A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking

Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happinessPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farmsAstronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state competitionStudy finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills

Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidentsResearchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels

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• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·Local police organized a neighborhood safety patrol with volunteer residents
• ·A large tech company announced it will invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years to achieve carbon neutrality.
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·Fitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin
• ·A local café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·Astronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet
• ·Football league announces changes to playoff format for next season
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers in the service industry
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $130 million
• ·Dance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and ballet
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle old electronics into valuable metals
• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources