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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• ·TV show wins best drama award at industry ceremony
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s history
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·A famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novel
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news
• ·A school started a recycling program that reduces its waste by 30% each month
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of old buildings to beautify the city
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand stores
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to improve indoor air quality
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste products
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea can help with digestion
• ·Researchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health
• ·Scientists identified a protein that helps the body fight off viral infections like the flu
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners