A smartphone company released a waterproof model

Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adultsTea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens

Police department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theftDance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 studentsResearch indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression

Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekendsWildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center

Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city

Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutesEngineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin

The government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household incomeA supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily

A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young childrenThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstorm

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• ·Scientists built a new wind farm that can power over 10,000 homes in the area
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musicians
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden cutting boards
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can increase the risk of asthma in children
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in poor countries
• ·The city implemented a new recycling program for electronic waste
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat eczema and other skin conditions
• ·A national park reported record attendance during the summer months due to improved facilities
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers