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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• ·Study shows that audiobooks help struggling readers
• ·Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap tickets
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 29% over the past two years
• ·A bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·A small business owner expanded their online presence by launching a YouTube channel to showcase their products
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones
• ·The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and affordable housing
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniques
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·Film festival announces lineup including works from 25 countries
• ·A team of marine biologists studied the impact of plastic waste on sea turtle nesting sites
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers