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Los Angeles County has reported its first West Nile virus death of the year, a grim reminder as drought conditions ...

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THE time comes sooner or later” it always coincides with the cook’s night out’when you want to start an early-to-bed evening with a well-prepared meal served in peace and quiet. On such occasions, ...

Jacqueline Berg, of Shelton, who spent most of her life raising five children and working for her husband's advertising ...

“Making do” was the family phrase that got us through the more difficult times. When the leather on the bottom of our shoes wore out, Dad would cut a section from a piece of leather he had squirreled ...

Keep your garden blooming into autumn with these six colourful, low-maintenance plants that add warmth, fragrance and charm ...