A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms

Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescopeCross 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 customersPolice department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidents

Art gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artists

Research indicates that regular stretching reduces muscle sorenessThe mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its propertiesA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to animal sheltersA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes

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• ·Students won a prize for their invention at a science fair
• ·Local schools reported a 95% attendance rate this semester, the highest in five years, due to improved health and wellness programs.
• ·Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin health
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America
• ·A government program provided homeowners with rebates up to $2,000 for installing solar panels
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing units
• ·A best-selling author released a new novel that focuses on mental health awareness
• ·A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutes
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of movie scripts to a film school