Northeast
Vermont House passes 'safe' injection site bill as state grapples with opioid death surge
As Vermont grapples with rising opioid overdose deaths, the House has passed a bill that would allow for the creation of overdose prevention centers in the state that would include safe injection sites — places where people can use heroin and other narcotics under the supervision of trained staff and be revived if they take too much.
The legislation, approved by the House on Thursday after emotional testimony, now goes to the state Senate.
Vermont has had consecutive record high numbers of opioid overdose deaths in recent years. In 2022, there were 243 such deaths, more than the record 217 in 2021, said Rep. Taylor Small, a Progressive-Democrat from Winooski and a member of the House Human Services Committee. As of the end of September of 2023, the state had 180 in nine months last year.
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“We are at a crisis point. We have been in an overdose death crisis for too long. And in a year where public safety seems to be at the forefront of our priorities, it is clear that we need to expand our approach to address this crisis,” Small told colleagues on Wednesday.
The Vermont State House is photographed in Montpelier, Vermont, Oct. 13, 2019. (Photo by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images)
The drugs bought and sold in Vermont are becoming increasingly dangerous and deadly, Small said, referring to fentanyl, the animal tranquilizer xylazine and gabapentin.
Rep. Emilie Kornheiser, a Democrat from Brattleboro, said one of her favorite things about living in a small community is watching the town’s kids grow up.
“In the last 10 years, I’ve watched those children die,” she said, her voice cracking. “I’ve also grieved the deaths of my friends’ precious children, of my own loved ones, of clients. And we can’t go on like this. I want my community to stay alive, and I want us in this body to do everything we can to make that happen.”
Supporters say such centers save lives and connect people with addiction treatment, mental health services and medical care. But some Vermont lawmakers who opposed the bill said such centers would allow illegal drug use and enable drug users. They also raised concerns about minors using drugs at them.
Republican Gov. Phil Scott has said he is opposed to the idea and vetoed similar legislation two years ago.
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Pennsylvania
PHOTOS: Storm damage across central Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Gusty storms caused damage across central Pennsylvania, toppling trees onto cars, buildings, utility lines, street lights, and more.
In Harrisburg, the storm left debris from trees strewn about roadways across the city.
Along Front Street near Riverfront Park, numerous trees were toppled in the park and on the roadway. There, Harrisburg’s 4th of July festivities
A large tree took down the traffic light at Front and Chestnut. abc27 News spotted Harrisburg Public Works crews working to clean up the mess.
Across the river in Lemoyne, trees fell on several parked cars.
An abc27 News photojournalist at the scene saw trees atop two parked cars there.
Back in Harrisburg, a tree branch fell and struck a house on Pennwood Road in the city.
East of the city, numerous trees were reported downed as well.
Near Hershey, an abc27 News viewer sent in a photo of a tree which struck a deck.
Another abc27 News viewer in Mechanicsburg shared photos of downed trees in her neighborhood.
Those trees came down in yards and, in one case, on a house.
In York County, downed trees closed Interstate 83 for a time.
Across the area, over 120,000 power customers were reported out because of the storms.
Rhode Island
Will Taylor Swift hold a post-wedding bash in Rhode Island?
The Fourth of July usually brings about the same question in Westerly: Will Taylor Swift be celebrating at her Watch Hill mansion?
This year, the questions are a little different, as Swift held her wedding to Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3. Now, residents wonder if Watch Hill will be the perfect after-party destination.
From 2013 to 2016, then again in 2023, Swift famously celebrated Independence Day at her Watch Hill house. Rhode Islanders are debating whether these parties will resume for the holiday this year.
Nora Alexander, who owns the boutique Noon in Watch Hill, is unsure whether Swift will make an appearance in Rhode Island after her wedding.
“I feel like if I got married last night, I probably wouldn’t want to have a big party, but I’m not Taylor Swift and maybe she’s ready for another grand party,” Alexander says. “She’s known to have some big bashes up there on the fourth, so we’ll see.”
While they question whether the wedding party would already be leaving New York, both Catherine Lawrence and Kelly Bashan wonder if Swift would have a small post-wedding gathering in Rhode Island.
“Maybe she’ll send some of her family members here instead,” Bashan says.
Miranda Pearce, who works at a store in Watch Hill, does not think that Swift will make it back for the holiday and will stay in New York City after her wedding.
With all of the wedding publicity, Lawrence doubts whether the Watch Hill house offers enough security for the newlyweds.
Pearce says people scope out Swift’s Watch Hill house every year around the Fourth of July, hoping to catch a glimpse of the star through a window or on a balcony.
What to know about Watch Hill, the RI home of Taylor Swift
This charming seaside village is so much more than just the part-time residence of a major pop star.
With her tight security, especially after the wedding, Lawrence doubts the public would even know if the couple was throwing their first Fourth of July bash as husband and wife in Rhode Island.
But that doesn’t deter some Rhode Islanders from trying to find out.
Vermont
VT Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for July 4, 2026
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 July 4, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 4 drawing
17-38-46-50-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 4 drawing
Day: 6-5-3
Evening: 8-0-6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from July 4 drawing
Day: 9-8-1-3
Evening: 2-9-4-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks Plus numbers from July 4 drawing
06-10-19-22-33, Megaball: 04
Check Megabucks Plus 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.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily
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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