New England Dams Strained After Record Rains
Authorities monitor swollen rivers and strained dams across New England after historic rainfall. Evacuations in Amesbury and Haverhill, shellfish beds closed from New Hampshire to Cape Cod, and widespread damage. One death reported. disaster aid sought as communities clean up and rebuild.
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Amesbury
Mass
New Hampshire
Thatcher Kezer
Haverhill
Merrimack River
Newfound River
Bristol
Cape Cod
John Grundstrom
Massachusetts
Mitt Romney
Boston
Whirlpool adds jobs in two Ohio cities after merger
Whirlpool plans to move operations to Ohio with new hires in Clyde and nearby facilities while Benton Harbor gains 400 positions. Officials acknowledge the closure as likely, despite efforts by Herrin officials and regional leaders to reverse the decision. The state sets up an employer database to aid transitions and national lawmakers seek immediate help for displaced workers.
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Benton Harbor
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U.S. Sens
Barack Obama
Dick Durbin
U.S. Department of Labor
Galesburg
Illinois
Obama
Department of Labor
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