Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produce

Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artistsResearch shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitatLifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills

Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates

Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangementsA tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parksA study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time

The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schoolsA museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts, including statues, vases, and coins

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• ·The space agency announced plans to build a research station on the moon by 2036
• ·A new airport terminal is under construction to handle more passengers
• ·Researchers at a university found that listening to classical music can improve focus and productivity in students during study sessions.
• ·A library hosted a genealogy workshop to help residents trace their family history
• ·Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next season
• ·Research finds that board games improve communication skills in families
• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its holiday sales to a local children’s hospital
• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions
• ·Researchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves concentration in elementary school students
• ·Study shows that daily meditation reduces symptoms of chronic stress by 30 percent
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 70 homes and a local community center
• ·Researchers found that hiking in mountainous areas improves cardiovascular health