A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days

Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winterSurvey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips

Theater group performs original play about local history at community centerBiologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devicesSoftware company releases new app to help users manage personal finances

Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting seasonBasketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game

Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying

Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litterA charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country

Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a diseaseThe city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve

Researchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adultsA local bookstore hosted an author signing event with a best-selling writer

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• ·A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches
• ·A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutique
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·A community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season
• ·Scientists invented a new type of wind turbine that generates more electricity
• ·A famous chef hosted a cooking show on national television
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts as a snack can help with weight management
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·A bakery expanded its gluten-free line to include bread, cookies, and pastries made with alternative flours
• ·Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season
• ·A cyclist won the national championship after a 200-mile race through mountainous terrain
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 20%, according to a 10-year study.
• ·A community held a festival to celebrate cultural diversity with food music and dance from different countries
• ·The government built new schools in growing neighborhoods to reduce overcrowding
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs