The fire department held a free smoke detector installation event for low-income families

Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance piecesResearch indicates that sunlight exposure improves mood in people with seasonal affective disorder

Camera store offers photography classes for beginners and advanced usersWildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured fox and releases it back into wildLocal newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 years

Scientists develop rapid test for detecting foodborne illnesses in 30 minutesFitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides

Study finds that journaling about positive experiences boosts happiness levels

Chocolate shop creates artisanal truffles with flavors like matcha and sea saltA fashion store started offering "custom fitting" services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectly

A library started offering "book delivery services" to homebound seniors and people with disabilitiesA farm invested in a new greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round and supply local markets in the winter

A fire department conducted a training exercise with other local emergency services to prepare for natural disastersA software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators

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• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·Pet groomer introduces new organic grooming products for dogs and cats
• ·A smartphone company released a new accessory for its phones
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·A new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression
• ·A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait times
• ·A government program helped homeowners install solar panels on their roofs
• ·The stock market climbed 1.8% following the release of strong employment data
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to nationals
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·A local market started a program to help small farmers sell their products online
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws