A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking

Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happinessPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farmsAstronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state competitionStudy finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills

Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidentsResearchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels

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• ·Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools
• ·Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry that gained 5000 followers
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuary
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries made with alternative flours
• ·Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping season
• ·A construction company renovated an old theater
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.6 hours to 1.25 hours
• ·The postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume
• ·Video game developer announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·A major airline announced a new route to a popular tourist destination
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price