The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues

Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artistsA hospital opened a new pediatric wing with private rooms for patients and their families

Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of AustraliaThe government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings

A streaming service added a collection of classic animated films from the 1980s and 1990sFirefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours

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• ·Astronomers detected a new planet that may have conditions suitable for life
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·Students raised money for a local animal shelter through a charity event
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to improve patient to nurse ratios
• ·A tech company donated software to non-profit organizations
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new hiking trails in a popular park
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released novel
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zone
• ·A space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate change
• ·A construction company began work on a new bridge to replace an aging structure
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A local farmers’ market started online ordering and delivery
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has anti-inflammatory properties
• ·The national space agency launched a new satellite to study atmospheric changes