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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• ·The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities
• ·The school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·A government health agency launched a campaign to encourage annual flu vaccinations for all age groups
• ·Students attended a workshop on environmental conservation
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·Cross country team wins state championship with record breaking time
• ·A local bookstore hosted a series of author talks for book lovers
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent music
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of a historical event
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costs
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea before bed can help people sleep longer and better
• ·A farm began selling its products directly to restaurants which increased its profits by 25%
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease