A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs

The city hosted an international conference on climate changeA new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books

Local farmers' markets attracted more customers who prefer organic foodThe government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitatsA tech startup launched a new app that helps people manage their daily schedules

Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious diseaseThe local theater group announced its upcoming performance schedule including classic plays

A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region

Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevityBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildingsGolf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools

Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adultsTea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens

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• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD
• ·A bookstore started a program to read to children at local daycares
• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances
• ·A city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to rest
• ·Bakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweeteners
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing community
• ·Doctors successfully performed the first ever organ transplant using 3D-printed tissues
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include free Wi-Fi for all passengers
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support renewable energy projects across the country.
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·Researchers published a study showing that daily walking improves joint health in middle-aged adults
• ·A construction project to renovate a old library began
• ·A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schools
• ·The local fire department hosted a safety workshop for families in the community
• ·The national basketball team won a key playoff game to advance to the semifinals