The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues

Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artistsA hospital opened a new pediatric wing with private rooms for patients and their families

Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of AustraliaThe government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings

A streaming service added a collection of classic animated films from the 1980s and 1990sFirefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours

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• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for students
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understanding
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after 12 days of firefighting
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight entertainment systems
• ·A charity launched a program to teach senior citizens how to use smartphones and video calls
• ·Scientists discover ancient shipwreck with well-preserved artifacts in Mediterranean Sea
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research on renewable energy
• ·A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·City organizes parade to celebrate national holiday with local bands
• ·Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new baseball stadium for local teams
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food