Linda Ford disregards the rain while raking and tidying her daughter's yard in Thetford, Vt., on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Linda Ford disregards the rain while raking and tidying her daughter’s yard in Thetford, Vt., on Friday, May 9, 2025. “The harder you work and the fresher the weather – it feels good,” said Ford. (Valley News – James M. Patterson) Credit: Valley News — James M. Patterson

THETFORD — Linda Ford disregarded the rain while raking and tidying her daughter’s yard in Thetford on Friday, May 9.

“The harder you work and the fresher the weather — it feels good,” said Ford. 

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