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Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, April 8-15 | Seven Days
Perfectly Seasoned
Sunday 12
You know TV personality Alton Brown as the quirky host of hit reality cooking shows such as “Iron Chef America” and “Cutthroat Kitchen.” Now the culinary commentator and author takes the stage solo at Rutland’s Paramount Theatre for a no-frills show of his talents, trading the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for a more intimate showcase of food science, humor and heart.
Girl Almighty
Friday 10
Queer author and educator Diana Whitney launches her patriarchy-smashing poetry collection, Girl Trouble, in conversation with fellow writer Eve Alexandra at Next Stage Arts in Putney. Listeners hear unflinching takes on growing up female, adolescent trauma, rape culture and modern movements of resilience before roaring onto the dance floor to channel the grit and grace of feminism.
Fun Facts
Thursday 9
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Local News Day Credit: © Undrey | DreamstimeIt’s no surprise that we stan Local News Day (see page 13). Journalism leaders and advocates fill Montpelier’s Kellogg-Hubbard Library for a fact-forward fête celebrating the value of civic transparency and trusted community information. A documentary screening and a panel discussion explore media ecosystems and spur dialogue about how to sustain an essential public resource.
Role Models
Saturday 11
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CAN-AM Con Credit: © Nanantachoke | DreamstimeScale model makers and Lego lovers connect at CAN-AM Con at Williston’s National Guard Armory, where seminars and vendors complement a display contest honoring late Japanese producer Shunsaku Tamiya. Junior builders and veterans show off their finest constructions from any Tamiya kit for consideration in categories such as Best of Class and People’s Choice.
Saturday 11
Disco Inferno
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Gala ’54: After Hours Credit: © Anton Vierietin | DreamstimeThe Current — Stowe’s center for contemporary art — invites philanthropic partygoers to the Lodge at Spruce Peak for Gala ’54: After Hours. The annual fundraiser boasts silent and live auctions, a cocktail reception, and chef-crafted food stations, all inspired by New York City’s glamorous Studio 54 era. Then revelers hit the dance floor to boogie oogie oogie in their flashiest disco dress.
See gallery listing at sevendaysvt.com/art
Piste de Résistance
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12
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Gather Outdoors Credit: CourtesyMusic and winter culture festival Gather Outdoors takes Stratton Mountain Resort by storm with a superlative lineup of jam bands and electronic artists, including Philadelphia legends the Disco Biscuits and rising star Karina Rykman. The high-energy mountainside affair fuses plein air recreation with an immersive club atmosphere for an unforgettable end to the ski season.
Reading the Room
Tuesday 14
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Bianca Stone Credit: CourtesyVermont poet laureate Bianca Stone continues her “State of Poetry” tour with a stop at Phoenix Books in Burlington. Stone leads an analytical deep dive into the craft of late Nobel Prize-winning writer — and the nation’s 12th poet laureate — Louise Glück, underscoring the vital cultural impact of her contributions to American literature.
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:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 27 drawing
18-31-33-36-62, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Gimme 5 numbers from April 27 drawing
04-21-25-34-38
Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 27 drawing
Day: 4-1-0
Evening: 7-4-2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 27 drawing
Day: 7-9-7-9
Evening: 8-6-5-0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks Plus numbers from April 27 drawing
07-16-19-27-32, Megaball: 06
Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 27 drawing
04-15-19-21-31, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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.
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.
How do I cast my vote?
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.
How do we learn who wins?
The winners will be announced in a story published at burlingtonfreepress.com on Friday, May 1.
May I nominate a deserving athlete for a future ballot?
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.
Girls Athlete of the Week nominees
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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