Study shows that gardening reduces symptoms of depression in older adults

Toy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kidsPark rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants

Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patientsFashion designer collaborates with sustainable textile brand for new collectionStudy finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employees

Firefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heaterCoffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia

Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

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• ·Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 145 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat
• ·The local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelter
• ·Hospital opens new wing dedicated to pediatric care
• ·A construction project to renovate an old movie theater into a performing arts center began
• ·A government program helped homeowners install energy-efficient windows
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race
• ·The national rugby team defeated their rival in a final match to win the regional trophy
• ·Heavy rain caused a river to overflow its banks flooding nearby farmland
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh herbs to a local soup kitchen to support their meal programs
• ·A bank announced it will forgive up to $10000 in student loans for graduates in public service
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 100 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030
• ·Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season