The government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A group of students organized a protest to demand action on climate change and more sustainable policies in schools.
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·A farm began selling honey from its own beehives to local stores and farmers markets
• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·A famous athlete announced his retirement from professional sports
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults
• ·A team of scientists published a study on the effects of climate change on glaciers
• ·A professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare lung condition using a new laser therapy
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old t-shirts into new accessories
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selections
• ·The national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe