The government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·Farmers are switching to organic farming methods to meet consumer demand
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·A musician collaborated with a local orchestra to record a classical version of their popular songs
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to let users share short video clips
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 17% this quarter
• ·A tennis player won their 20th Grand Slam title breaking a long-standing record
• ·A new TV series based on a comic book became a hit with both critics and audiences
• ·Movie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India
• ·A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease