The government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists 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 ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project
• ·A bakery started making custom cookies for corporate events and parties
• ·A new study indicated that keeping pets can improve the mental health of the elderly
• ·A large bookstore opened a new branch with a coffee shop inside
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities.
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser for a children's hospital
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from remote coastal trail
• ·The government announced plans to repair old roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of diabetes using blood samples
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 500 pounds of trash from a local lake over the weekend
• ·The national postal service announced it will increase delivery speeds for first-class mail, with most items arriving within two days.
• ·A city hosted a literary festival with readings and workshops from award-winning authors