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The nation's weather

AP News 6 days ago

The nation's weather A complex of storms in the eastern portion of the country were forecast to continue providing the most active weather in the country Sunday. The main low pressure system would gradually slide off the Mid-Atlantic Coast and into the ...

Supermarket workers approve Stop & Shop contract

AP News 12 days ago

Workers OK Stop & Shop agreement, boosting wages, maintaining pension, health benefits Supermarket workers at Stop & Shop in southern New England have ratified a contract that ends weeks of difficult negotiations over wages and benefits. Local 328 secretary-treasurer Jim Riley says ...

WEATHER NATIONAL

AP News 19 days ago

The Northeast will remain very active as another storm produces strong wind and widspread snow in New England. More rain will develop in the Southern Plains, while snow is likely in the Southern Rockies. Copyright 2010 AP News

Sap's rising: Sweet money for maple syrup hobby

AP News 19 days ago

Sap's rising: Maple syrup hobbyists head for woods to boil down syrup and make sweet money Eric May wasn't too keen on the taste of real maple syrup when he first moved to Vermont but he tapped some trees anyway, borrowing buckets ...

Health care systems in RI call off proposed merger

AP News 21 days ago

Health care systems in RI withdraw merger application; say process is cumbersome Two major regional health care systems have abandoned their plans to merge, saying the application process was cumbersome and a distraction during the state's tough economic times. Care New England ...

Heavy rains, flooding plague northern New England

AP News 21 days ago

Storm's rain, high winds cause or threaten flooding across northern New England A winter storm is creating huge waves and flooding at high tide along the coast of Maine. Waves turned beachfront streets into rivers early Friday in Saco, where storms have ...

Revolution beat Fire in playoff series opener

AP News 23 days ago

<div id="subtitle">Joseph scores in 75th minute to lift Revolution past Fire 2-1 in playoff series opener</div><div><p>Shalrie Joseph scored in the 75th minute to lift the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Sunday in the opening game ...

Carnival to raise prices as bookings strengthen

AP News 23 days ago

Carnival to raise prices starting March 22 for summer cruising as bookings strengthen Carnival Cruise Lines said Wednesday it will raise prices by about 5 percent for summer bookings, effective March 22, after a strong showing during the busiest time of the ...

Wolffish doesn't need federal protection

AP News 23 days ago

<div id="subtitle">Federal government: Fish known for its ugly mug and protruding teeth doesn't need protection</div><div><p>A deep-water fish that's known as much for its ugly mug as its ability to gobble up whole urchins and crabs in a few swift chomps won't be ...

Forecast: New England economy slow to rebound

AP News 23 days ago

<div id="subtitle">Forecasters predict 'slow and weak recovery' in 6 New England states</div><div><p>The worst of the recession may be over, but a new economic forecast points to a "slow and weak recovery" in the New England states, with job losses likely to continue ...

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