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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• ·A school started a debate club where students compete against other schools
• ·A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about environmental issues
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A school district announced it will provide free mental health counseling for students
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art program
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Park rangers offer guided bird watching tours at dawn during migration season
• ·A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animals
• ·A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·A local newspaper started a daily digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest