Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter

Study reveals that family meals reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolersResearch finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young children

Car 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 shelter

Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminantsA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-roundA fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies

A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their dataA community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage

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• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves leadership skills in teens
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·The government invested $200 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer miles for customers who book flights in advance
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this year
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·A school started a garden club where students grow vegetables to sell at the farmers market
• ·A large hotel chain opened a new resort in a coastal town
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packaging
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new park in a residential area
• ·The national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states
• ·A charity organization provided food aid to communities in need
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month
• ·The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currents