A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionPlant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlifeNewsletter gives advice on preparing for winter stormsScientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns

The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shiftsScientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapy

A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand

Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policingResearchers 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 goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesThe local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

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• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel
• ·Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone that can carry packages weighing up to 5 pounds and deliver them in 30 minutes or less
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food competition for its signature sourdough bread
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new community pool
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s sewage system
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in understanding dark matter
• ·Candle company donates portion of sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·A popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction
• ·Book club discusses novel about social justice issues
• ·Electronics brand releases lightweight laptop with 24 hour battery life
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste