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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• ·A new study revealed that lifting weights three times a week improves bone density in seniors
• ·A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic plumbing and electrical repairs
• ·Park rangers offer night sky observation events for stargazers
• ·The government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by storms
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their curriculum to prepare students for tech industry jobs
• ·A survey found that 50% of people have experienced cyberbullying at some point in their lives
• ·A grocery store chain started selling pre-made healthy meal kits for busy families
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded
• ·A new study showed teen social media use decreased by 8% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems
• ·A professional soccer team signed a young player from a local youth league
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline
• ·A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languages