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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• ·Astronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage recycling
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting from next year.
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers
• ·A small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal peppermint bark that became a top seller during the holiday season
• ·The government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste
• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include bamboo toiletries and recycled fiber linens
• ·A charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs
• ·A community garden started a composting program that reduces its waste by 40%
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program