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 charity started a program to provide free meals to elderly people
• ·A small business owner expanded their product line to include eco-friendly cleaning supplies
• ·Furniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a popular public park
• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·A small business owner expanded their store to include a gift shop section with local products
• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.9 hours to 1.35 hours
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A new report showed electric vehicle numbers on the road doubled over two years
• ·A museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a recent archaeological dig
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves