Researchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxiety

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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• ·A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a week
• ·A bookstore chain expanded its online services to offer digital book rentals
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat chronic pain without addictive medications
• ·A café hosted a trivia night with prizes for the winning team
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s sewage system
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with few providers
• ·Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat