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Those who live in cold climates know how tough it is to find a fruit tree that will withstand bitter temps, but we found an ...

After a cloudy and mild start this morning, we’ll see temperatures climbing into the 70s this afternoon—mild for early May. Expect clouds to linger through much of the day, though we could sneak in a ...