A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 15 injured birds after a severe storm passed through the area
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animal conservation
• ·Animal rescue group transports injured wildlife to rehabilitation center
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year, regardless of family income.
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce
• ·A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio station
• ·Teachers receive new tablets to integrate digital lessons in classrooms
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to four European cities by the end of the quarter
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this year
• ·A major sports equipment brand announced it will use recycled materials in 80% of its products
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery fragments in a rural village in central Europe
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens, offering free online courses.
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced plans to open 50 new locations across the country, creating over 1,000 new jobs.