A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking

Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happinessPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farmsAstronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope

Cross 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 customers

Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidentsResearchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels

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• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people
• ·A city opened a new homeless shelter that can accommodate 200 people providing food and medical care
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jeans
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A library hosted a workshop on how to write and publish a book
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop
• ·A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center
• ·The local fire department held a training session for residents on how to use fire extinguishers
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown area
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national playoffs
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelter
• ·A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trails