A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

Research shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental healthPlant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer monthsBloggers attend conference to learn about social media trendsMathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equations

Soccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffsStudy reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent

Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in needA grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars

A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social mediaA hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests

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• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen every day to protect their skin from UV rays
• ·Soccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets improves mental health in seniors
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·Theater group performs children’s play at community centers for free
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuries
• ·A tech company updated its software to fix bugs and improve performance
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes
• ·A famous singer performed a benefit concert to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·A farmers market started a program to help small farmers sell their products
• ·Researchers published a study showing that dark chocolate may improve heart health
• ·A local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films
• ·A major electronics brand released a new wireless headphone model with 48 hours of battery life