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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• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a nonprofit
• ·A charity organization distributed hot soup and blankets to homeless people during a cold snap
• ·A study revealed that 70% of people feel lonely at least once a week highlighting a growing social issue
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·A city added more bike repair stations in parks and near bike lanes
• ·A farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·A marathon race attracted 20,000 participants from 50 countries with the winner finishing in 2 hours 10 minutes
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment
• ·The local museum held a children's day event with interactive activities
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation