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Joke's on the Northeast With April Fools' Snow

BOSTON -- A no-joke April Fools' snowstorm descended upon parts of the Northeast early Friday, a cruel prank on a region that was finally enjoying a reprieve from its long, white winter. The spring snowstorm was expected to last through Friday morning -- April Fools' Day -- dropping up to 10 inches of snow in some areas...

April Could Shower Some of US With More Snow

Late-season snow has been fairly common from the western mountains to parts of the East Coast this year, and a persistent weather pattern of cooler-than-average temperatures and an active storm track means that more of the same is likely in the coming weeks. In other words, it might be April snow -- not showers -- that...

Swollen Rivers Spread Flood Risks Across US -- Even in Drought Areas

Numerous rivers in the Plains, Midwest, Deep South and Northeast are at risk for flooding through the remainder of the week, even in areas suffering from drought and where little rain has fallen recently. The flooding in the Deep South might seem surprising since the region is experiencing a widespread, intense drought....

Swollen Waterways Worry Officials on East Coast

TRENTON, N.J. - Hundreds of flood-weary East Coast residents were returning home Saturday, as rain-swollen rivers and other waterways were slowly receding to normal levels. But officials say it might be a few more days before some people - especially those in hard-hit areas of northern New Jersey - will be able to get...

Late-Winter Snow, Flooding Wallop New England, NY

MONTPELIER, Vt. -- A fierce storm late in a snow-heavy winter blanketed northern New England and upstate New York with up to 30 inches of snow Monday, while western Connecticut was deluged with so much rain that parts of homes and cars floated down a swollen river. In northern Vermont, drifting and blowing snow caused...

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U.S. Acid Rain Regulations: Did They Work?

What's more, they didn't seem to get in the way of the country's longest economic expansion.

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05/31/12 Travel Nursing Jobs Leader, Aureus Medical, Highlights... Source: PRWeb Omaha, NE (PRWEB) May 31, 2012 Aureus Medical Group (web: aureusmedical.com), a nationwide leader in healthcare staffing, announces three of the hot destinations for those working in the field of travel nursing .
05/31/12 Tastykake maker buys New England bakery Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Atlanta GA Flowers Foods Inc. of Thomasville, which makes Nature's Own bread, Tastykake treats and other baked goods, said Thursday that it has agreed to buy Lepage Bakeries Inc. for $370 million in cash and stock, expanding its presence in New England and New York. Lepage's lineup of regional brands include Country Kitchen and Barowsky's, along with a broader variety of breads, buns and rolls.
05/31/12 Economists See Slow To Moderate Growth On Horizon Source: WBUR - 90.9 - Boston MA Forecasters meeting in Boston Thursday morning are predicting slow to moderate economic growth in Massachusetts and the region in the coming months and years.
05/31/12 More Information on Our Food Blogger Network Source: Hidden Boston A few weeks ago, we added a food blogger network to the Boston's Hidden Restaurants site, with links to a number of bloggers in the Boston area and beyond.
05/31/12 Food Truck Stops: May 31 Source: Best Bites Blog Happy last day of May, food truck followers!

Background on New England

New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

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