A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance

A photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserveA hotel renovated its rooms to include more energy-efficient appliances and lighting

A musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelterA construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 50 new bedsA study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety

A small business owner started selling their products in a national retail chainA city hosted a sports tournament that brought teams from 10 different states

A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book local experiences

A community garden partnered with a local restaurant to supply fresh produce for its menuA community garden hosted a workshop on how to grow herbs and use them in cooking

A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry created by local artisansA library started a teen book club that focuses on young adult fiction and graphic novels

A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local stores and marketsA taxi company offered discounted rates for students with a valid school ID

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• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in environmental science starting next fall
• ·A fire at a historic theater was contained by firefighters saving most of its original architecture
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch, single origin coffee beans online
• ·Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar system
• ·Dance company tours small towns with performance inspired by local history
• ·Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customers
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has anti-inflammatory properties
• ·A city added 50 new public benches in downtown parks and along busy sidewalks
• ·A university’s football team won a bowl game for the first time in 15 years
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local stores and markets
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event with local poets
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to accommodate more patients