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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• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areas
• ·The school district launched a new program to teach students about financial responsibility
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hours
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s history during World War II
• ·A fire department helped local businesses create fire evacuation plans
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·A charity organization built a new community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a rare bird
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city that became a popular spot for locals
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane in the coastal areas
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a durable design for outdoor use
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a best selling author of mystery novels