Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers family-friendly matinees with discounted tickets

Research indicates that gratitude practices improve overall well-beingHardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginnersCoast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seas

Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record labelBiologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides

Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep qualityA school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating

A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small townsA hotel started offering "workcation" packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers

A musician collaborated with a local orchestra to record a classical version of their popular songsA construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students

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• ·Bakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweeteners
• ·Local schools started teaching coding classes to elementary school students
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring modern and contemporary works
• ·The government invested $200 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·A bakery started supplying fresh bread to 10 local hotels and restaurants on a daily basis
• ·A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·A new study showed that social isolation is harmful to physical and mental health
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·A new study showed that eating breakfast can help maintain a healthy weight
• ·Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to families
• ·The military deployed troops to help clear roads blocked by snow in mountainous regions
• ·A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing units
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Scientists at a research institute developed a new method to remove microplastics from drinking water
• ·A famous actor donated a large sum of money to a children’s charity
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation