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St. Johnsbury gymnastics captures first state title since 2005

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February 22, 2026

St. Johnsbury gymnastics captures first state title since 2005

For the first time in 21 years, the St. Johnsbury Academy gymnastics team is the best in the state. The Hilltoppers scored 145.875 to win their first title since 2005 during the the Vermont high school state championship meet held at the school’s fieldhouse on Saturday, Feb. 21.

The Hilltoppers ended their drought behind their lone senior, Lydia Ruggles, who won the all-around title for the third year in a row. This year, Ruggles posted a 37.850 with the highest scores on bars (9.5) and floor (9.9). She posted the second-highest score on vault (9.4) and placed sixth in beam (9.05).

Ruggles score matches her all-around title-winning score from 2024. Brattleboro’s Lauren Chute finished second in the all-around for the third consecutive year with a 37.375.

The Hilltoppers posted the highest scores on vault (36.275), bars (35.425) and floor (38.100) events and won comfortably over runners-up Essex (140.100).

St. Johnsbury showcased their skills with five members finishing in the top eight of the all-around competition. Hannah Wood finished third in the all-around (37.20) and took the vault title with a 9.575.

2026 state championship results

At St. Johnsbury Academy (Saturday, Feb. 21)

Team scores: 1. St. Johnsbury 145.875; 2. Essex 140.100; 3. Brattleboro 134.975; 4. Champlain Valley 134.050; 5. Harwood 126.675; 6. Burr and Burton 103.900; 7. Middlebury 101.025.

All-around: 1. Lydia Ruggles, SJ 37.85; 2. Lauren Chute, Bratt 37.375; 3. Hannah Wood, SJ 37.20; 4. Kinley Remick, SJ 35.90; 5. Anna Colby, MMU 34.90; 6. Kate Quintin, E 34.875; 7. Peyton Thompson, SJ 34.275; 8. Malia Ignjatovic, SJ 34.225.

Vault: 1. Hannah Wood, SJ 9.575; 2. Lydia Ruggles, SJ 9.40; 3. Lauren Chute, Bratt 9.30; 4. Kinley Remick, SJ 8.725; 5. Anna Colby, MMU 8.70; 6. Kate Quintin, E 8.625 T7. Alice Leonard, E; MacKenna Parisi, E 8.60.

Bars: 1. Lydia Ruggles, SJ 9.50; 2. Lauren Chute, Bratt 9.25; 3. Hannah Wood, SJ, 9.20; 4. Kinley Remick, SJ 8.95; 5. Kate Quintin, E 8.65; 6. Ashley Gokey, E 8.225; 7. Alice Leonard, E 8.15; Elizabeth Bennett, E 7.80.

Beam: 1. Lauren Chute, Bratt 9.525; 2. Riley Hammond, E 9.45; 3. Anna Colby, MMU 9.35; T4. Malia Ignjatovic, SJ; Chloe Crowder, CVU 9.10; 6. Lydia Ruggles, SJ 9.05; 7. Emma Bennett, E 9.025; 8. Hannah Wood, SJ 9.0.

Floor: 1. Lydia Ruggles, SJ 9.90; 2. Peyton Thompson, SJ 9.475; 3. Hannah Wood, SJ 9.425; 4. Anna Wulff, Har 9.350; T5. Lauren Chute, Bratt; Kinley Remick, SJ; Anna Colby, MMU; Leah Fortin, CVU 9.30.

Contact Judith Altneu at JAltneu@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter: @Judith_Altneu.

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What to know, prize money, road closures for 2026 Vermont City Marathon & Relay

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May 20, 2026

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What to know, prize money, road closures for 2026 Vermont City Marathon & Relay

The state’s biggest sporting event returns later this weekend.

The M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay is slated for its 35th Memorial Day weekend, and 36th edition overall, in Burlington. Over 4,600 racers, from marathoners, relay teams and handcyclists, will navigate through the streets of the Queen City on Sunday, May 24.

The race starts and finishes at Waterfront Park. This USATF-certified and sanctioned course connects two 13.1-mile loops in Burlington’s south and north ends the runners do twice to complete a full marathon.

Here’s what you need to know ahead of this year’s marathon weekend:

When and where is the Vermont City Marathon?

► Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026

► Time: 7 a.m.

► Starting and finish lines: Waterfront Park

► Race organizer: RunVermont Inc.

► Race sponsor: M&T Bank

► Past results from the VCM: BurlingtonFreePress.com.

Vermont City Marathon’s Memorial Day Weekend schedule

► Friday, May 22 (1-7 p.m.): Sports & Fitness Expo at DoubleTree by Hilton, 870 Williston Road, South Burlington

► Friday, May 22 (6 p.m.): RunVermont Hall of Fame induction ceremony at DoubleTree by Hilton, 870 Williston Road, South Burlington.

► Saturday, May 23 (8:30 a.m.): RunVermont Vermont City Two Mile & Mini Marathon at Waterfront Park.

► Saturday, May 23 (9-6 p.m.): Sports & Fitness Expo at DoubleTree by Hilton, 870 Williston Road, South Burlington.

► Sunday, May 24 (7:15 a.m.): Marathon, relay start.

Course map for the Vermont City Marathon

RunVermont designed a two-loop, 13.1-mile course. The map:

Road closures for the Vermont City Marathon

How many are registered for the Vermont City Marathon?

► As of May 19, there are roughly 2,000 runners signed up for the marathon; another 8 participants for the handcycle competition.

► There approximately 3,000 relay teams (2-person and 3-5 person squads).

Where marathoners are from

► Of the registered runners, 71.5% hail from outside Vermont.

Cash prizes for Vermont City Marathon winners

The cash prizes for this year’s Vermont City Marathon:

► Open women’s division: First place ($2,400), second place ($1,300), third place ($800).

► Open men’s division: First place ($2,400), second place ($1,300), third place ($800)

► Non-binary division: First place ($2,400).

► Handcycle winners: women ($700), men ($700).

► Pushrim wheelchair winners: women ($700), men ($700).

► Masters division winners: women ($700), men ($700).

► *Top Vermonters: women ($700), men ($700).

*Must have been a legal resident of Vermont since at least May 26, 2025.

Event records for Vermont City Marathon

► Men: 2:17:03, Michael Kobotov, 2001.

► Women: 2:33:40, Maegan Krifchin, 2023.

Contact Alex Abrami at aabrami@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @aabrami5.

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Stephen Kiernan Author Talk: Pollock’s Last Lover

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May 19, 2026

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The Pierson Library and The Flying Pig Bookstore invite you to an author talk with Vermont writer Stephen P. Kiernan, celebrating his new novel, Pollock’s Last Lover: A Novel of Art and Deception.

Set in New York City across the 1950s and early 2000s, the novel follows two women whose lives intersect through the legacy of painter Jackson Pollock. When a woman claims to possess his final painting, worth millions, a young auction house associate is tasked with verifying its authenticity, uncovering deeper questions of ambition, power, and artistic legacy. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Pierson Library

Free

07:00 PM – 08:00 PM on Wed, 27 May 2026

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VT Lottery Powerball, Gimme 5 results for May 18, 2026

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1 day ago

May 19, 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 18, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from May 18 drawing

04-13-34-61-65, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Gimme 5 numbers from May 18 drawing

03-11-18-25-26

Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 18 drawing

Day: 2-6-7

Evening: 1-3-6

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 18 drawing

Day: 5-1-1-2

Evening: 1-0-2-9

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Megabucks Plus numbers from May 18 drawing

02-06-13-14-23, Megaball: 03

Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 18 drawing

01-05-20-29-34, Bonus: 02

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.

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