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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• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·A gym offered online fitness classes for people who can’t attend in person
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 25%
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy yoga event, raising $5,000 for care costs
• ·A study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 55% more efficient than current models
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A scientist developed a more efficient solar panel that works in low light
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests
• ·A bakery donated 10% of its profits to a local food bank during the holiday season
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people with home repairs
• ·Volunteers organized a beach cleanup collecting 3 tons of plastic waste
• ·Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and supplies
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers