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From the joyous to the tragic, the VailDaily.com Top 10 is a weekly recap of our best local stories. Check out the complete list and email your favorite to mzalaznick@vaildaily.com

10.Breakin' up spring vacation for Vail Valley students
One Eagle County School District break will fall after ski season
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9.Vail Election: Donovan: Maintain the postcard
Vail native Kerry Donovan feels responsibility to serve the town
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8.Green loan debate heats up in Vail Valley
Critics say the program isn't fully developed, worry about possible mortgage problems
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7.40 years of deals at Vail ski swap
Annual Ski & Snowboard Club Vail Swap takes place at Dobson Ice Arena in Vail
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6.Vail glimpses new Timber Ridge
Rare meeting between three Vail town boards meant to help move project along
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5.Vail Valley: Wilderness backers push expansion
Three Colorado outdoorsmen back Hidden Gems plan to add 400,000 of wilderness in and around Vail Valley
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4.Eagle County Sheriff investigates alleged duct-tape incident
Police have filed no charges
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3.Hidden Gems opponents pack meeting
Backers of the proposed “Hidden Gems” additions to White River National Forest's wilderness areas encounter hostile crowd
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2.Vail Resorts sues East West Partners
At issue in Vail Resort suit is bonuses, salary for Colorado Mountain Express execs
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1.Skiers get early tracks at Vail
Four locals hike Vail Oct. 28 for some ski runs
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