Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter

Study reveals that family meals reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolersResearch finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young children

Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter

Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminantsA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-roundA fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies

A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their dataA community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage

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• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to create a new line of pastries that highlight regional flavors
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in low income families
• ·A study showed that listening to nature sounds can improve sleep quality in people with insomnia
• ·A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A small town hosted its first ever art festival attracting artists from three neighboring states
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·A traditional craft fair was held to promote local artisans and their handmade products
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise from construction sites to nighttime hours
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers