kate (left) and Dann VanDervliet, Daughter and Father, while dressed a Hershey's Kisses pose for a picture after completing First Run, Burlington' s Annual 5K Road Race, in Burlington, VT on Sunday, January 1, 2012. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Burlington's 29th First Night Festival

2011-12-31T20:17:00.003-05:00

A crowd watches fireworks from Battery Park during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of the Kamikazi comedy group perform at the Flynn Center Main Stage during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

The Peterman Sextet performs at 242 Main during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of the Flynn Art's Teen Jazz Combo perform at the Flynn Space during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Robert Resnik and Marty Morrissey perform at the First Congregation Church during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of Banjo Dan and the Mid-Nite Plowboys perform at the Unitarian Universalist Church during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Toni Catlin (left) and Brett Hughes perform at the First Congregational Church Theater during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Two members of Circus Smirkus watch as other acts perform at Memorial Auditorium during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of Circus Smirkus practice their acts and wait as other acts perform at Memorial Auditorium during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Three acrobatic members of Circus Smirkus perform at Memorial Auditorium during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of Circus Smirkus perform at Memorial Auditorium during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

A Circus Smirkus juggler performs at Memorial Auditorium during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Jeffery Domoto, Conductor for the Vermont Youth Orchestra, leads the orchestra at the Flynn Center during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Victoria Bergeron, (center) receives flowers and a standing ovation after her violin performance with the Vermont Youth Orchestra at the Flynn Center during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Children race around the head of a dragon during the Dancing Dragons Parade on Church Street during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Children and adults learn to make clay sculptures at the BCA Clay and Print Center during the 29th First Night 2012 Festival in Burlington, VT on Saturday, December 31, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

House Fire in South Burlington

2011-12-29T09:56:00.000-05:00

South Burlington Firefighters respond to a house fire at 53 McIntosh Avenue in S. Burlington, VT on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Progressive Party Caucus

2011-12-11T20:36:00.001-05:00

Tim Ashe, (center) Mayoral candidate for Burlington, and Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, (right) Campaign Manager for Ashe, stops into the Progressive Party Caucus to announce the loss to Miro Weinberger during the Progressive Party Caucus for Mayor of Burlington, at the Integrated Arts Academy in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011

Tim Ashe, (left) Mayoral candidate for Burlington, and Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, (center) Campaign Manager for Ashe, stops into the Progressive Party Caucus to announce the loss to Miro Weinberger during the Progressive Party Caucus for Mayor of Burlington, at the Integrated Arts Academy in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011

Abby Russell, Progressive Party Chairwoman, speaks to party members during the Progressive Party Caucus for Mayor of Burlington, at the Integrated Arts Academy in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011

Emma Mulvaney-Stanak (right), and Vince Brennan, Burlington City Councilors and speaks to party members during the Progressive Party Caucus for Mayor of Burlington, at the Integrated Arts Academy in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011

Progressive part members and residents of Burlington separate into their wards to talk about nominating a candidate for the Progressive Party Caucus for Mayor of Burlington, at the Integrated Arts Academy in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011

Republican Committee Nominates Kurt Wright for Mayor of Burlington

2011-12-11T16:13:00.000-05:00

Kurt Wright (right) speaks to Republican Party Members after a vote to nominate him for the Burlington Republican candidate for Mayor, at the Robert Miller Community and Rec. Center in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December, 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Kurt Wright, after a vote to nominate him for the Burlington Republican candidate for Mayor, at the Robert Miller Community and Rec. Center in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December, 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

31st Pomerleau Holiday Party

2011-12-11T16:07:00.001-05:00

Gov. Peter Shumlin (D-VT) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) (left) listen to Tony Pomerleau speak to over 450 families in attendance during the 31st Anniversary of the Pomerleau Holiday Party at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

Three guests react after touching "Peppersass", a llama that greeted people during the 31st Anniversary of the Pomerleau Holiday Party at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

Children pick out ornaments to be wrapped as gifts for their parents during the 31st Anniversary of the Pomerleau Holiday Party at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

Children wait in line for face painting by Flashy Faces Face Painting during the 31st Anniversary of the Pomerleau Holiday Party at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

Tony Pomerleau, 94 years old, during the 31st Anniversary of the Pomerleau Holiday Party at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

Nine-month old Tatum Couture (center), of Burlington, is held by Misses Clause and Santa Clause during the 31st Anniversary of the Pomerleau Holiday Party at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

Guests of the 31st Anniversary of the Pomerleau Holiday Party, fill their plates with turkey dinner, at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) pets "Peppersass" the Llama during the 31st Anniversary of the Pomerleau Holiday Party at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington, VT on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

The Ahavath Gerim Congregation celebrates Rosh Hashanah

2011-09-29T15:34:00.000-04:00

Al Frank (left), Secretary of the Ahavath Gerim Congregation, Stu Robinson (center), Lay Rabbi and Rabbinical Candidate of the Ahavath Gerim Congregation, and Denyse Werts, a friend from NY, prepare to start the Tashlich service as part of Rosh Hashanah in Burlington, VT on Friday, September 29, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Al Frank (left), Secretary of the Ahavath Gerim Congregation, Stu Robinson (center), Lay Rabbi and Rabbinical Candidate of the Ahavath Gerim Congregation, hold up the prayer translated in english before reading it in Hebrew during a Tashlich service as part of Rosh Hashanah in Burlington, VT on Friday, September 29, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Al Frank (left), Secretary of the Ahavath Gerim Congregation, Stu Robinson (center), Lay Rabbi and Rabbinical Candidate of the Ahavath Gerim Congregation, and Denyse Werts, a friend from NY, read a prayer in hebrew during a Tashlich service as part of Rosh Hashanah in Burlington, VT on Friday, September 29, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Al Frank (right), Secretary of the Ahavath Gerim Congregation, Stu Robinson (center), Lay Rabbi and Rabbinical Candidate of the Ahavath Gerim Congregation, and Denyse Werts, a friend from NY, throw pieces of challah bread into Lake Champlain during a Tashlich service as part of Rosh Hashanah in Burlington, VT on Friday, September 29, 2011. The throwing of bread into the water is symbolic of casting away your sins. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Al Frank (left), Secretary of the Ahavath Gerim Congregation, Stu Robinson (center), Lay Rabbi and Rabbinical Candidate of the Ahavath Gerim Congregation, throw pieces of challah bread into Lake Champlain during the Tashlich service as part of Rosh Hashanah in Burlington, VT on Friday, September 29, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Al Frank (right), Secretary of the Ahavath Gerim Congregation, Stu Robinson, Lay Rabbi and Rabbinical Candidate of the Ahavath Gerim Congregation, participate in Shofar or "The blowing of the Horn" as part of Rosh Hashanah in Burlington, VT on Friday, September 29, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

High School Boys Soccer: MMU and Colchester

2011-09-17T14:20:00.001-04:00

Mt. Mansfield's Jack Loud (right) attempts to maintain control of the ball against Colchester's Nate Frieberg during a high school boys soccer game against the Colchester Lakers and the Mt. Mansfield Union Cougars in Jericho, VT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Mt. Mansfield's Sean Springer (left) and Colchester's caleb Mann battle for control of the ball during a high school boys soccer game against the Colchester Lakers and the Mt. Mansfield Union Cougars in Jericho, VT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Colchester goalie Brendan DeOrsey (left) attempt to block Mt. Mansfield's Jeff Estes during a high school boys soccer game against the Colchester Lakers and the Mt. Mansfield Union Cougars in Jericho, VT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. Estes went on to score a goal after getting past DeOrsey. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Mt. Mansfield's Hayden Pochop (left) and Colchester's Colin Burns battle for control of the ball during a high school boys soccer game against the Colchester Lakers and the Mt. Mansfield Union Cougars in Jericho, VT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Colchester's Colin Turner (right) and Mt. Mansfield's Brad Adair attempt to control the ball during a high school boys soccer game against the Colchester Lakers and the Mt. Mansfield Union Cougars in Jericho, VT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Colchester's Caleb Mann (right) and Mt. Mansfield's Haden PoChop battle to head the ball during a high school boys soccer game against the Colchester Lakers and the Mt. Mansfield Union Cougars in Jericho, VT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Colchester's Nick Wyckoff (right) and Mt. Mansfield's Eli Hogan attempt to control the ball during a high school boys soccer game against the Colchester Lakers and the Mt. Mansfield Union Cougars in Jericho, VT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Colchester's Caleb Mann heads the ball during a high school boys soccer game against the Colchester Lakers and the Mt. Mansfield Union Cougars in Jericho, VT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Colchester's Alec Brigante (left) attempts to control the ball away from Mt. Mansfield's Jeff Estes during a high school boys soccer game against the Colchester Lakers and the Mt. Mansfield Union Cougars in Jericho, VT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Colchester's Caleb Mann (left) and Mt. Mansfield's Troy Springer lineup for a header during a high school boys soccer game against the Colchester Lakers and the Mt. Mansfield Union Cougars in Jericho, VT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Colchester's Caleb Mann (left) attempts to run past Mt. Mansfield's Willem Rossi during a high school boys soccer game against the Colchester Lakers and the Mt. Mansfield Union Cougars in Jericho, VT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Mt. Mansfield's Jack Loud (left) sprints past Colchester's Keegan Mitchell during a high school boys soccer game against the Colchester Lakers and the Mt. Mansfield Union Cougars in Jericho, VT on Saturday, September 17, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

High School Football: Rice Memorial and Milton

2011-09-16T21:50:00.001-04:00

Rice Memorial's Casey Tipson (left) is tackled by Milton's Ryan Carlson during the first half of a High School Football game against the Milton Yellow Jackets and the Rice Memorial Green Knights in Milton, VT on Friday, September 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Rice Memorial's Casey Tipson (right) just gets past Milton defender Cody Boyson during the first half of a High School Football game against the Milton Yellow Jackets and the Rice Memorial Green Knights in Milton, VT on Friday, September 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Milton's Geoff Gadbois (right) attempts to run past Rice Memorial's Charlie Boardman during the first half of a High School Football game against the Milton Yellow Jackets and the Rice Memorial Green Knights in Milton, VT on Friday, September 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Milton's Michael McClellan (center)sprints down the side lines before scoring a touch down during the first half of a High School Football game against the Milton Yellow Jackets and the Rice Memorial Green Knights in Milton, VT on Friday, September 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Rice Memorial's Graham Kaigle (left)attempts to plow past Milton's Jonah Blatt during the first half of a High School Football game against the Milton Yellow Jackets and the Rice Memorial Green Knights in Milton, VT on Friday, September 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Milton's Dylan Crook (right) attempts to run past Rice Memorial's Tommy Fitzgerald during the first half of a High School Football game against the Milton Yellow Jackets and the Rice Memorial Green Knights in Milton, VT on Friday, September 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Milton's Michael McClellan (left) attempts to run around Rice Memorials's Connor Langlais (center) and Billy O'Brian during the first half of a High School Football game against the Milton Yellow Jackets and the Rice Memorial Green Knights in Milton, VT on Friday, September 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Rice Memorial's Charlie Boardman (left) attempts to run past Milton's Nicholas Sorrentino during the first half of a High School Football game against the Milton Yellow Jackets and the Rice Memorial Green Knights in Milton, VT on Friday, September 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Milton's Michael McClellan (right) runs past the grasp of Rice Memorial's Casey Tipson during the first half of a High School Football game against the Milton Yellow Jackets and the Rice Memorial Green Knights in Milton, VT on Friday, September 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Milton's Michael McClellan (right)celebrates after scoring a touch down during the first half of a High School Football game against the Milton Yellow Jackets and the Rice Memorial Green Knights in Milton, VT on Friday, September 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Rice Memorial's Cody Gonzales (right) tackles Milton's Michael McClellan during the first half of a High School Football game against the Milton Yellow Jackets and the Rice Memorial Green Knights in Milton, VT on Friday, September 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Emma Vieira in Court

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Emma Vieira, 18, of Colchester, waits by her attorney to face a charge of gross negligent operation of a motor vehicle with serious injury resulting after striking 52 year-old Debbie Drewniak while texting, during a court hearing at the Edward J. Costello Courthouse in Burlington, VT on Thursday, September 16, 2011. Debbie Drewniak, who turns 53 today, is in critical care at a hospital in Boston. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Liz Brigante (left), sister, and Karen Drewniak (right), sister in law of Debbie Drewniak, talk about a fundraiser for Debbie after a court hearing for Emma Vieira who struck Debbie last week, at the Edward J. Costello Courthouse in Burlington, VT on Thursday, September 16, 2011. Debbie Drewniak, who turns 53 today, is in critical care at a hospital in Boston. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Member of Debbie Drewniak's family hold flyers urging people not to text while driving during a court hearing for Emma Vieira who struck Debbie last week while testing, at the Edward J. Costello Courthouse in Burlington, VT on Thursday, September 16, 2011. Debbie Drewniak, who turns 53 today, is in critical care at a hospital in Boston. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

John Brickels Sculpture

2011-09-03T18:46:00.000-04:00

John Brickels, who has been hand-building clay sculptures for over fifteen years, stands by his life size clay robots in his studio at the Soda Plant in S. Burlington, VT on Friday, September 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

John Brickels, who has been hand-building clay sculptures for over fifteen years, stands by his buildings in his studio at the Soda Plant in S. Burlington, VT on Friday, September 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

John Brickels, who has been hand-building clay sculptures for over fifteen years, shows off on of his "Mad Scientist" clay sculptures in his studio at the Soda Plant in S. Burlington, VT on Friday, September 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

John Brickels, who has been hand-building clay sculptures for over fifteen years, in his studio at the Soda Plant in S. Burlington, VT on Friday, September 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Milton High School: First Day of Classes

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Students in John-Paul Lavoie's Physics course transition to their next classes during the first day of school at Milton High School in Milton, VT on Thursday, September 1, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Karen Hammond, a science teacher at Milton H.S., talks to her 9th grade students during her class, "The Bio Chemical Me," during the first day of school in Milton, VT on Thursday, September 1, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Tenth Graders in Lynn Fosher's Geophysical World class run a team building exercise during the first day of classes at Milton High School in Milton, VT on Thursday, September 1, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Scott Thompson, Milton H.S. Assistant Principal, shows a new textbooks that will have online support for students during the first day of school in Milton, VT on Thursday, September 1, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Scott Thompson, Milton H.S. Assistant Principal, talks to a student in an upper level statistics class during the first day of school in Milton, VT on Thursday, September 1, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Elizabeth Bogan, AP Biology teacher at Milton High School, talks to her class of juniors and seniors about the syllabus and classroom expectations in Milton, VT on Thursday, September 1, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Jericho Elementary: First Day of School

2011-09-01T16:30:00.000-04:00

Students in Mrs. Randal's 4th grade class have morning circle on the first day of class at Jericho Elementary School in Jericho, VT on Thursday, September 1, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Aaron Graning (left) and Tyler Hance greet each other in Mrs. Randal's 4th grade class during morning circle on the first day of class at Jericho Elementary School in Jericho, VT on Thursday, September 1, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Hurricane Irene Hits Vermont

2011-09-01T14:51:00.009-04:00

Members of the US Army 86 Brigade, out of Berlin, VT, help load up water pallets to be delivered to people in need after Hurricane Irene at Camp Johnson in Colchester, VT on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of the US Army, 86 Brigade, out of Berlin, VT, help load up pallets of water to be delivered to people in need two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of southern and central Vermont, at Camp Johnson in Colchester, VT on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Staff Sargent Mark Scalese (left) and PFC John Dupree, help to secure a truck load of water and food to be delivered to Vermonters in need after Hurricane Irene at Camp Johnson in Colchester, VT on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of the PA7, volunteer emergency access crew from PA, wait to be deployed to distribute food and water to those in need in Vermont after Hurricane Irene at Camp Johnson in Colchester, VT on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of the 158 Fighter Wing Air Nat. Guard, out of S. Burlington, help secure a pallet of food to be delivered to Vermonters in need after Hurricane Irene on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

LT Col Lloyd Goodrow, speaks with FEMA groups support crew, Author Manning, Jr. (left), and Tony Williams in South Burlington on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of the US Army 86 Brigade, out of Berlin, VT, help load up water pallets to be delivered to people in need two days after Hurricane Irene at Camp Johnson in Colchester, VT on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Brigadier Gen. of the VT Nat. Guard, Dick Harris (right), Rep., Peter Welch (D-VT) and Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, walk on the tarmac of the Vermont National Guard Base before leaving by helicopter to tour two days after the devastation left by Hurricane Irene, in South Burlington, VT on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

FEMA Director, Craig Fugate walks on the tarmac of the Vermont National Guard Base before leaving by helicopter to tour two days after the devastation left by Hurricane Irene, in South Burlington, VT on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

FEMA Director, Craig Fugate (left) buckles in alongside, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) before a FEMA tour of Vermont by helicopter two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

At the VT Nat. Guard Base before a tour of Vermont, two days after Hurricane Irene's devastation, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

In the Helicopter as members of the VT Nat. Guard, FEMA, and VT Gov. strap in before a tour of Vermont, two days after Hurricane Irene's devastation, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Senior Videojournalist, Bob Crowley, of CNN, as the helicopter takes off from VT Nat. Guard Base during a tour of Vermont, two days after Hurricane Irene's devastation, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

One of two helicopters flying over the Winooski River Valley during a FEMA tour two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

One of many rivers flooded in central Vermont seen by helicopter during a FEMA tour two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

The Winooski river as seen from above during a FEMA tour of Vermont two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of southern and central Vermont, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

The Winooski river seen by helicopter during a FEMA tour two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

One of many roads washed away by flood waters in central Vermont seen by helicopter during a FEMA tour two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

A washed out dam along on one of many rivers flooded in central Vermont seen by helicopter during a FEMA tour two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

One of many rivers flooded in central Vermont seen by helicopter during a FEMA tour two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

The Winooski river as seen from helicopter during a FEMA tour of Vermont two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

One of many rivers flooded in central Vermont seen from helicopter during a FEMA tour two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

A section of US Route 4 washed out by flood waters seen by helicopter during a FEMA tour, two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont, in Killington, VT on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

One of many roads washed away by flood water in central Vermont seen by helicopter during a FEMA tour two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Brigadier Gen. of the VT Nat. Guard, Dick Harris (left), Gov. Peter Shumlin (VT-D), and FEMA Director, Craig Fugate (right) talk during a FEMA tour of Vermont two days after Hurricane Irene devastated central and Southern Vermont, in Ludlow, VT on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Brigadier Gen. Dick Harris (left), Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, and FEMA Director, Craig Fugate (right) talk during a FEMA tour of Vermont after Hurricane Irene on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

In the Helicopter as during a tour of Vermont, two days after Hurricane Irene's devastation, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

FEMA Director, Craig Fugate (left), Gov. Peter Shumlin (D-VT), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT, center) and Ron Bixby, Dir. of Emergency Management in Ludlow, VT (right) talk during a FEMA tour two days after Hurricane Irene, Ludlow, VT on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

One of many roads washed out in Ludlow, Vermont during a FEMA tour two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

One of five washed out bridges in Ludlow, VT during a FEMA tour two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

FEMA Director, Craig Fugate (right) speaks to Ron Bixby, Emergency Management Director of Ludlow, VT during a FEMA tour of Vermont by helicopter two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont, in Ludlow, VT on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Lt. Governor Phil Scott (VT) showing Paul Fairbanks, a volunteer in Ludlow, VT, the devastation of Hurricane Irene as seen by helicopter, during a FEMA tour two days after Hurricane Irene devastated parts of central and southern Vermont on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

A view of Burlington, VT as the helicopter descends to land at the VT Nat. Guard Base after a tour of Vermont, two days after Hurricane Irene's devastation, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Senior Videojournalist, Bob Crowley, of CNN, as the helicopter descends to land at the VT Nat. Guard Base after a tour of Vermont, two days after Hurricane Irene's devastation, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

FEMA Director, Craig Fugate (right), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT, center), Gov. Peter Shumlin (D-VT, center), Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) walk off the tarmac at the VT Nat. Guard Base after a helicopter tour of Vermont, two days after Hurricane Irene's devastation, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont made TSL Snowshoes

2011-08-27T08:55:00.000-04:00

Ted McGuinness, President and General Manager of TSL Snowshoes, in his office and warehouse shop in Williston, VT on Friday, August 26, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Ted McGuinness, President and General Manager of TSL Snowshoes, adding rivets to a snowshoe at his warehouse shop in Williston, VT on Friday, August 26, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Ted McGuinness, President and General Manager of TSL Snowshoes, adding his the TSL Logo to a snowshoe, at his warehouse shop in Williston, VT on Friday, August 26, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Ted McGuinness, President and General Manager of TSL Snowshoes, in his office and warehouse shop in Williston, VT on Friday, August 26, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

2011 USA Triathlon National Championships

2011-08-20T15:51:00.003-04:00

Mark Harms, of Madison, WI, finishes first in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

John Spinney, of Waterbury, VT, flows around the hairpin turn on Hinesburg Road in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Mark Harms, of Madison, WI, with almost a half mile ahead of his competitors, bikes with ease in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Eva Ramos, of Austin,TX, checks her time as she emerges from a 1500m swim during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathlete's reach for the finish the 750m swim in the Sprint-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathlete's cool off after the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Ryan Ross, of Overland Park, KS, rests after finishing the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathlete's quickly transition from swim to bike in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathlete's swim in the Sprint-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

