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Looking Back on Sept. 2

100 years ago: 1919 The ladies of Idyl Wilde Association assisted by the members of the Effie Preble Class of the Court Street Baptist Church will entertain the ladies from the Home for Aged Woman in Auburn, Thursday, if fair, if not, Friday. Dinner will be served at noon. 50 years ago: 1969 Helicopters landed […]

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Little ‘red bugs’ leave lasting itch

DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife does a lot of container gardening. I am continually being bitten by chiggers. I have been using an over-the-counter anti-itch cream that helps soothe the bites, but it doesn’t eliminate the symptoms. Is there anything to prevent the infestation or end the long-term itching? — J.F.K. ANSWER: Never having lived […]