Local farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer access

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersPolice department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exerciseElectronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsA city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training

An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in EuropeA study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce back pain

The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with limited providersA bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous fantasy author drawing over 800 fans

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• ·A new highway project is expected to create thousands of jobs
• ·A tech startup raised $230 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.3 billion
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animals
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the city
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·A new study indicated that exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illness
• ·Researchers found that spending time in green spaces improves mental health
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where high school students tutor elementary school students
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is cheaper than gasoline
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·Scientists at a research institute developed a new method to remove microplastics from drinking water
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy
• ·A pharmaceutical company began clinical trials for a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease