Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus

The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scamsA major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups

Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intakeThe community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic painA new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates

The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areasA popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year

Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones

The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendanceA fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it before it spread to homes

A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive gamesA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashionA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

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• ·A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·Local police launched a program to educate teens about the dangers of drunk driving
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·Pet groomer uses hypoallergenic products for pets with sensitive skin
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup campaign to remove trash from a local river and restore its ecosystem.
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7.5 tons of trash
• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods
• ·International aid organizations sent 8000 medical kits to a country struggling with a public health crisis
• ·A research study showed that spending time in nature can reduce anxiety
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two towns
• ·Toy company releases new range of educational games for kids
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Doctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet