Cat scratch fever

SWANVILLE, Maine - Police said siblings who fought over shaving the family pet cat last week over fleas have scratched out a deal.

Police launched a search last week using tracking dogs for Nicholas Palmer, 22, after his 18-year-old sister claimed her choked and struck her.
He fled after she called 911 and was located several days later.
State Trooper Luke Cunningham said Palmer is back home, and the trooper said the sister has recanted her story.
Cunningham said the sibling altercation began when Palmer attempted to stop his sister from shaving the family cat to help control fleas and ticks. He said the family has since decided to use insect powder.