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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• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local homeless shelter
• ·Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposure
• ·Engineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new habitat for endangered animals
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new sports equipment
• ·Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities
• ·Magazine features profile of celebrity chef opening restaurant in small town
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 42% in adults
• ·A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novel
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A national park added new hiking trails to attract more outdoor enthusiasts
• ·A wildlife conservation group started a campaign to protect endangered sea turtles
• ·A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll