Vermont
State searches for Vermonters who need help getting on high-speed internet
The state is looking for Vermonters who can’t get on an available high-speed broadband network due to a lack of computer equipment or digital literacy.
The Vermont Community Broadband Board says it’s moving ahead with a $5.3 million federally funded program, the Digital Equity Plan, to help aging, low-income, and other groups in Vermont get online, as the state moves ahead with its buildout of a high-speed broadband network.
“Digital Equity’s role is to ensure that every individual in Vermont has the access, the affordable technology, and the skills to be able to be on the internet and navigating it meaningfully and safely,” said Vermont Community Broadband Board Digital Equity Officer Britaney Watson.
Watson has been meeting with groups around the state to determine where there is a need to supply people with equipment, or offer training, so people know about the resources that are available over the high-speed broadband network that the state has been building out.
The VCBB is holding virtual and in-person meetings, and communicating closely with groups around the state that work with seniors, veterans, low-income Vermonters and other marginalized groups, to try to determine on a house-by-house basis who needs help with the new technologies.
Watson said there has been some confusion with the Trump administration’s actions to slow down or eliminate some federal programs, especially those that target diversity and inclusion.
But she said the money has been delivered, and so the state has begun holding sessions to begin the work.
“The DE program is underway,” she said. “So we’re moving forward until somebody tells us that we can’t, and right now we don’t have anyone telling us that we can’t.”
The funding for the program was included in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, which included $65 billion to help Americans access broadband services.
According to the VCBB, about 95% of the state identifies with one or more of the criteria the federal government used to develop the Digital Equity program, and include low-income, aging or rural households, incarcerated individuals, veterans, people with disabilities, or a language barrier, and ethnic or racial minorities.
She said the board hopes to set up a donation and refurbishment program to help collect outdated equipment, and then update that equipment to distribute to people who need it.
As part of the federal funding, Vermont expects to use about $2 million to refurbish computers, as well as offer training and workforce development.
VCBB Executive Director Christine Hallquist said the state is 94% done with its buildout, but is still hoping to get $228 million from the federal government through the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program, which the Trump administration has also threatened to eliminate.
Vermont’s final push to connect the most rural addresses is very expensive, and so even though well more than half of the money has been used, the last chunk of federal money is needed to connect the final and most expensive addresses.
“Our state and country have made this unprecedented investment in broadband infrastructure,” Hallquist said in a press release. “Now we need to maximize the social impact of that investment and make sure everyone can benefit from the power broadband has to enhance and transform lives.”
Watson said the board expects to continue meeting with Vermonters, and then publish a report in the late summer outlining the needs across the state.
For more information on the plan, or to find out about how you can take part in the information gathering, go to the VCBB website.
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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 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from May 2 drawing
25-37-42-52-65, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 2 drawing
Day: 6-4-6
Evening: 0-7-6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 2 drawing
Day: 6-3-8-5
Evening: 4-4-5-7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Megabucks Plus numbers from May 2 drawing
01-07-10-19-32, Megaball: 05
Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 2 drawing
06-17-31-42-50, 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.
The 2026 Vermont high school spring season has begun. See below for scores, schedules and game details (statistical leaders, game notes) from baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, track and field and Ultimate.
TO REPORT SCORES
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SATURDAY’S H.S. GAMES
Baseball
Games at 11 a.m. unless noted
Champlain Valley at South Burlington 2 p.m.
Harwood at Montpelier, 2 p.m.
Essex at Mount Mansfield
BFA-Fairfax at Milton, 3 p.m.
Mount Abraham at Otter Valley, 3 p.m.
Missisquoi at Spaulding
Richford at Vergennes, 3 p.m.
Hazen at Lamoille, 2 p.m.
Randolph at Lake Region
Peoples at Lyndon, 2:30 p.m.
North Country at Oxbow, 3 p.m.
U-32 at Thetford
Blue Mountain at Caledonia United
Softball
U-32 12, Thetford 5
U: Megan Pittsley (WP, CG, 6H, 5R, 12K, 1BB). Ava Batdorff (2-for-4, 3 RBIs). Addison Coleman (2-for-3, 2B, 3 RBIs). Avery Burke (2B).
T: Chloe Caper (LP, CG, 7H, 7R, 5K, 8BB). Greta Johnson (HR). Brookle Chaffee (2B). Ellea Osgood (2-for-4, 2 RBIs). Austin Powers (2-for-2).
Note: U-32 scored six runs in the top of the seventh inning to seal the win.
Paine Mountain at Craftsbury
Blue Mountain at Danville
St. Johnsbury at Lyndon
Champlain Valley at South Burlington, 2 p.m.
Milton at BFA-Fairfax, 3 p.m.
Randolph at Lake Region
Essex at Mount Mansfield
Harwood at Rice, 2:30 p.m.
North Country at Oxbow, 3 p.m.
Vergennes at Spaulding, 3 p.m.
Mount Abraham at Otter Valley, 4:30 p.m.
Girls lacrosse
Middlebury at U-32, 11 a.m.
Essex at Mount Abraham/Vergennes, 2:30 p.m.
Mount Anthony at St. Johnsbury, 4:30 p.m.
Boys lacrosse
Games at 11 a.m. unless noted
Essex at BFA-St. Albans
Woodstock at Middlebury
Mount Mansfield at Champlain Valley
Rice at South Burlington
Stowe at Harwood, 1 p.m.
Mount Anthony at St. Johnsbury, 4:30 p.m.
Girls tennis
Mount Mansfield at Burlington
South Burlington at Colchester
Champlain Valley at Essex
Boys tennis
Essex at Champlain Valley
North Country at Mount Mansfield
South Burlington at Stowe
Girls Ultimate
Matches at 4 p.m.
St. Johnsbury at Burlington
Burr and Burton at South Burlington
Mount Mansfield at Champlain Valley
Middlebury at Milton
Track and field
Twilight Meet at South Burlington
Windsor Invitational
MONDAY’S H.S. GAMES
Baseball
Games at 4:30 p.m. unless noted
Vergennes at Mount Abraham
Lyndon at Lamoille
Softball
Games at 4:30 p.m. unless noted
Vergennes at Mount Abraham
Lyndon at Lamoille
Colchester at Burr and Burton
Girls lacrosse
Games at 4:30 p.m. unless noted
Mount Mansfield at Mount Abraham/Vergennes
Lamoille at Stowe
Spaulding at St. Johnsbury
Boys lacrosse
Games at 4:30 p.m. unless noted
Harwood at Mount Mansfield
Otter Valley at BFA-Fairfax
Stowe at Lyndon
Colchester at Spaulding
St. Johnsbury at Hartford, 6:30 p.m.
Boys Ultimate
Matches at 4 p.m.
Burlington at Middlebury
Essex at Milton
St. Johnsbury at South Burlington
Montpelier at Champlain Valley
(Subject to change)
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 1, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Vermont Mega Millions numbers from May 1 drawing
16-21-27-41-61, Mega Ball: 24
Check Vermont Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Gimme 5 numbers from May 1 drawing
08-09-15-28-37
Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 1 drawing
Day: 8-0-7
Evening: 5-5-2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 1 drawing
Day: 1-4-3-1
Evening: 6-5-2-0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 1 drawing
17-24-26-28-55, 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.
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