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Bradford restaurant fined $290K for labor violations, retaliation
BRADFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - A Bradford restaurant faces upwards of $290,000 in fines and damages following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor into wage and labor violations. Authorities say the Colatina Exit restaurant unlawfully included managers in its tip pool and also failed to pay workers time-and-a-half for...
Man arrested on multiple warrants after Bradford domestic incident
BRADFORD — Troopers with the Vermont State Police – St. Johnsbury Barracks arrested a transient man early Thursday morning on multiple warrants following a domestic assault report. Authorities received a call about an altercation between two parties around 2:59 a.m. near the intersection of US-5 and VT-25. Upon...
I-91 southbound construction could be a boon for local businesses
FAIRLEE, Vt. — As of Wednesday morning, starting at Exit 16, Interstate 91 will be closed to southbound traffic due toongoing construction work. Motor vehicles can get back on the interstate in Fairlee at Exit 15. Businesses like Chapman’s General in Fairlee on Main Street expect to see many...
Interstate 91 in Bradford closed for ledge stabilization, detour in place
BRADFORD, Vt. — Interstate 91 South in Bradford is now fully closed as crews begin work on ledge stabilization. The closure began on Wednesday morning, according to the Vermont Agency of Transportation. I-91 South from Exit 16 in Bradford to Exit 15 in Fairlee is currently closed. A detour...
Caution urged for burn piles amid dry and windy weather
With much anticipated springtime weather also comes an elevated outdoor fire risk. Dry air and gusty winds can create the perfect combination for disaster. Fire officials want you to take precaution when it comes to burn piles. April, May, and June are typically known as brush fire season in the...
Senate’s version of budget would reduce motel program room capacity by a third
The move is lawmakers’ latest attempt to scale back the expanded, pandemic-era version of the motel program. Read the story on VTDigger here: Senate’s version of budget would reduce motel program room capacity by a third.
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