A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms

Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescopeCross 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 customersPolice department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidents

Art gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artists

Research indicates that regular stretching reduces muscle sorenessThe mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its propertiesA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to animal sheltersA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes

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• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depression
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·A new documentary about climate change won an award at an international film festival
• ·A major music festival revealed its lineup including award-winning artists from around the world
• ·A local café started offering catering services for events
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a library and gym
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driver in real time
• ·A global food safety organization issued guidelines to reduce food waste in restaurants and homes
• ·A study found that owning a pet improves mental health in seniors
• ·A charity collected toys for hospital kids
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author events to encourage reading in communities