A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days

Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matineesPower company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter

Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning tripsTheater group performs original play about local history at community centerBiologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices

Software company releases new app to help users manage personal financesGardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season

Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game

Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studyingCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skillsBakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets

Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidentsArt gallery showcases works by emerging local artists

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• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A community organized a charity run that had 300 participants and raised $12,000 for cancer research
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasive
• ·A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured fox and releases it back into wild
• ·A survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal with more gates began
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app to help riders find accessible vehicles
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs