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Nature getaways were popular in 2023, according to Airbnb, and an open-air cabin in Vermont was a hit on social media.
The online marketplace for rentals posted the most liked homes on its Instagram account in 2023 and included Tanglebloom Flower Farm Glamping in Brookline, Vermont.
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom open-air cabin, billed as Vermont’s most wishlisted Airbnb, has a full-size bed, transparent roof for “treehouse vibes,” an outdoor kitchen, a wood-fired hot tub, and a mountain view, according to the listing. The rental costs $263 per night.
Here’s what Airbnb wrote about Tanglebloom Flower Farm Glamping:
Set in a hemlock grove, this quirky glamping cabin was built from scratch using natural materials on Vermont’s Tanglebloom Flower Farm. The covered porch is perfect for relaxing with a morning coffee, sunset wine, or a good book in between.
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Check out the list of the most liked homes on Airbnb’s Instagram in 2023.
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Rabies is significantly on the rise among wild animals in Vermont, according to Vermont health officials. In response, the state and federal government are ramping up joint efforts to vaccinate wildlife against the disease.
Officials plan to put over 900,000 doses in bait they’ll distribute across 10 counties in Vermont. Workers in early May will drop the bait from low-flying aircraft in rural areas, and place it by hand in more densely-populated places.
Little blister packs covered in a waxy green coating will hold the vaccine. They’re scented to attract raccoons and skunks.
If you encounter these blister packs while you’re out, it’s important to leave them alone so wild animals can find them, said Vermont public health veterinarian Natalie Kwit.
“The way it works is they pick them up, they bite into it. It’s kind of like a pressurized liquid packet, and it bursts in their mouth, and then they swallow it, and it gets them vaccinated,” she said.
If your pet accidentally eats one of these blister packs, Kwit said they should be fine. But the health department wants you to call anyway to let them know.
Rabies is a deadly virus that attacks the brain and nervous system. Infected animals spread the disease through their saliva. In Vermont, it is most often found in raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats.
There were 66 rabid animals reported in both 2024 and 2025, more than double the previous annual average in Vermont. So far this year, 16 animals have been found to be rabid. While counties across northern Vermont have been affected, the greatest number of recent cases have been in Orleans County.
The vaccine bait drop is a joint project between the state and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which has been running the program across the eastern seaboard since the 1990s.
Officials also plan to conduct the regular, annual statewide bait drop in August. This year is the fourth consecutive year that Vermont has scheduled an extra bait drop in response to rising cases.
Rabies cases are up nationally, although officials say they’re still trying to understand why.
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 April 27, 2026, results for each game:
18-31-33-36-62, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
04-21-25-34-38
Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Day: 4-1-0
Evening: 7-4-2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Day: 7-9-7-9
Evening: 8-6-5-0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
07-16-19-27-32, Megaball: 06
Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.
04-15-19-21-31, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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
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.
Welcome to the second installment of the 2026 spring season for the Delta Dental Vermont Varsity Insider Athletes of the Week voting by high school sports fans.
This week, and every week during the sports seasons, members of the public may vote for a top girls athlete and a top boys athlete. And since last year, we added to the list of weekly nominees: There are now two stories, one for girls and one for boys, with more athletes on each ballot.
All voting is through the ballots at burlingtonfreepress.com. We will not accept votes through email or through social media.
Voting began Monday, April 27, and continues through 9 p.m. Thursday, April 30.
The winners will be announced in a story published at burlingtonfreepress.com on Friday, May 1.
Yes. Please nominate a Vermont high school athlete by sending an email to sports@burlingtonfreepress.com (Subject Line: Athletes of the Week nomination). Additionally, please include the athlete’s school, sport and any relevant details from that week’s games in the email.
Radley Cherosnick, Burr and Burton lacrosse: The Quinnipiac commit poured in seven goals and had an assist in Burr and Burton’s 12-5 home victory over Essex.
Addison Gates, Missisquoi softball: Gates went the distance in a five-inning, one-hitter with one earned run and 14Ks while also going 2-for-2 at the plate with a pair of RBIs to lead Missisquoi past South Burlington. Gates then tossed a four-hitter with one run allowed and 15Ks over seven frames as MVU cruised past St. Johnsbury 12-1.
Brinlee Gilfillan, Colchester track and field: The senior established in new standards in the 100- and 200-meter races, breaking her own state records with times of 11.91 seconds and 24.62, respectively, at the Essex Vacational. Gilfillan is the first Vermont girl to break 12 seconds in the 100; her previous state mark was 12.08.
Megan Gonyeau, BFA-St. Albans softball: Gonyeau allowed two earned runs and struck out seven over six innings while going 1-for-2 at the plate in the Comets’ 5-3 victory at Essex in a rematch of last year’s Division I title game. Gonyeau also had a two-hit, three-RBI effort as defending champion BFA rolled past South Burlington at home.
Alayna Havreluk, Rice softball: The senior hurled a six-inning no-hitter with 14Ks and one walk in Rice’s 15-0 victory over Harwood. She also went 2-for-5 at the plate with a double, triple, RBI and a pair of runs.
Elena Noyes, U-32 softball: Noyes opened her junior season by going 6-for-8 with two homers, a double and nine RBIs as the Raiders split with Harwood and Hartford.
Heather Pelletier, Champlain Valley lacrosse: Pelletier tallied four goals in defending champion CVU’s 11-7 triumph over Essex.
Contact Alex Abrami at aabrami@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @aabrami5.
Contact Judith Altneu at JAltneu@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter: @Judith_Altneu.
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