Heavy rain is expected to continue sweeping across the region this afternoon; an Iraq war veteran formally announced his campaign for the U.S. House; the Vermont National Guard is being recognized in Washington for its program to help veterans who return from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; Andrew Wheating prepares to head off to the Olympics.
Photo: Nicholas Symmonds, left, congratulates Andrew Wheating after the men’s 800 meter final at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore., Monday, June 30, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)