An surge in the local squirrel population is causing headaches, as the rodents bore into homes, munch fruit in gardens and trip power transformers around town.
“They’re getting into people’s insulation, and into their houses. Someone had one crawl up the screen of their front door. They’re everywhere,” said lumberyard owner Chip Lende. “I don’t know how to explain it, but they’re everywhere.”
Main Street storekeeper Dave Canipe resorted to rat traps after a squirrel…
