A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·The government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans
• ·A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline cars by 2035
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for its takeout orders to reduce waste
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea daily may help lower LDL cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease
• ·A bookstore launched an online ordering system with same day delivery for local customers
• ·Scientists found a way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat
• ·A bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming local elections
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic church
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress