The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year

Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skillsA library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for familiesA fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency

A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its businessA community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park

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• ·The stock market rebounded 1.2% after a day of losses driven by positive economic data
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A car accident resulted in minor injuries for the drivers involved
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 1.5 minutes
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently
• ·City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants
• ·Soccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament
• ·A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI software that helps diagnose skin conditions
• ·The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobs
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of berries may slow age related memory decline