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Vermont Senate considers new school redistricting map

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4 days ago

February 17, 2026

Vermont Senate considers new school redistricting map

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – The Vermont Senate is considering a new school district consolidation map that would significantly reduce the number of districts statewide.

The early version of the proposed map comes from Bennington County Sen. Seth Bongartz. It creates at least 11 school districts, but still includes unknowns, including what districts in the most populated part of Vermont would look like.

The idea is to cut the state’s roughly 110 school districts and 52 supervisory unions in half through voluntary mergers over the next two years. The State Board of Education could mandate mergers after that period.

“The goal is to give districts the chance to do it themselves, but to have it clear that we’re going to get there because this has all been timed for the beginning of the foundation formula, three years,” said Bongartz, D-Bennington County.

The proposal follows one from the House, which would create 26 school districts.

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Vermont business owner reacts to Supreme Court decision striking down Trump’s tariffs

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3 hours ago

February 21, 2026

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Dawn Wagner, owner and lead chocolatier at Daily Chocolate, a small batch chocolate shop in Vermont, reacts to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs. (AP Video: Amanda Swinhart)

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VT Lottery Mega Millions, Gimme 5 results for Feb. 20, 2026

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15 hours ago

February 21, 2026

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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win

Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.

Just the FAQs, USA TODAY

The Vermont Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.

Those who want to play can enter the MegaBucks and Lucky for Life games as well as the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. Vermont also partners with New Hampshire and Maine for the Tri-State Lottery, which includes the Mega Bucks, Gimme 5 as well as the Pick 3 and Pick 4.

Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.

Here’s a look at Feb. 20, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Vermont Mega Millions numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

15-40-48-58-63, Mega Ball: 02

Check Vermont Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Gimme 5 numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

05-18-25-32-37

Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lucky For Life VT numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

10-24-30-36-42, Lucky Ball: 11

Check Lucky For Life VT payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

Day: 5-5-2

Evening: 2-8-3

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from Feb. 20 drawing

Day: 6-1-0-7

Evening: 3-5-5-4

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

For Vermont Lottery prizes up to $499, winners can claim their prize at any authorized Vermont Lottery retailer or at the Vermont Lottery Headquarters by presenting the signed winning ticket for validation. Prizes between $500 and $5,000 can be claimed at any M&T Bank location in Vermont during the Vermont Lottery Office’s business hours, which are 8a.m.-4p.m. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.

For prizes over $5,000, claims must be made in person at the Vermont Lottery headquarters. In addition to signing your ticket, you will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, and a completed claim form.

All prize claims must be submitted within one year of the drawing date. For more information on prize claims or to download a Vermont Lottery Claim Form, visit the Vermont Lottery’s FAQ page or contact their customer service line at (802) 479-5686.

Vermont Lottery Headquarters

1311 US Route 302, Suite 100

Barre, VT

05641

When are the Vermont Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Gimme 5: 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
Pick 3 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
Pick 4 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
Pick 3 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
Pick 4 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
Megabucks: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

What is Vermont Lottery Second Chance?

Vermont’s 2nd Chance lottery lets players enter eligible non-winning instant scratch tickets into a drawing to win cash and/or other prizes. Players must register through the state’s official Lottery website or app. The drawings are held quarterly or are part of an additional promotion, and are done at Pollard Banknote Limited in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Vermont editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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See schedules, scores for Feb. 20-21 UVM basketball, hockey, lacrosse games

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1 day ago

February 20, 2026

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See schedules, scores for Feb. 20-21 UVM basketball, hockey, lacrosse games

Vermont basketball’s Gus Yalden on Catamounts’ rout of Bryant

Gus Yalden talks to local media after Vermont basketball’s home win over Bryant on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.

The University of Vermont winter sports teams are winding down their regular seasons. The women’s hockey team plays the final two game of its regular season on the road this weekend. It still feels like winter in Vermont with both lacrosse games being moved due to the icy conditions on Virtue Field.

Still there is plenty of action in Catamount Country with Vermont women’s basketball hosting its annual Senior Day celebration on Feb. 21 and the men’s hockey team back at home this weekend.

For schedules, scores and stats from all games, read on below:

Friday, Feb. 20

Men’s lacrosse

Dartmouth 15, Vermont 10 (at Hooksett, NH)

D: Quinn Stankovits 5G, 1A. Stu Gates 2G, 1A. Tyler Juhlin 2G, 1A. Thomas Power 2G, 2A. Alex Jessey 2G, 1A. Max Becker 5 saves.

V: Harrison Josloff 3G, 1A. Max Frattaroli 2G. Tristan Whitaker 1G, 2A. Ethan Pearson 3A. Ryan Daly 6 saves.

Note: Dartmouth outscored Vermont 9-3 in the first quarter.

Women’s hockey

Vermont 2, Holy Cross 1 OT

V: Ashley Kokavec 1G. Kaylee Lewis 1G. Rose-Marie Brochu 1A. Brooke George 1A. Ashley Kokavec 1A. Natalie Zarcone 1A. Lily Prendergast 15 saves.

HC: Charlotte Sonntag 1G. Sarah 1A. Emily Crovo 1A. Abby Hornung 39 saves.

Note: Lewis scored the game winner 3:31 into overtime.

Men’s hockey

Providence 5, Vermont 2

P: Will Elger 1G, 1A. John Mustard 1G, 1A. Tanner Adams 1G. Kale McCallum 1G. Roger McQueen 1G. Graham Gamache 1A. Jonathan Fauchoni 1A. Quinn Mantei 1A. Julius Sumpf 1A. Logan Sawyer 1A. Jack Parsons 25 saves.

V: Colin Kessler 1G. Sebastian Tornqvist 1G. Jonah Aegerter 1A. Cedrick Guindon 1A. Ethan Burroughs 1A. Jens Richards 1A. Axel Mangbo 8 saves. Aiden Wright 17 saves.