The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglaries

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduatesA professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs

The government introduced new laws to protect workers from unfair labor practicesA bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers

Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersJuice bar adds new menu items made with local seasonal fruits

Animal shelter organizes adoption event to find homes for 50 petsNewspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area

Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar systemRunning club hosts 5k race to raise money for local charity

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• ·Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 10 new locations focusing on community events
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 29% over the past decade
• ·A medical journal study found regular green tea consumption improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can improve brain function in older adults
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific Ocean destroyed over 100 homes and damaged a local hospital
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communities
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows heirloom vegetables for restaurants
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a best selling author of mystery novels
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 20 animals from a zoo that was forced to close due to financial issues
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote eco-tourism in national parks