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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• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A fire department hosted a smoke alarm installation day where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes
• ·Researchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect the gut microbiome of young children
• ·A rugby team won the national cup after a 30-15 victory in the final match
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find stable housing and jobs
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·A study found that eating a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet.
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products online through a new website
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 50000 homes
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health, reducing pesticide use by 20%
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early