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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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06/04/12 Food Truck Stops: June 4 Source: Best Bites Blog Get a tasty start to the week with eats from your favorite food trucks, and remember that June's Truckeroo is happening this Friday!
06/04/12 Help Bs cruise over million mark Source: The Standard-Times - New Bedford MA The Bruins annual "Harbor Cruise" is happening 6-9 p.m. on Wed., July 25, your opportunity to enjoy a nice night out with spectacular views and conversation with former Bruins including some of Rink Rap's favorites.
06/04/12 Trader Joe's in Nashua to open July 16 Source: The Telegraph - Nashua NH The new store, only the second in northern New England, will be 9,850 square feet, much larger than the Tyngsboro location, which is just over the state border south of the Pheasant Lane Mall. The Nashua store, 262 D.W. Highway, will also offer wine in addition to grocery items, the company said.
06/03/12 Ben Cherington 'Bets There's A Big Leaguer' in New... Source: NESN When it comes to discovering young, domestic baseball players, Texas, Florida and California have been perennial hotbeds for talent.
06/02/12 Tonight's forecast: Rain continues Source: NECN - New England Cable News - Boston MA Meteorologist Tim Kelley says rain will continue to fall overnight Saturday, and some areas may see fog.

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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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