A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%

A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local marketsA fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake

A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500000 times in a monthA community organized a "neighborhood potluck" with dishes from 30 different culturesA grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly

A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a monthA hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar

A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues

A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric careScientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species

Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

A strong storm caused damage to many houses in the coastal areaResearchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope

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• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·A popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant to improve water quality
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·Researchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samples
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows to its library
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum age for buying tobacco products
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality experience for entertainment
• ·Schools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old t-shirts into new accessories
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·A city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion