A farmers market hosted a holiday market

Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college studentsChocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season

Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stationsTV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriterResearch shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults

Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardensLifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool

Digital marketing conference attracts bloggers and content creators from across the country

Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decadesFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

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• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra academic support
• ·The government passed a new law banning single-use plastics in public spaces, with enforcement starting next month.
• ·A strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·A new coffee shop opened downtown offering specialty drinks made with locally sourced beans
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilities
• ·A local library added 500 new e-books to its digital collection
• ·Doctors created a new treatment for eczema that reduces itching and inflammation
• ·Heavy snowfall disrupted air travel and road traffic in northern parts of the country.
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolers
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A tech company announced a new partnership with a car manufacturer
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of a seasonal respiratory illness
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits to make healthy lunches more convenient
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 36 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·International organizations are sending medical teams to regions hit by a recent earthquake