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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• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·Candle company donates to reforestation projects
• ·The stock market experienced a sharp decline after a key economic report showed slower-than-expected growth.
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practices
• ·A research team developed a new test for a common disease that is faster and more accurate than existing tests.
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 50% more efficient than current models.
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases birds of prey back into wild
• ·A supermarket chain reduced food waste by donating unsold items to food banks
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade
• ·The city council voted to add more public restrooms in downtown parks and plazas