A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms

Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescopeCross 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 customersPolice department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidents

Art gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artists

Research indicates that regular stretching reduces muscle sorenessThe mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its propertiesA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to animal sheltersA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes

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• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve children’s self esteem
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay
• ·The local museum hosted a night at the museum event with special tours and activities
• ·A charity organization delivered 1,000 meals to elderly residents during a winter storm
• ·The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight
• ·A national park started a program to clean up litter from hiking trails
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area with walking trails and a community garden
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach internet safety to children
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps children cope with trauma
• ·Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trash
• ·Tennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal city
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people
• ·A sports team won a national championship and celebrated with a parade