A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leader
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season
• ·A school district started a summer school program to help students catch up on learning
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free software for students
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases urging pregnant women and seniors to get vaccinated
• ·A historic theater was renovated with new sound systems and seating after a fire
• ·Local businesses reported a 24% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·he government announced new measures to boost local economic growth
• ·The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 support
• ·Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum standard for primary and secondary schools.
• ·Schools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff