A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website

Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional riderResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity

Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juicesAnimal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption feesNewspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area

Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby starRunning club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids

Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedarGovernment invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide

Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leaderAutomotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors

Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adultsFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

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• ·Animal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter services
• ·A library started offering storytime for seniors where volunteers read aloud to elderly community members
• ·A tech startup raised $20 million to develop renewable energy tech
• ·Researchers found that drinking a cup of warm milk before bed can improve sleep quality in adults
• ·Research shows that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·Marine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging young children and the elderly to get vaccinated
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for arthritis to reduce pain
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·A charity organization sent food and supplies to communities affected by a flood