John Spinney (right) and Derek Eisenbrei, in the Olympic-distance age group, finish their race during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

David Williams, of Durham NC, cruises on his bike in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Doug Clark, of Morristown, NJ, sprints around the last corner to the finish line in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Angie DeFilippi (center), of Colchester, VT, talk to fellow triathletes after finishes the race in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathletes bike in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Hundreds of supporters line up to cheer on triathletes during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Craig Nelson, of Scotia, NY, lowers his head as he crests the top of the biggest climbs of the bike race in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

John Spinney (right) and Peter Schneider, both in the Olympic-distance age group, rest after finishing the race during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathletes transition from swim to bike in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathletes transition from bike to run in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Mark Harms, of Madison, WI, with almost a half mile ahead of his competitors, starts his run in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

A triathlete transition from bike to run in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathletes finish their 750m swim in the Sprint-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

The field, only minutes ago was filled with thousands of bicycles, now filled with running and swimming gear during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathletes cheer as the cross the finish line in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Patrick Conrad, of Golden, CO, expresses his satisfaction with his race in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Rachel Blair, of Corvallis, OR, transitions to her bike in the Sprint-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Peter Schneider, of Shelburne, VT, speaks with his family after finishing in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathletes start their run in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Tad Fabian, of Middletown, DE, starts his run in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Kurt Holt, of Sylvania, OH, cruises on his bike on Dorset Street in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathletes start the walk to start the race in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

The checkin area is filled with bikes before the start of the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

The first swimmers to make the final turn before transitioning to bikes in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Derek Eisenbrei, of Greenville, SC, transitions between swim and bike in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Kurt Holt, of Sylvania, OH, transitions between swim and bike in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Jeffrey Fejfar, of Olive Branch, MS, jumps on his bike in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Teddy Park, of Asheville, NC, in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Ted Mitchell, of Hampton Falls, NH, flows around the hairpin turn on Hinesburg Road in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Daniel Proulx, of Hanover, MD, flows around the hairpin turn on Hinesburg Road in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathletes cruise on bikes down I-89 in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Mark Harms, of Madison, WI, with almost a half mile ahead of his competitors, makes a sharp turn down Irish Hills Road in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathletes cruise on bikes down Dorset Street in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathlete's wait for the start of the 750m swim in the Sprint-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

David Williams, of Durham, NC, makes a sharp turn down Irish Hills Road in the Olympic-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathlete's react to the start of the 750m swim in the Sprint-distance age group during the USA National Triathlon Championship in Burlington, VT on Saturday, August 20, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Mahoning Valley Scrappers vs. Vermont Lake Monsters

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Vermont Lake Monsters' Chad Lewis hits a line drive during a minor league baseball game against the Mohoning Valley Scrappers at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Mahoning Valley Scrappers' William Roberts (center) connects with the ball in front of Vermont Lake Monsters catcher, Nick Rickles during a minor league baseball game at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont Lake Monsters' Shawn Jamieson (left) attempts to tag out Mahoning Valley Scrappers' KC Serna as Serna slides to second base during a minor league baseball game at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont Lake Monsters pitcher Drew Granier throws a fast ball during a minor league baseball game at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Jordan Smith (center) connects with the ball in front of Vermont Lake Monsters catcher, Nick Rickles during a minor league baseball game at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont Lake Monsters' Aaron Shipman (center) connects with the ball in front of Mahoning Valley Scrappers' catcher Jake Lowery during a minor league baseball game at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

2011 USA Triathlon National Championships: A Day Before

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Triathlete's emerge out of Lake Champlain after a practice swim one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathlete's walk their bicycles past Lake Champlain one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathlete's wait by the shore of Lake Champlain for a practice swim one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Scott Stallwood, a triathlete from the NY City team "Full Throttle Endurance," practices on a path alongside Lake Champlain one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathlete's walk their bicycles past Lake Champlain one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

A triathlete jumps into Lake Champlain during a practice swim one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Jerry Brown, a triathlete from the Orlando, FL team "Personal Record," waits for his teammates before checking in his bicycle one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Stephen Pope (right), a mechanic from SkiRack, helps triathlete Richie Conry, of Dallas, TX, tune up his bicycle one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathlete's jumps into Lake Champlain during a practice swim one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

William Cerny, a triathlete from Orem, UT, checks his bicycle in one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Triathlete's get ready to jump into Lake Champlain during a practice swim one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Jeff Hoffman, a triathlete from Tampa, FL, checks his bicycle in one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Over 2,400 bicycles will be checked in this staging area, one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

A member of US Triathalon (right), guides triathletes to check in their bicycles one day before the 2011 USA Triathlon National Championships in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

I Believe Essayist: Caroline Belisle

2011-08-19T15:00:00.001-04:00

Caroline Belisle, 11, "I Believe" essayist at her home in S. Burlington, VT on Friday, August 19, 2011. Her essay brings attention to the need for recycling electronic waste in Vermont. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Invasive Plant Species in Vermont

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Susan Littlefield, Horticultural Editor for the National Gardening Assoc., holds branches of Buckthorn (right), Honey Suckle, and Barberry (left), all of which are invasive species of plants, at the Wheeler Nature Park in S. Burlington, VT on Thursday, August 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Susan Littlefield, Horticultural Editor for the National Gardening Assoc., holds a branch of Honey Suckle, which is an invasive species of plant, at the Wheeler Nature Park in S. Burlington, VT on Thursday, August 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

40th Anniversary of the King Street Youth Center

2011-08-11T20:16:00.000-04:00

Aiden Roberts (center) and two other children play under a parachute during the Block Party to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the King Street Youth Center in Burlington, VT on Thursday, August 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Hula hoopers take to the streets during the Block Party to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the King Street Youth Center in Burlington, VT on Thursday, August 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Children play under a parachute during the Block Party to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the King Street Youth Center in Burlington, VT on Thursday, August 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Amal Kori (left), Sanna Kuku (front) and Muna Ail during the Block Party to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the King Street Youth Center in Burlington, VT on Thursday, August 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Stella O'Brien (left) watches as her sister Lilly O'Brien gets her face painted by Lindsey Johnson (right) during the Block Party to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the King Street Youth Center in Burlington, VT on Thursday, August 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Pat (left) and Aiden Roberts after getting their faces painted during the Block Party to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the King Street Youth Center in Burlington, VT on Thursday, August 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vicky Smith, (right) Executive Dir. of the King Street Youth Center, introduces Lule Adem, winner of the first annual Jake Agna Award during the Block Party to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the King Street Youth Center in Burlington, VT on Thursday, August 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Tenzin Gurmey (left) serves fresh squeezed lemonade to kids during the Block Party to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the King Street Youth Center in Burlington, VT on Thursday, August 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Hundreds of people crowd King Street during the 40th Anniversary of the Block Party to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the King Street Youth Center in Burlington, VT on Thursday, August 11, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Julia and Shawn Skidmore-Baker Wedding

2011-08-11T14:47:00.002-04:00

Congratulations Julia and Shawn!!

Here is a glance into Julia and Shawn's Wedding held in Westport Island, Maine on July 30, 2011. The photographs below are raw and un-edited to give you a chance to see my work as it comes out of the camera. Let me know what you think.

A. John Bramley: UVM Interim President

2011-08-05T16:51:00.002-04:00

A. John Bramley, Interim President of the University of Vermont, speaks about his vision for the upcoming year in the President's Office at UVM in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 5, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

A. John Bramley (right), Interim President of the University of Vermont, and Enrique Corredera, University Communications Director, walk down a path in the historic green at UVM in Burlington, VT on Friday, August 5, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Angie DeFilippi: Triathlete from Colchester, VT

2011-08-04T18:47:00.002-04:00

Angie DeFilippi, who recently finished first in the 35-39-year-old age group at the Ford Ironman Triathlon in Lake Placid, N.Y., on July 24, poses before a training session at her parents home in Colchester, VT on Thursday, August 4, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Angie DeFilippi, who recently finished first in the 35-39-year-old age group at the Ford Ironman Triathlon in Lake Placid, N.Y., on July 24, warms up before a training session at her parents home in Colchester, VT on Thursday, August 4, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Angie DeFilippi, who recently finished first in the 35-39-year-old age group at the Ford Ironman Triathlon in Lake Placid, N.Y., on July 24, poses with her bicycle before a training session at her parents home in Colchester, VT on Thursday, August 4, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Search for Bill and Lorraine Currier Expanded

2011-08-04T15:32:00.001-04:00

Burlington Police Lt. Tim Charland (right) and Vermont State Police Sgt. Rob Snetsinger walk into the woods alongside McGee Road after the search radius for Bill and Lorraine Currier, last seen of June 8, was expanded, in Essex, VT on Thursday, August 4, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont State Police Sgt. Rob Snetsinger (left) and Essex Police walk in the woods along McGee Road after the search radius for Bill and Lorraine Currier, last seen of June 8, was expanded, in Essex, VT on Thursday, August 4, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont State Police Sgt. Rob Snetsinger (right) and and Essex Police walk in the woods along McGee Road after the search radius for Bill and Lorraine Currier, last seen of June 8, was expanded, in Essex, VT on Thursday, August 4, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont State Police Sgt. Rob Snetsinger walks in the woods along McGee Road after the search radius for Bill and Lorraine Currier, last seen of June 8, was expanded, in Essex, VT on Thursday, August 4, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont State Police Sgt. Rob Snetsinger (right), Burlington Police Lt. Tim Charland, and Essex Bike Patrol Adam Gamelin (left) walk along McGee Road after the search radius for Bill and Lorraine Currier, last seen of June 8, was expanded, in Essex, VT on Thursday, August 4, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont State Police Sgt. Rob Snetsinger (left), Burlington Police Lt. Tim Charland (center) and members of Burlington and Essex Police end their search along McGee Road after the search radius for Bill and Lorraine Currier, last seen of June 8, was expanded, in Essex, VT on Thursday, August 4, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

2011 Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival

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The local dish cooked by Steve Atkins (right), Chef and Owner of The Kitchen Table Bistro, and Tony Campos, Executive Producer of New England Cooks, during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Steve Atkins (right), Chef and Owner of The Kitchen Table Bistro, and Tony Campos, Executive Producer of New England Cooks, cook a meal out of local food for a packed audience during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Steve Atkins (top left), Chef and Owner of The Kitchen Table Bistro, and Tony Campos, Executive Producer of New England Cooks, cook a meal out of local food for a packed audience during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Gregory Bernhardt (right) and Hannah Sessions, Co-Owners of Blue Ledge Farm, describe their raw goat milk cheese called Riley's Coat to a festival-goer during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Riley's Coat, a raw goat milk cheese by Blue Ledge Farm, during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Charles Dodge, Co-owner of Putney Mountain Winery, pours a glass of Vermont Cassis, a wine made from black currant grown in Springfield, VT, during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Richard Freeman, tastes a glass of wine from Putney Mountain Winery during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Harry Gorman, of Vermont Spirits Distilling Co. pours a sample glass of vodka for Linda Anderson, of CT during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Tony Campos (left), Executive Producer of New England Cooks, and Marc Druart, Director of Research & Development at Emmi Roth USA, tests the consistancey of their homemade cheese during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Lisa Nierenberg (right) and Gary Helmsetter, from Harvard, MA, pass a bucket young-aged cheese during the cheese-making demonstration at the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Pattie Federica, of Naragansett Creamery hands out samples of fresh cheese during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Phyllis Goldberg (right), of Manhattan, listens during the Cheese and Charcuterie seminar during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

A packed audience listens to Matt Jennings (right), chef and owner of Farmstead and La Laiterie & Farmstead, during the Cheese and Charcuterie seminar during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

A crowd of almost 2,000 people passed through the the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Veronika Pedraza (left), a volunteer at Ploughgate Creamery, of Albany, VT, gives Sand Davis a sample of cheese during the Vermont Cheesemakers' Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, VT on Sunday, July 24, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Waterfront Plaza Construction with Temperatures in the Mid-90's

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ICV Construction carpenters Phil Bergeron (left) and Derek Elkins build a cooling tower on the roof of the future Waterfront Plaza as the temperature reached 95 degrees in Burlington, VT on Friday, July 22, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Derek Elkins, a carpenter for ICV Construction, wipes sweat off his brow while working to build a cooling tower on the roof of the future Waterfront Plaza as the temperature reached 95 degrees in Burlington, VT on Friday, July 22, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Derek Elkins, (right) a carpenter for ICV Construction, wipes sweat off his brow, alongside ICV carpenter Phil Bergeron while they build a cooling tower on the roof of the future Waterfront Plaza as the temperature reached 95 degrees in Burlington, VT on Friday, July 22, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

ICV Construction carpenters Phil Bergeron takes measurements before cutting a piece for a cooling tower on the roof of the future Waterfront Plaza as the temperature reached 95 degrees in Burlington, VT on Friday, July 22, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Derek Elkins, (right) a carpenter for ICV Construction, steadies a board, while ICV carpenter Phil Bergeron uses a skill saw to cut a board for a cooling tower on the roof of the future Waterfront Plaza as the temperature reached 95 degrees in Burlington, VT on Friday, July 22, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

ICV Construction carpenters Derek Elkins, (right) and Phil Bergeron build a cooling tower on the roof of the future Waterfront Plaza as the temperature reached 95 degrees in Burlington, VT on Friday, July 22, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

David LeFebre, of Contractors Crane Service, welds a brace onto the facade of the future Waterfront Plaza as the temperature reached 95 degrees in Burlington, VT on Friday, July 22, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

2011 Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic

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Women's Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic

Team members from Vermont stand before the Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont's Anna Demasi (right) sets up for a shot against New Hampshire Goalie Shenae Lundberg during the Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont goalie Sara Till (left) eyes the puck as New Hampshire's Melissa Robbins looks for an opening during the Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont's Anna Demasi (left) skates past New Hampshire's Anna DiPastina during the Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont's Amanda Laciallade (left) defends New Hampshire's Madeline Borek during the Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont's Molly Howard (left) tries to get control of the puck away from New Hampshire's Kate Leary during the Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont's Jyneva Pickel(left) and New Hampshire's Haley Dutille fight over the puck during the Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Men's Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic

Players practicing before the Mens Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Jack Lyman (left), Vermont's Make-A-Wish Ambassador, watches from behind the Vermont bench at the Mens Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

New Hampshire's Ross Ferullo breaks past Vermont's Andre Drewniak during the Mens Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

New Hampshire's Mackenzie Myers and Vermont's Peter Ballyk battle for the puck during the Mens Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont's Andre Drewniak defends against New Hampshire's Russ Ferullo during the Mens Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

New Hampshire's Ben Peters tries to get around Vermont's Derek Goodwin during the Mens Vermont and New Hampshire All Star Hockey Classic to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at UVW's Gutterson Field House in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 16, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Degree Project: The Burlington Bicycle Culture

2011-07-15T12:47:00.006-04:00

After more than a year, I've finally posted my degree Project from Burlington College. The following short films are part of a larger piece which is my degree project. While each film focuses on a separate, yet important and unique aspect of the Burlington Bicycle Culture, there is no correct way to perceive or construct what the bicycle culture is. Because of this, feel free to watch these films as I have organized them, or feel free to watch them in any order you want.

Part 1: Intro to the Bicycling Culture

Part 2: Burlington Bicycle Polo w/ Rachel Gitajn

Part 3: Bicycle Frame Building w/ Hubert d'Autremont and Matt Penny

Part 4: Rose Long

Part 5: Scorching w/ Derek McIntire and Harris Bucklin

A Wedding on Mount Philo: Kendra and Becky

2011-07-14T12:59:00.000-04:00

Vermont Lt. Gov. Phil Scott Racing at Thunder Road

2011-07-09T21:15:00.003-04:00

A packed crowd awaits the beginning of the Charter Communications Late Model Race at Thunder Road International Speedway in Barre, VT on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Lt. Gov. Phil Scott (right) and acting Gov. of VT, speaks with his fiance, Diana McTeague, during a break between his qualifying heat and the Charter Communications Late Model Race at Thunder Road International Speedway in Barre, VT on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, and acting Gov. of VT, drives his number 14 stock car onto the quarter-mile track before the start of the Charter Communications Late Model Race at Thunder Road International Speedway in Barre, VT on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, and acting Gov. of VT, waits by his stock car before the start of the Charter Communications Late Model Race at Thunder Road International Speedway in Barre, VT on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, and acting Gov. of VT, climbs into his stock car before the start of the Charter Communications Late Model Race at Thunder Road International Speedway in Barre, VT on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Lt. Gov. Phil Scott (left) and acting Gov. of VT, climbs into his stock car, while pit crew team member, Jim Morrill checks tire pressures before the start of the Charter Communications Late Model Race at Thunder Road International Speedway in Barre, VT on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Lt. Gov. Phil Scott (left) and acting Gov. of VT, tightens his safety harness before the start of the Charter Communications Late Model Race at Thunder Road International Speedway in Barre, VT on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Lt. Gov. Phil Scott (left) and acting Gov. of VT, pulls his gloves on before the start of the Charter Communications Late Model Race at Thunder Road International Speedway in Barre, VT on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Lt. Gov. Phil Scott (#14) and acting Gov. of VT, climbs the bank on turn four during the Charter Communications Late Model Race at Thunder Road International Speedway in Barre, VT on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Lt. Gov. Phil Scott (#14) and acting Gov. of VT, races his stock car during the Charter Communications Late Model Race at Thunder Road International Speedway in Barre, VT on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Lt. Gov. Phil Scott (right) and acting Gov. of VT, relaxes after coming in 7th in the Charter Communications Late Model Race, while members of his pit crew carry away tires at Thunder Road International Speedway in Barre, VT on Thursday, July 7, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

4th of July Parade in Waterbury, VT

2011-07-02T20:52:00.003-04:00

A regiment of the Green Mountain Boys reenact shooting and loading their rifles during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Kendra (right) and Cameron Rocheleau (center), enjoy the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

James (center) and Addie (center) Free, with their children, Emily (right) and Honesty, say hello to the Rock of Ages moose during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Stan Amidon (left) and Justin Blackman enjoy a ride on their float the "Couch 1" during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Chloe (left), Craig (center), and Madeline Boyce, of Montpelier, enjoy the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Jasmine Huff (right), rides "Spirit" the Shetland Pony alongside her parents Jackie (left) and Charlie Huff during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Patty Henry (left), and her children Dalia (center), 5, and Caleb, 2, enjoy the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Uzbekian-Americans Zulfiya Khachalieyva (left), Gulshura Khazirova (center left), Punpul Khachalieyva (center) , Khalima Musayeva (center right), and Zulaykha Ilyasova (left) rest along the roadside during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Nathan (right), Gracie, and Jackson Mills (left) pass out candy from Sweet Tooth's during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of the Hannaford Volunteers Fyfe and Drum Cop perform during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of the Vermont American Legion Color Guard lead the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

The Francis family, holding signs of their family members, marches for a surprise family reunion with Wanda Persons, 8, during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Carol Smith, of the Waterbury Senior Center, cooks hotdogs to raise money for Meals on Wheels during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Larry Jordan, of the Waterbury Senior Center, cooks hotdogs to raise money for Meals on Wheels during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Sgt. Shawn Edson (right), from the Waterbury National Guard, hands out candy to Ellisa (center) and Christine Winchelle during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of the Waterbury Community Band perform during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Connor Carbo (center), of Berlin, throws candy out to kids during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Kieran Reid (left), of NY, watches as members of the Green Mountain Boys reenact rifle drills during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of the Hannaford Volunteers Fyfe and Drum Corp perform during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Member of the Crossett Brook Middle School Band perform during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

While of a unicycle, Tom Murphy (left) passes out a flyer to Brianna Rich, of Middlesex during the fourth of July Parade on Main St. in Waterbury, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Vermont Lake Monsters Against the Tri-City ValleyCats

2011-07-02T20:31:00.004-04:00

The first part of this series of photographs focuses on Tri-City ValleyCat Infielder and former UVM baseball player, Matt Duffy. The Free Press will be running a centerpiece article on Matt on Sunday, July 3, 2011. And in all regards, this being my first baseball game photography assignment, I think it turned out all right. Let me know you think in the form of comments.

Matt Duffy, infielder for the Tri-City ValleyCats and former UVM baseball player, warms up before a game against the Vermont Lake Monsters at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Matt Duffy, infielder for the Tri-City ValleyCats, hits a line drive during the game between the Vermont Lake Monsters at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Members of the Colchester Allstars baseball team watch Vermont Lake Monsters players warm up before the game against the Tri-City ValleyCats at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Chad Lewis (right), Infielder for the Vermont Lake Monsters, talks with members of the Colchester Allstars Baseball team before the game against the Tri-City ValleyCats at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Neiko Johnson, Infielder for the Tri-City ValleyCats, hits a single during the game against the Vermont Lake Monsters at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Brent Powers, pitcher for the Vermont Lake Monsters, throws a fastball during the game against the Tri-City ValleyCats at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)

Jordan Trip, Infielder for the Vermont Lake Monsters, hits the ball during against the Tri-City ValleyCats at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT on Saturday, July 2, 2011. (Joshua Lambert, for the Free Press)