A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking

Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happinessPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farmsAstronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state competitionStudy finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills

Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidentsResearchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels

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• ·Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matinees
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·Scientists developed a new AI algorithm that can generate realistic images from text descriptions in less than a second
• ·A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture
• ·Research finds that regular family game nights reduce screen time for kids by 40 percent
• ·A team of archaeologists found ancient coins and tools at a construction site in the city center
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participants
• ·Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bonding
• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state
• ·A museum hosted a pottery workshop for adults
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A national park closed a trail for maintenance
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current models
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtown
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items