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Howard Center will close its needle exchange program this summer

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1 month ago

January 23, 2026

Howard Center will close its needle exchange program this summer

The Howard Center is closing its Safe Recovery program on Clarke Street in Burlington at the end of June, its CEO, Sandra McGuire, notified state and local officials Thursday evening.

The more than 20-year-old program offers a suite of free and anonymous services to people with substance use disorder, including a needle exchange program, overdose prevention kits and infectious disease testing. The low-barrier facility also provides on-demand medications for opioid use disorder, counseling and care management.

Neighbors have long complained about the program, which is located in a residential area. Earlier this month, Clarke Street residents sued to try to force its relocation, according to WCAX. In a letter to lawmakers, McGuire made no mention of the legal challenge, instead citing a “need to steward our limited resources” for the service provider’s decision.

McGuire declined an interview request Friday, but wrote in her letter that the center was committed to “ensuring access to these services and a responsible transition for the people who rely on them.”

“We have been in ongoing conversation with our state partners for several months to support continuity of services for the community as the State identifies its next provider, and we are committed to that smooth transition,” she added.

It’s not clear at this point who that next provider will be, although a handful of nonprofits provide similar services on behalf of the state.

“The Health Department will continue working internally and with community-based service providers to ensure the community served by Howard Center Safe Recovery has uninterrupted access to the programs on which they rely,” Kyle Casteel, a spokesperson for the Vermont Health Department, said in an email.

A spokesperson for Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak did not respond to requests for comment.

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Vermont seasonal snowfall ranks high despite missing out on the Blizzard of 2026

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February 26, 2026

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Vermont seasonal snowfall ranks high despite missing out on the Blizzard of 2026

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The historic ‘Blizzard of 2026′ brought a winter’s worth of snowfall to Southern New England, especially Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts area. Both states including New Jersey had snowfall totals that surpassed each respective state’s 24-hour snowfall record. Vermont on the other hand, too far north of the storm only received a fraction of the amount of snow.

HIGHEST SNOWFALL REPORTS BY STATE FROM BLIZZARD 2026:

RHODE ISLAND 37.9″ (Warwick)
MASSACHUSETTS 37.0″ (Bliss Corner)
NEW YORK 31.0″ (Central Islip)
CONNECTICUT 30.8″ (North Stonington)
NEW JERSEY 30.7″ (Lyndhurst)
PENNSYLVANIA 22.1″ (Langhorne)
DELAWARE 21″ (Long Neck)
MARYLAND 16″ (Bishopville)
VIRGINIA 15″ (Wintergreen)
MAINE 12″ (Trescott)
NEW HAMPSHIRE 9.8″ (Barrington)
VERMONT 6.8″ (Readsboro)

In northern Vermont, Burlington only received a few flakes from this historic nor’easter. Despite that, Burlington’s seasonal snowfall to date still ranks in the top ten across the eastern United States.

Current seasonal snowfall total rankings in the Eastern United States as of February 24th, 2026:

Mt. Washington NH, 188.2″
Syracuse NY, 130.4″
Rochester NY, 105.4″
Buffalo NY, 85.8″
Milton MA, 77.7″
Worcester MA, 75.4″
Burlington VT, 71.4″
Erie PA, 69.0″
Caribou ME ,68.1″
Warwick RI, 67.8″
Binghamton NY, 66.4″
Norton MA, 66.1″
Boston MA, 60.4″
Bangor ME, 59.9″
Islip NY, 59.5″
Gray NH, 58.7″
Manchester NH, 57.3″
Albany NY, 54.8″
Bridgeport CT, 54.6″
Newark NJ, 53.4″
Youngstown OH, 51.9″
Windsor Locks CT, 51.0″
Portland ME, 50.9″
Cleveland OH, 49.1″
Concord NH, 48.5″
Bluefield WV, 47.3″
Akron Canton OH, 45.4″
Beckley WV, 44.7″
NYC/JFK AP NY, 44.2″
NYC/LaGuardia NY, 44.3″
Pittsburgh PA, 43.6″
Trenton-Ewing NJ, 43.4″
NYC/Central Park NY, 42.0″
Avoca PA, 36.9″
Dayton OH, 36.7″
Allentown PA, 35.5″
Columbus OH, 30.2″
Philadelphia PA ,30.0″
Covington KY, 29.1″
Toledo OH, 28.8″
Mansfield OH, 28.7″
Pomona NJ, 26.1″
Charleston WV, 25.5″
Reading PA, 24.3″
Wilmington DE, 24.0″
Middletown PA, 23.8″
Blacksburg VA, 21.8″
Williamsport PA, 19.0″
Huntington WV, 16.1″
Baltimore MD (BWI), 15.6″
Salisbury MD, 14.8″
Roanoke VA, 13.8″
Wallops Island VA, 13.5″
New Bern NC, 13.0″
Danville VA, 12.8″
Dulles VA, 12.6″
Greensboro NC, 12.5″
Charlotte NC, 12.2″
Lynchburg VA, 11.8″
Richmond VA, 11.0″
Washington DC, 9.6″
Elizabeth City NC, 6.9″
Wilmington NC, 5.8″
Norfolk VA, 5.6″
Greer SC, 5.5″
Asheville NC, 5.4″
Raleigh NC, 3.6″
Augusta GA, 3.5″
Columbia SC, 2.9″
North Charleston SC, 1.1″
Cape Hatteras NC, 0.8″
Savannah GA, 0.5″

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Police seek missing 15-year-old girl in Vermont

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16 hours ago

February 25, 2026

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Police seek missing 15-year-old girl in Vermont

Police in Vermont are looking for a missing 15-year-old girl.

Vermont State Police say Elizabeth Smalls was last seen around 8:15 p.m. Tuesday when she left her friend’s Fairfax home with an unknown male, in an unknown vehicle and in an unknown direction — potentially to visit a store.

Police say the teen did not return to either her home in St. Albans, or her friend’s house in Fairfax from where she left.

Elizabeth was last seen wearing a tan True Religion branded hoodie, leggings, and slippers, according to police. She is about 5’4″ tall and 110 pounds with black hair.

Police say her disappearance is not considered suspicious at this time.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts or anyone who knows something that could help investigators is asked to call state police at 802-524-5993. Anonymous tips can be submitted online here.

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VT Lottery Mega Millions, Gimme 5 results for Feb. 24, 2026

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February 25, 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. 24, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Vermont Mega Millions numbers from Feb. 24 drawing

12-39-43-49-55, Mega Ball: 23

Check Vermont Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Gimme 5 numbers from Feb. 24 drawing

02-08-11-22-30

Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from Feb. 24 drawing

Day: 2-8-7

Evening: 1-3-0

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from Feb. 24 drawing

Day: 3-7-8-7

Evening: 8-7-1-0

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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