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DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for nine years. Before that I was a stay-at-home mom raising four children. I had an in-home business, and most of the money went to our family’s needs.

DEAR HELOISE: I have a bamboo back scratcher that I use frequently. Another use for it is to flip it over and apply a blob of thick lotion to the curve on the backside. I can easily reach parts of my back that itch this way.

MANCHESTER — The Manchester VA Medical Center is recognizing 86 volunteers this week, April 21-27, in observance of National Volunteer week for the 8,000-plus hours they have contributed toward caring for veterans.

The Manchester Veterans Council is planning the Memorial Day Parade activities. The parade begins at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 27.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a $95.3 billion emergency spending bill that will send military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Pacific partners, capping a dramatic week that culminated with a rare bipartisan outcome.

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