Local farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer access

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersPolice department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exerciseElectronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsA city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training

An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in EuropeA study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce back pain

The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with limited providersA bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous fantasy author drawing over 800 fans

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• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to serve more patients
• ·A car crash on a highway caused a 5-mile traffic jam during evening rush hour
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·Study shows that adding turmeric to meals reduces inflammation in the body
• ·A local bookstore offered a subscription service for monthly book deliveries
• ·A clothing store launched an online website, allowing customers to shop from anywhere in the country
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Research shows that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance
• ·The national ballet company performed a new show that sold out in days
• ·Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models
• ·Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to families
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling