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Special Olympics Vermont adds expo to kick off Penguin Plunge

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2 months ago

January 22, 2026

Special Olympics Vermont adds expo to kick off Penguin Plunge

Dave DeMille
| Reporter assisted by AI

The Penguin Plunge Expo splashes into Hotel Champlain on Feb. 6 as the official kickoff to a wintry charity weekend, according to a community announcement.

The expo, a new feature for Special Olympics Vermont’s Penguin Plunge, is scheduled for 3-7 p.m. inside the hotel’s Green Mountain Ballroom, according to the announcement sent by the group last week.

Everyone who’s registered for the plunge itself must check in at the expo first.

Organizers describe the expo as a warm-up event designed to help participants check in, pick up required materials and connect with fellow plungers before the main event.

What to expect at the Special Olympics Vermont Penguin Plunge Expo

Plungers who attend the expo are expected to receive their plunge wristband, wave number and plunger bag. Wristbands are required to participate in the plunge and should not be lost, according to the announcement.

Participants can also collect any earned incentives and engage with event partners and vendors throughout the expo. An interactive activity with prizes available for participants is planned.

The expo is set to include a station hosted by Community Bank featuring temporary tattoos, coloring pages and sign-making. Attendees may also have the chance to meet Petey the Penguin, the event’s official mascot, along with other special guests.

Additional attractions are expected to include a photo booth, prize giveaways from local and regional partners and an interactive weather green screen experience hosted by WCAX. Team Vermont athletes heading to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota are also expected to attend.

Important check-in requirements

Team captains or fellow team members may pick up earned incentives for others but are not permitted to collect wristbands on someone else’s behalf.

Limited Saturday wristband pickup is expected to be available at the Special Olympics Vermont information tent at the waterfront for plungers traveling from out of town. Participants who believe they qualify for Saturday pickup are encouraged to contact event organizers in advance at events@vtso.org.

More information about registration and the event is available at www.penguinplunge.org.

This story was created by Dave DeMille, ddemille@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.

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VT Lottery Mega Millions, Gimme 5 results for March 10, 2026

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9 hours ago

March 11, 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.

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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 March 10, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Vermont Mega Millions numbers from March 10 drawing

16-21-30-35-65, Mega Ball: 07

Check Vermont Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Gimme 5 numbers from March 10 drawing

04-05-08-18-36

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 10 drawing

Day: 1-5-1

Evening: 3-2-5

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 10 drawing

Day: 4-9-5-0

Evening: 0-4-9-8

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 10 drawing

03-27-43-45-49, Bonus: 04

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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Vermont highway shut down following rock slide

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21 hours ago

March 10, 2026

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Vermont highway shut down following rock slide

A portion of a Vermont highway has been shut down following a rock slide on Tuesday.

Vermont State Police said in an email around 1:22 p.m. that they had received a report of a rock slide on Route 5 in Fairlee, just south of the Bradford town line.

“Initial reports are of a substantial amount of rock & trees in the roadway, making travel through the area difficult or impassable,” they said. “Motorists should seek alternate routes or expect delays in the area.”

Route 5 is a nearly 200-mile, mostly two-lane highway running from the Massachusetts border to Canada.

In an update shortly after 2 p.m., state police said Route 5 in Fairlee between Mountain Road and Sawyer Mountain Drive will remain closed while the Vermont Agency of Transportation assesses the stability of the roadway.

No further details were released.

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