Uncommon May nor'easter brings rain and snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend
BOSTON — An unusual May nor'easter was pulling away from New England on Friday after soaking the region and setting some record cold temperatures.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island received the most rain, getting at least several inches. The coastal town of Kingston, Massachusetts, received 7.13 inches (18.1 centimeters) of rain in a 24-hour period ending early Friday, the National Weather Service said.
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