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 new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens
• ·Film festival announces lineup including works from 25 countries
• ·The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessible
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve for hiking and camping
• ·A major retailer announced free shipping on all online orders regardless of purchase amount
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five years
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruins
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·A charity raised 1 million dollars for children’s education projects
• ·A research team discovered a new species of animal in a remote rainforest, which is believed to be endangered due to deforestation.
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides
• ·A clothing brand donated a portion of its sales to environmental charities