Local parks added new recreational facilities for children and families

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

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• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reduction
• ·A tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter
• ·A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A museum offered free admission to students on weekends
• ·The university invited a renowned expert to give a lecture on technology innovation
• ·A farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to expand with two new teams
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings