Editorial: No need to panic
Saugus Advertiser - We all need to take positive steps: spray ourselves with repellent before taking the dog out for a walk; tip over trash barrels and swimming pool covers to get rid of the rain water that has accumulated in them; and have confidence that the town’s

Season s first mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
Williamsport Sun-Gazette - Officials encourage residents to take precautions against mosquitoes such as eliminating standing water from rain gutters, bird baths, swimming pool covers and unused tires. The height of the mosquito season is between Sept. 1 and mid-October

No West Nile virus confirmed in area; mosquito spraying continues
Williamsport Sun-Gazette - Infected birds transmit the disease to mosquitoes. Residents can reduce their chances of being bitten by taking steps to eliminate mosquito breeding locations such as birdbaths, rain gutters, swimming pool covers and other areas of standing water.