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Longtime Vermont Sen. Dick Sears dies at 81

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2 years ago

June 2, 2024

Longtime Vermont Sen. Dick Sears dies at 81

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Longtime Vermont Sen. Dick Sears died over the weekend. He was 81.

Sears was born on April 22, 1943, and became a resident of Bennington in 1971. Sen. Sears served in the Vermont Legislature for 32 years. During his tenure, Sears served as the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

According to legislative leaders, Sears died surrounded by family and long-time friends.

“Dick’s legacy is all but incalculable. Recognized nationally as one of America’s “most productive” legislators, he made judicial and corrections reform his personal mission,” Sen. Phil Baruth said.

Baruth went on to say, “Much, much more will be said of Dick Sears than I can say in a short statement, but I will add that although in some ways we were unlikely friends and allies, I came to love him like a father and I will miss him like family.”

Bennington County Sen. Brian Campion also issued a statement saying, “Dick loved representing Bennington County and took great pride in that honor for the 32 years he served as State Senator. He was one of the most effective leaders in the Senate and will be sorely missed. Dick was also a dear friend and I will always remember his sense of humor, sense of justice and lifelong dedication to the service of others.”

In a statement, Gov. Phil Scott said, “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Dick Sears. Senator Sears was already in the Senate when I arrived as a freshman in 2001. We served together for many years and I have always had a great deal of respect for him. I appreciate his willingness to work across the aisle to get things done. Just this past session, he worked closely with my team to pass important public safety legislation.”

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Route 110 guardrail damaged in Vermont – Valley News

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9 hours ago

May 15, 2026

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Route 110 guardrail damaged in Vermont – Valley News

TUNBRIDGE — A significant portion of guardrail on Route 110 near Button Hill Road was recently damaged, Vermont State Police reported in a Wednesday news release.

Pieces of wood, logs and debris scattered the area near the damaged guardrail.

The incident is believed to have occurred between Sunday, May 10 and Wednesday, May 13, according to the release.

The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the damage is encouraged to contact Vermont State Police Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933.

Marion Umpleby is a staff writer at the Valley News. She can be reached at mumpleby@vnews.com or 603-727-3306.
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VT Lottery Gimme 5, Pick 3 results for May 14, 2026

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21 hours ago

May 15, 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 May 14, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Gimme 5 numbers from May 14 drawing

02-05-08-26-37

Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 14 drawing

Day: 0-5-2

Evening: 1-9-9

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 14 drawing

Day: 5-1-6-5

Evening: 5-8-8-6

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 14 drawing

12-32-36-37-40, Bonus: 02

Check Millionaire for Life 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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St. Joseph’s Orphanage exhibit opens at Vermont Police Academy

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1 day ago

May 14, 2026

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St. Joseph’s Orphanage exhibit opens at Vermont Police Academy

PITTSFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – Stories of survival are now on display at the Vermont Police Academy.

The Voices of St. Joseph’s Orphanage exhibition allows former residents to share their truth and what they dealt with at the Burlington orphanage. The exhibit highlights the harm endured and their ongoing work to promote healing, accountability, and stronger protections for vulnerable kids.

Lisa Ryan with the Police Academy says it’s an important exhibit to feature. “That makes victims feel heard and respected and, quite frankly, believed. And so that didn’t happen during this process many years ago for these people, and so it’s kind of looking ahead about how we can make sure this doesn’t happen again,” Ryan said.

The exhibit runs through May 21at the academy in Pittsford.

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