Floods Strain Northeast as Rivers Rise and Roads Close
Heavy rainfall swamped New York Vermont Connecticut and Massachusetts prompting evacuations in Londonderry and Weston. Rescue teams from several states aided by dam monitoring while dozens sheltered at Cavendish Baptist Church. A Hudson Valley woman died amid flash flooding as Amtrak and air service suspended and towns faced widespread damage and power outages.
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Scientists warn floods will be more common worldwide
Scientists say warming oceans and atmosphere are making extreme rainfall more frequent. Flooding and landslides in India Japan China Turkey and the United States have killed at least 15 people and damaged towns while experts warn that warmer, moister air will intensify future storms.
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University of Miami
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NASA Goddard Institute For Space Studies
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Medina Super Kmart reunion recalls first U.S. Super Kmart opening
Al Costello and Melody Costello met while working at Kmart in the 1990s. Medina’s 1991 soft opening of the first Super Kmart drew authors actors and Martha Stewart with staff recalling 24/7 hours long shifts and multi department duties. The planned demolition and Meijer replacement frame a bittersweet farewell as former employees remember a pivotal store era.
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Melody Costello
Kmart
Medina
Martha Stewart
Willkomm
Nancy
Meijer
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