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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• ·An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035
• ·Students attended a workshop on environmental conservation
• ·A local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition
• ·A popular social media platform updated its privacy settings to give users more control over their data
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolers
• ·Doctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 250 bicycles at 20 stations
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·The national hockey team won a crucial match against their rivals
• ·A community garden hosted a kids’ gardening day where children learned how to plant and care for vegetables
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered marine species
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families in a community service project
• ·A musician collaborated with another artist on a song that became a hit on radio stations
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homes