Associated Press: Two unusually wet years have finally ended the lengthiest period on record of low Great Lakes water levels ? a blessing for long-suffering cargo shippers and recreational boaters ? although scientists said Tuesday it's uncertain whether the recovery is temporary or heralds a trend.
Four of the giant lakes ? Superior, Huron, Michigan and Erie ? were above their average monthly levels in November, while Lake Ontario was slightly below. In September, all five were simultaneously above average for...